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OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Daan Mostert (ranked 1655 p4p, 210 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 1363 p4p, 178 weight class). Adonis Stevenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pieter Daan Mostert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Mostert's ribs.
Mostert walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mostert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mostert. Mostert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson punishes Mostert's body with a nice straight punch.
Mostert rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mostert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mostert backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Mostert controls the action.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mostert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Mostert's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mostert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Mostert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostert lands an uppercut.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mostert struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mostert fails to land.
Mostert misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mostert.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Mostert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mostert blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostert throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson stuns Mostert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Mostert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mostert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mostert is rocked!
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Mostert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mostert has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Montreal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stevenson.
Are you kidding me?! Stevenson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mostert clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1535 p4p, 225 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 3875 p4p, 491 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zsiga Venczel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venczel throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacLeod.
Despite the aggression on MacLeod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Venczel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from MacLeod.
Venczel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venczel thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venczel.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venczel connects with a single shot there.
MacLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Venczel moves out of range.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venczel.
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod stuns Venczel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Venczel swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod cracks a nice hook into Venczel's ribs.
Venczel misses with a takedown
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venczel's knee momentarily.
Venczel tests MacLeod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Venczel - just one landing.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by MacLeod.
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Venczel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Venczel is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
Venczel throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venczel. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacLeod lands an overhand right.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Venczel misses with a combination
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Venczel.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Venczel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from MacLeod as Venczel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Venczel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
Venczel shoots in but no luck this time.
Venczel motions for MacLeod to come forward. Venczel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacLeod! But no joy.
MacLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Venczel.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
Venczel misses with a head kick.
Venczel misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Venczel misses.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Venczel with a series of wild strikes but Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Venczel.
Venczel misses with the combination.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Venczel wants to clinch
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venczel's knee momentarily.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venczel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Venczel throws out a leg kick but MacLeod moves out of range and Venczel only half commits.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
Venczel tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
Venczel throws a low kick, looking for MacLeod's leg but MacLeod calmly moves out of range.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Venczel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Venczel digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Venczel rather than just go for the knockout.
Venczel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacLeod checks a leg kick nicely.
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod avoiding damage.
Venczel stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Venczel's head.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venczel lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel misses with a knee strike.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Venczel gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Venczel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Venczel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venczel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod avoiding damage.
MacLeod stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacLeod letting Venczel take a breather here.
Venczel working aggressively here.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Venczel.
MacLeod tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venczel manages to break the clinch.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venczel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venczel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venczel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Venczel is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Venczel stalling against the cage.
Venczel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
Venczel throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venczel.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venczel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel being controlled against the cage.
Venczel has picked MacLeod up - he's going for a ride! Venczel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel stalling.
Venczel wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
MacLeod trying to control here.
Venczel is looking to advance position but MacLeod won't allow it.
Venczel trying to control the action but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Venczel misses with a head shot. MacLeod uses the momentum to regain guard.
Venczel throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zsiga Venczel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Venczel misses with a looping left.
Venczel tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by MacLeod as he checks the leg kick.
MacLeod feints a counter leg kick.
Venczel has his takedown stuffed
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
MacLeod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venczel throws a leg kick
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacLeod! But no joy.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venczel feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Venczel throws a chopping leg kick but MacLeod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Venczel throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venczel has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Venczel.
Venczel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Venczel improves position.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
Venczel connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Venczel throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Venczel won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Venczel fails to land.
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venczel digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venczel. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Venczel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacLeod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Venczel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Venczel. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Venczel to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Venczel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Venczel is retaining full guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venczel's head.
Venczel looking to control.
MacLeod pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venczel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod not doing much here.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venczel trying to control here.
MacLeod wants to take a breather but Venczel is having none of it.
Venczel trying to control but MacLeod postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Venczel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacLeod on the side of the head.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zsiga Venczel!
Zsiga Venczel took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (ranked 1657 p4p, 175 weight class) and Aldo Barbados (ranked 1779 p4p, 182 weight class). Barbados has chosen What's It All For as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
Barbados shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Barbados's shoulder, as Barbados tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Barbados. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Barbados connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Barbados counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marshall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marshall misses with a right hand
and Barbados counters with a straight right hand.
Barbados throws a shot to the body.
Marshall throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marshall lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Nice jab there from Marshall.
Barbados lands a big head kick that sends Marshall tumbling to the mat! Barbados takes a step backwards and waves Marshall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marshall is rocked!
It looks like Tobias Marshall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Barbados tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Marshall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbados steps in with a hook that catches Marshall right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barbados follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Marshall looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Barbados!
A very excited looking Aldo Barbados rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannes Haades (ranked 855 p4p, 123 weight class) and Seamus Farrelly (ranked 850 p4p, 122 weight class). Haades's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Accept - Head Over Heels. Hannes Haades is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannes Haades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Farrelly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farrelly lands a jab.
Haades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Farrelly lands a head kick. Haades smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Haades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farrelly throws a jab when Haades was well out of range.
Haades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haades throws a right hand that Farrelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrelly also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Haades's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farrelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Haades.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haades takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farrelly throws a looping overhand right but Haades ducks down to avoid it.
Haades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrelly.
Haades clinches up with Farrelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Farrelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrelly misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrelly.
Haades lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrelly throws a head punch that misses.
Haades holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haades.
Haades keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farrelly's efforts to push away.
Haades wants to stall.
Haades struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrelly controls his hands.
Haades blocking some punches.
Farrelly blocks a body shot from Haades.
A nice left hand lands by Haades.
A bit of stalling here from Haades.
Haades tries to work over Farrelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haades's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farrelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haades stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haades is trying to stall.
Haades is trying to maintain a safe position but Farrelly gets an underhook and turns Haades into the cage.
Farrelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Farrelly lands with a right to the head.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrelly can't find room to land a body shot as Haades controls the action.
Farrelly breaks the clinch.
Farrelly misses with a looping left.
Haades lands an overhand right.
Haades thows a leg kick but Farrelly checks it
and Haades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farrelly clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haades working aggressively here.
Haades lands a shoulder strike.
Farrelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haades takes a shot to the head.
Haades tries a body shot but Farrelly blocks it.
Farrelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farrelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haades has him pressed against the cage.
Haades stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrelly.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Haades.
Haades lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haades tries for a takedown but Farrelly manages to get underhooks.
Farrelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haades is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haades tries a body shot but Farrelly blocks it.
A short uppercut from Haades.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farrelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haades misses with a low kick.
Farrelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farrelly misses with a hook
and Haades counters with an outside leg kick.
Haades drops Farrelly with a beautiful combination! Farrelly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haades is looking for the KO!
Farrelly is rocked!
It looks like Seamus Farrelly has been cut.
Haades lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Farrelly - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Haades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannes Haades!
Hannes Haades decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stasius Venom (ranked 1287 p4p, 169 weight class) and David C. Marvin (ranked 1569 p4p, 198 weight class). Marvin has chosen Superman Theme 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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36
176 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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179 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stasius Venom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marvin is out of range.
Venom keeps the fight on the outside.
Venom throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Venom's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marvin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venom takes a step back to recover.
Marvin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Venom 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.
Marvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Venom's head.
Marvin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marvin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin motions for Venom to come forward. Marvin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venom misses with a leg kick
and Marvin counters with an inside leg kick.
Venom throws a head kick but Marvin moves out of range.
Marvin throws a leg kick
and Venom counters with a three punch combo that has Marvin backing up. Marvin nods at Venom to acknowledge the strikes.
Venom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Venom scores with a jab. Marvin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venom.
Marvin throws a body kick that misses.
Marvin shoots in looking for a takedown but Venom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Venom throws a head kick but Marvin moves out of range.
Marvin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Venom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marvin thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin pulls guard effortlessly.
Marvin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marvin keeping full guard, as Venom tries to pass.
Marvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marvin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin trying to control the position.
Marvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marvin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Venom has passed into half guard!
Marvin with the active half guard here but Venom passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Venom stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marvin wants to control but Venom postures up.
Marvin is looking to regain half guard here but Venom keeps moving and retains side control.
Marvin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marvin tries to roll over but Venom keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stasius Venom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marvin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Venom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marvin is out of range.
Marvin looks to clinch
and Venom counters with a nice uppercut.
Marvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stasius Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom tries to keep at a distance but Marvin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Venom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marvin jumps guard but Venom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin effectively controlling the action here.
Venom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venom slowing the pace effectively.
Venom scores with a shot to the side of Marvin's head.
Venom misses with a punch on the inside.
Marvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marvin effectively controlling the action here.
Venom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Marvin.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Marvin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by Marvin misses
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Marvin pushes Venom up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Venom fails to land.
Venom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom tries a body shot but Marvin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Venom.
A head punch on the inside from Venom fails to land.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marvin.
Venom lands with a short shot to the head.
Marvin pulls Venom into guard.
Marvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marvin looking to control but Venom passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin trying to control here.
Marvin controlling the position for now.
Marvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venom is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venom stands up out of the half guard.
Marvin avoids the head kick by Venom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stasius Venom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marvin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marvin throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
Venom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Venom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marvin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Venom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marvin is out of range and Venom settles back down.
Marvin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Venom jabs Marvin right on the nose. Marvin blinks but takes it well.
Marvin throws a head kick that misses
and Venom counters with a left to the body.
Marvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venom as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marvin is rocked!
Venom scores with a head kick. Marvin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marvin out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stasius Venom!
Stasius Venom decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Newton (ranked 868 p4p, 97 weight class) and Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 398 p4p, 40 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Montezuma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mayan Predator. This should be a great matchup!
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36
222 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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30
242 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a combination. Montezuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Montezuma lunges at Newton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newton's hand.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Montezuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newton swings for the body but Montezuma moves out of range.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Montezuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Newton feints a jab promting Montezuma to slip. Newton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montezuma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montezuma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton takes a swing at Montezuma's ribcage but misses.
Montezuma throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Newton digs a good body shot into Montezuma's ribs.
Montezuma tries to move into range but Newton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montezuma circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Newton. Those never looked like landing.
Montezuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Montezuma.
Newton tries to bum rush Montezuma with a series of wild strikes but Montezuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Montezuma throws a lazy body kick
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montezuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newton throws a series of punches but Montezuma avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Montezuma tries a quick counter leg kick but Newton is wise to it.
Montezuma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montezuma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montezuma scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton misses with a left hand
and Montezuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton is rocked!
Montezuma closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Newton out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quetzal Montezuma!
Quetzal Montezuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Ritter (ranked 756 p4p, 73 weight class) and Sami Vatanen (ranked 762 p4p, 74 weight class). Ritter comes into the arena with Another one Bites the dust blaring out of the sound system. Vatanen has chosen Kalmah - Heros to Us as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
278 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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28
282 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatanen. Ritter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Vatanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen lands with a hook. Ritter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ritter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Vatanen keeps moving.
Vatanen pulls Ritter in to control the position.
Ritter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritter is working Vatanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vatanen is adopting a defensive guard.
Ritter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vatanen working a defensive guard but Ritter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ritter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Ritter lands some shots froms side control.
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Vatanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ritter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter lands an elbow.
The cut above Sami Vatanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Vatanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Sami Vatanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur breath?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 880 p4p, 99 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 631 p4p, 60 weight class). Fakiiri has chosen Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzado throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fakiiri wants to clinch up but Alzado keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Alzado.
Fakiiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzado moves away.
Alzado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alzado.
Alzado misses with a wild body shot.
Alzado loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Alzado misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri thumps Alzado with a low kick.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Alzado moves out of range.
A big left from Alzado misses.
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Alzado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Alzado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Alzado.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to stall but Alzado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fakiiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzado.
Fakiiri trying to stall but Alzado improves his position.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Alzado blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Alzado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Alzado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alzado's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A short uppercut from Alzado.
Alzado tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Alzado.
Fakiiri looks winded!
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a knee strike.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Alzado.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado lands a nice uppercut.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alzado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzado blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Alzado.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzado.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzado lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Alzado prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Alzado blocks an uppercut.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alzado lands with a light punch inside.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Alzado lands a right hand.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alzado.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fakiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzado finish him?
Alzado creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fakiiri with a big uppercut! Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Alzado pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fakiiri to the mat! Fakiiri covers up and Alzado unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyle Alzado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyle Alzado waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 40 p4p, 7 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 152 p4p, 23 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tree Knee Dad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Not Falling by Mudvayne. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Venum Tree Knee Dad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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152 lbs
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158 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the body
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon pushes Tree Knee Dad up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon has Tree Knee Dad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tonon misses with the head strike.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonon breaks the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tree Knee Dad's half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tree Knee Dad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad's coaches at MMA Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad defending well.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Tonon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tonon is taking a breather. Tree Knee Dad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad has a hand on Tonon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Tonon.
Tonon lands a big shot there that rocks Tree Knee Dad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tree Knee Dad tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon wants to control but Tree Knee Dad has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tonon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tree Knee Dad keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tonon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tonon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Tonon throws a counter combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonon misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonon avoids the damage to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tonon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well.
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Tonon's shoulder, as Tonon tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonon blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tonon feints and as Tree Knee Dad raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo.
Tonon moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
As Tree Knee Dad backs off Tonon throws a huge counter combo but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it all.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonon throws a counter combo.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tonon throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Tonon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonon lands a nice short elbow.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Tree Knee Dad is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to get back to full guard but Tonon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad taking shots to the head.
Tree Knee Dad taking shots to the head.
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount.
Tree Knee Dad is rocked!
Tonon unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tree Knee Dad wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tonon celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon is the new lightweight champion!
Gary Tonon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.
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