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RISE 7 - Kelly vs Suarez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Changggg (ranked 6264 p4p, 485 weight class) and Dodgy Thrower (ranked 7997 p4p, 526 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changggg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dodgy Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrower throws a head kick that misses.
Changggg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Changggg looks to throw a body kick
and Thrower counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thrower.
Thrower slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Thrower might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thrower has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Changggg blocks a head kick by Thrower.
Thrower fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Changggg as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Changggg as Thrower shoots in.
It looked like Changggg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pedro Changggg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodgy Thrower.
Thrower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Changggg's waist but Changggg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thrower off to one side.
Thrower throws a right and a left that Changggg avoids nicely.
Changggg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Changggg wants to clinch up but Thrower keeps it at a distance.
Thrower is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg just misses with a punch to the body.
Changggg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Changggg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thrower prevents a body shot from Changggg.
Changggg working aggressively here.
Changggg tries a knee to the head but Thrower blocks it.
Changggg pushes off an throws an elbow but Thrower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Changggg pushes Thrower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Changggg crunches a lovely knee into Thrower's ribcage.
Thrower wants to break free but Changggg has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changggg tries to land a knee to the head but Thrower blocks with his arms.
Changggg taking a breather.
Thrower is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thrower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Changggg misses with a knee to the head.
Thrower breaks the clinch.
Thrower misses with a takedown attempt
and Changggg counters with a head kick.
Changggg misses with a straight left.
Thrower unleashes a big counter combination but Changggg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thrower is looking to clinch but Changggg is avoiding it.
Thrower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Changggg to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrower swats away the attempt to clinch by Changggg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changggg is looking to clinch.
Changggg misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrower 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 Changggg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Changggg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Changggg throws a head kick but Thrower moves out of range.
Thrower closes the distance and clinches.
Changggg is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrower gets an underhook and turns Changggg into the cage.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Changggg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Changggg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Changggg misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changggg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thrower thuds his right hand into Changggg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrower misses with a body kick.
Changggg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thrower closes the distance and clinches up with Changggg, looking for a takedown. Thrower pushes Changggg against the cage but Changggg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thrower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Changggg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Changggg counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check.
Changggg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Changggg wants it to stay on the feet.
Pedro Changggg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodgy Thrower.
Changggg lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changggg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thrower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Changggg swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrower.
Changggg appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower slips a jab from Changggg.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Changggg but Changggg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Changggg clinches up against the cage.
Thrower blocks a body shot from Changggg.
Changggg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Changggg misses with a knee to the head.
Changggg scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Changggg has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg missing with knees to the body.
Changggg lands a nice elbow.
Thrower avoiding damage as Changggg throws knees to the body.
Thrower is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Thrower's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Thrower 's eye.
Changggg has a couple of punches blocked by Thrower.
Changggg tries to stall but Thrower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Changggg misses with the head strike.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thrower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changggg slows down the pace here.
Thrower has had enough of the clinch but Changggg keeps him there for the moment.
Changggg lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dodgy Thrower has been cut.
Changggg lands a nice knee to the body.
Pedro Changggg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thrower tries to break free but Changggg pushes him back against the cage.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Changggg is controlling him.
Changggg tries a body shot but Thrower blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Changggg as the two fighters clinch.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrower dodges an elbow strike from Changggg.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Changggg obliges.
Changggg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Changggg effectively controlling the action here.
Thrower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Changggg has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Changggg.
Changggg throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Changggg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changggg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dodgy Thrower's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thrower has Changggg up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrower can't break the clinch.
Changggg stalling in the clinch but Thrower improves position.
Changggg trying to control the position but instead, Thrower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Changggg into the cage.
Changggg looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Changggg obliges.
Thrower wants to get back to striking at distance but Changggg won't allow it.
Thrower is trying to push Changggg away but Changggg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrower gets an underhook and turns Changggg into the cage.
Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Changggg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Changggg tries a body shot but Thrower blocks it.
Changggg can't find room to land a body shot as Thrower controls the action.
Changggg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thrower has had enough of the clinch but Changggg keeps him there for the moment.
Thrower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Changggg has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Changggg tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg misses with a body punch.
Thrower blocks the elbow strike.
Changggg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thrower blocks it with crossed arms.
Changggg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thrower's defenses.
Thrower is trying to push Changggg away but Changggg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Changggg misses with a punch to the body.
Changggg is trying to stall.
Changggg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thrower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower wants to get back to striking at distance but Changggg won't allow it.
Thrower blocks an elbow strike from Changggg.
Changggg throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrower.
Changggg misses with a knee strike.
Changggg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thrower is trying to break free.
Changggg is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrower gets an underhook and turns Changggg into the cage.
Thrower takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thrower is trying to break free.
Thrower is trying to push Changggg away but Changggg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Changggg is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changggg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thrower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thrower working hard to break the clinch.
Changggg has Thrower pressed against the cage, preventing Thrower from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Changggg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thrower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrower is trying to break free.
Changggg has Thrower pressed against the cage, preventing Thrower from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Changggg is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Changggg tries to stall but Thrower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dodgy Thrower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Changggg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Changggg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Changggg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Changggg, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changggg!
The defeated Dodgy Thrower had this to say: 'man better fam'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rapist (ranked 7370 p4p, 504 weight class) and AJ Daniels (ranked 7456 p4p, 506 weight class). Kevin Rapist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Kevin Rapist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels wants to clinch but Rapist slips to the side
enabling Rapist to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapist misses with a body shot.
Rapist blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Rapist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rapist looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Rapist works the jab nicely.
Daniels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rapist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniels wants to clinch but Rapist slips to the side
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapist clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Rapist is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rapist after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rapist scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Still in the clinch, Rapist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapist lands a shoulder strike.
Rapist pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rapist is working Daniels over against the cage.
Rapist scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapist.
Rapist lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rapist as the two fighters clinch.
Rapist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short right from Rapist.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels tries to clinch up
letting Rapist counter with a right hand.
Rapist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Rapist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Daniels.
Rapist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rapist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniels misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rapist lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rapist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapist works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Rapist.
Daniels misses with a takedown
and Rapist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapist dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
Rapist stops a takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels looks winded!
Rapist lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapist.
Daniels letting Rapist take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rapist scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 short uppercut from Rapist.
Rapist lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Rapist.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch but Rapist keeps him there for the moment.
Rapist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rapist lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapist.
A body shot lands from Rapist.
Good body shot from Rapist.
Rapist prevents the takedown attempt.
Rapist lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Rapist.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rapist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rapist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
AJ Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Rapist.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daniels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rapist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daniels is in Rapist's guard.
Rapist keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Rapist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rapist, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rapist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Rapist.
Daniels misses with a takedown
and Rapist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rapist closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Rapist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rapist digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Rapist lands a shot to the body.
Rapist lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Rapist won't allow it.
Rapist is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rapist prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kevin Rapist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Daniels.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Rapist - that landed with a thud.
Rapist lands a left hand.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Rapist as the two fighters clinch.
Rapist leaning against his opponent.
Rapist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
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 short body shot lands from Rapist as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rapist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Rapist.
Rapist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist scores with a hook to the body.
Rapist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.
Rapist pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapist is working Daniels over against the cage.
Rapist lands with a right to the head.
Rapist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short uppercut from Rapist.
Rapist is working Daniels over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapist.
Rapist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rapist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapist has him pressed against the cage.
Rapist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapist avoids it.
Rapist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Rapist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Rapist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
Rapist is working Daniels over against the cage.
Rapist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rapist.
A short uppercut from Rapist.
Daniels goes for a takedown attempt but Rapist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rapist looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Rapist with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rapist dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rapist stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rapist has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Rapist.
Rapist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Rapist manages to get underhooks.
Rapist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapist lands with a left to the head.
Rapist is stalling here.
Rapist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels wants a takedown.
Kevin Rapist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Daniels.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapist has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Rapist.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rapist lands a shoulder strike.
Rapist scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapist.
Rapist lands with a left to the head.
Rapist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Rapist lands with a left to the head.
Rapist digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Rapist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Rapist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rapist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Rapist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Rapist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapist lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Rapist - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapist.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Rapist catches Daniels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Rapist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daniels back to the cage. Rapist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rapist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rapist.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rapist prevents it.
Rapist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Rapist lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Rapist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Rapist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Rapist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Rapist.
Rapist is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rapist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapist.
A short left from Rapist.
Rapist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Rapist finds it's way through Daniels's defenses.
Rapist lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniels off the cage and back into range.
Rapist instigates a clinch.
Rapist scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapist.
Rapist lands an uppercut.
Rapist lands a nice uppercut.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Rapist has double underhooks.
Rapist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapist lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels jumps guard but Rapist stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
AJ Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rapist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rapist, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rapist!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meatball Destroyer (ranked 5068 p4p, 536 weight class) and Armend Berisha (ranked 5307 p4p, 551 weight class). Meatball Destroyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armend Berisha's chin.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meatball Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armend Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Berisha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berisha misses the jab.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
Destroyer jabs Berisha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berisha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berisha's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Berisha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Destroyer digs a good body shot into Berisha's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Berisha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
Meatball Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Berisha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Destroyer. Those never looked like landing.
Berisha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berisha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Berisha misses with an uppercut.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berisha manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Berisha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berisha slips under a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Berisha slips the punch.
Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Berisha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berisha slips a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer backing away here, and Berisha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Berisha is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Destroyer throws a jab when Berisha was well out of range.
Berisha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destroyer checks it well.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Berisha defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berisha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha slips a jab from Destroyer.
Berisha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer sets himself, and Berisha steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
No joy there for Destroyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berisha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berisha.
Destroyer looks for the body kick but Berisha saw that one coming.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berisha manages to avoid it.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer misses the jab.
Berisha throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Berisha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destroyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer tries to land a front kick but Berisha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Berisha's head.
Destroyer lands a nice hook to Berisha's body. Berisha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Berisha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berisha throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Berisha moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a left hand
and Berisha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer throws a leg kick
and Berisha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meatball Destroyer dominated that round.
That's time! Destroyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer misses with a looping right.
Berisha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berisha can do to turn this around?
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Destroyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berisha is able to avoid easily.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer misses with a straight right.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Berisha avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berisha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berisha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berisha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Berisha closes the distance and clinches up with Destroyer, looking for a takedown. Berisha pushes Destroyer against the cage but Destroyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meatball Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Berisha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destroyer as he avoids it easily.
Destroyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Destroyer swings for the body but Berisha moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Berisha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Berisha avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer misses with a body punch
and Berisha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Berisha.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Berisha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berisha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meatball Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armend Berisha.
Destroyer jabs Berisha right on the nose. Berisha blinks but takes it well.
Destroyer swings for the body but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Berisha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destroyer cracks Berisha with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berisha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha has his takedown stuffed
and Destroyer counters with a straight right hand.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berisha with the counter takedown but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer looks to land a left hand but Berisha moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer misses with a combination
and Berisha counters with a nice uppercut.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
A lazy left from Destroyer finds it's target.
Destroyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Berisha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Destroyer has got the better of the exchanges.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut.
Berisha tries for a takedown but Destroyer circles away easily
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berisha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Berisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Berisha darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Berisha into the cage.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berisha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meatball Destroyer dominated that second 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!
Destroyer misses with a hook.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berisha was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Berisha feints the counter takedown.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berisha was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Berisha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Destroyer lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berisha goes for a double leg but Destroyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Destroyer continues to drive forward.
A punch lands to the side of Berisha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer misses with a hook. Berisha ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Berisha.
Destroyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer throws a hook but Berisha blocks it.
Destroyer lands with a right hand.
Berisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Berisha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berisha.
Meatball Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armend Berisha.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer looks to land a combination but Berisha avoids it well.
Berisha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armend Berisha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berisha. Berisha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Berisha is rocked!
Destroyer closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Berisha out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meatball Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gervais (ranked 5569 p4p, 565 weight class) and qq qq (ranked 25105 p4p, 731 weight class). qq qq is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Gervais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, qq qq!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
qq throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gervais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like qq qq has been cut.
qq misses with a body punch
and Gervais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
qq throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gervais counters with a big right hand! Oh qq is in trouble here! Gervais follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Gervais!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Shields (ranked 4355 p4p, 411 weight class) and Barrios Messi (ranked 4751 p4p, 435 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfred Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barrios Messi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Messi misses with an uppercut
and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.
Messi is trying to break free.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Messi prevents it.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrios Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Messi misses.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Messi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shields drops his hands momentarily and Messi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Messi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Messi swings widly with a right hand
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shields definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
It looked like Shields was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Messi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Shields throws a head kick but Messi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi lands a nice looking body shot.
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Shields prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Shields keeps him there for the moment.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi working hard to break the clinch.
Messi throws a head punch that misses.
Messi is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields successfully pulls guard.
Messi content to stall in guard here.
Messi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Messi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shields is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messi smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a looping left.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a big counter combination but Messi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields ducks right into an uppercut from Messi.
Messi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Messi misses with the combination.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Messi saw that one coming.
Shields rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Shields misses with a few strikes there.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrios Messi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Messi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Messi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields misses with the combination.
Messi misses with a wild combination.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Messi throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields shoots and misses
and Messi counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt.
Messi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Messi.
Shields moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Messi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barrios Messi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Messi lands with a nice combination. Shields backs away looking to recover.
Shields misses the body punch
and Messi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrios Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alfred Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Messi is out of range and Shields settles back down.
Messi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shields rather than just go for the knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Shields misses with a body shot
letting Messi counter with a right hand.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shields to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Messi kicks Shields off and gets to his feet.
Messi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messi throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Messi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shields counters with a three punch combo that has Messi backing up. Messi nods at Shields to acknowledge the strikes.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Shields wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shields tries to clinch up
and Messi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
Shields swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Messi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shields lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrios Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Messi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields throws a combination that misses
and Messi counters with a stiff right hand.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a big counter combination but Messi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields misses with a combination
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
Messi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Messi connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Messi is trying to break free.
Messi is trying to force a seperation but Shields has the dominant position.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Messi tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messi's brow.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Messi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shields won't allow it.
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi throws a right hand that misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Messi won't be happy with that.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shields.
Alfred Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messi is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields grinds an elbow into Messi's temple.
An elbow from Shields crashes against the mat.
Shields is working Messi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Messi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi prevents Shields from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shields gets to mount! Messi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Messi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Shields moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Messi has worked his arm free - good work by Messi!
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Messi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi defending against the ground and pound.
Messi is trying to control Shields's posture but Shields avoids it.
Messi is pushing Shields's head away, looking to escape. Shields manages to hold on to the position though.
Messi wants to control but Shields postures up.
Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Messi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Messi.
Alfred Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrios Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Messi in side control, throwing shots but Shields defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barrios Messi.
I've got Messi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrios Messi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Comeau (ranked 4351 p4p, 490 weight class) and Pedro Changgg (ranked 6263 p4p, 588 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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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, Melvin Comeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changgg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changgg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Comeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Changgg tries to clinch up.
Changgg throws a leg kick
and Comeau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Changgg! Comeau lets Changgg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Pedro Changgg has been cut.
Comeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Comeau fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Changgg square on the jaw! Damn, Changgg is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Comeau!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Kelly (ranked 2361 p4p, 259 weight class) and Angelo Suarez (ranked 2963 p4p, 299 weight class). Randy Kelly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
And Suarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Suarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez wants the takedown. Kelly is fighting it off but Suarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kelly's guard against the cage.
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez 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.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Suarez has his hands clasped together but Kelly extends and breaks Suarez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kelly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Kelly!
A pretty intense looking Randy Kelly took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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