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Thursday Fight Night V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Poland National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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172 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Khan tries to clinch there but Saurkraut circles away.
Saurkraut throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saurkraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Saurkraut circles away.
Saurkraut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saurkraut off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saurkraut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Saurkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saurkraut avoids the head kick by Khan.
Saurkraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Saurkraut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan is trying to stand.
Saurkraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saurkraut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Saurkraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saurkraut gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Saurkraut avoids the head kick by Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan lands a high kick!
It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Saurkraut misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Saurkraut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
Saurkraut drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut trying to control the position here.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saurkraut pulls Khan in to control the position.
Saurkraut thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saurkraut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saurkraut looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Saurkraut is trying to keep Khan in close.
Saurkraut is really struggling to control Khan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saurkraut shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saurkraut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saurkraut lands a nice short elbow.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saurkraut throws out the jab.
Saurkraut moves into the clinch.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks it.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saurkraut has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks with his arms.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saurkraut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saurkraut's face.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks with his arms.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saurkraut has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saurkraut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saurkraut biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saurkraut scores with punches and elbows.
Saurkraut loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Khan hold on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saurkraut punishes Khan with strikes from the back mount.
Saurkraut loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Khan hold on?
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!
Khan trying to control the hands but Saurkraut breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan clinches but Saurkraut breaks the clinch
and Saurkraut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khan keeping full guard, as Saurkraut tries to pass.
Saurkraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan wants to clinch up but Saurkraut keeps it at a distance.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Saurkraut tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saurkraut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khan was covering up waiting for the punch and Saurkraut finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khan is trying to keep Saurkraut in close.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saurkraut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saurkraut is working hard here to advance position.
Khan avoids the attempt from Saurkraut to control.
Khan trying to control but Saurkraut is having none of it.
Khan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saurkraut kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saurkraut wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan prevents Saurkraut from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Saurkraut is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan wants to control the pace but Saurkraut is squirming around nicely.
Saurkraut is working to get back to half guard.
Khan avoids the attempt from Saurkraut to control.
Khan controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saurkraut is looking to improve his position but Khan isn't that keen on the idea.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saurkraut is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saurkraut to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saurkraut scoring with some ground and pound.
Saurkraut stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Saurkraut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Saurkraut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saurkraut is pushing down on Khan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khan is fighting to maintain full guard but Saurkraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Olaf Saurkraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
Khan is trying to stand.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saurkraut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saurkraut is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khan is trying to get back to full guard.
Saurkraut is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saurkraut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saurkraut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khan defends it well.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Saurkraut is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saurkraut winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saurkraut lands strikes from half guard.
Saurkraut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan pushes Saurkraut off looking to stand but Saurkraut dives back in and keeps control.
Saurkraut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saurkraut throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
Saurkraut wants to take a breather but Khan is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saurkraut lands a nice short elbow.
Saurkraut winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saurkraut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khan wants to improve his position but Saurkraut is controlling well.
Khan trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to improve his position but Saurkraut is controlling well.
Saurkraut lands strikes from half guard.
Saurkraut working Khan over with strikes.
Saurkraut controlling the action here.
Saurkraut stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Amir Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saurkraut trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saurkraut is working away from the top position though.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saurkraut pulls his head out easily.
Khan trying to hold on to Saurkraut's head to control him but Saurkraut postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saurkraut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saurkraut perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saurkraut working over Khan with some ground and pound. Khan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saurkraut scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saurkraut is controlling the pace.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saurkraut scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Saurkraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saurkraut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Saurkraut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Walker's choice of entrance music: Fight Night. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
168 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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21
175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shooter McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker tests McGavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGavin is looking to clinch.
McGavin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
McGavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
McGavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGavin has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
McGavin is trying to stall.
Walker tries to circle away but McGavin has him pinned against the cage.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGavin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walker tries to break free but McGavin pushes him back against the cage.
McGavin keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walker tries to break free but McGavin pushes him back against the cage.
Walker tries to break free but McGavin pushes him back against the cage.
Walker wants to break free but McGavin has control.
McGavin looking to slow down the pace here.
McGavin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
McGavin tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually McGavin drops back down to his feet.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGavin has him pressed against the cage.
McGavin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGavin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGavin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
McGavin is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGavin has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
McGavin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGavin instigates a clinch.
McGavin stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
McGavin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
A knee to the head by McGavin.
McGavin lands a good knee to the midsection. Walker won't want to take too many of those.
Walker jumps into guard, dragging McGavin to the mat.
McGavin won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Walker looks gassed!
McGavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGavin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walker dives on top into guard.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGavin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker works over McGavin with some ground and pound from guard.
McGavin keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to McGavin's brow.
McGavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGavin defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
McGavin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGavin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGavin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shooter McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a hook to the side of McGavin's head but McGavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by McGavin.
Walker wants to clinch.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Walker throws the left hand but McGavin avoids the punch easily.
Walker scores with a jab.
McGavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by McGavin.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGavin staying out of range there.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
McGavin moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by McGavin.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker misses with a leg kick
and McGavin moves into the clinch.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
Walker tries to circle away but McGavin has him pinned against the cage.
McGavin working Walker over with knees to the body.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but McGavin keeps him there for the moment.
McGavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGavin tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker tries to clinch there but McGavin circles away.
McGavin tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
McGavin tries to clinch up.
McGavin tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGavin.
Walker cracks McGavin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
McGavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
McGavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
McGavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
McGavin throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker misses with a straight left.
McGavin staying out of range there.
McGavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
McGavin slips under a jab.
Walker is breathing heavily.
McGavin pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
McGavin keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGavin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin is trying to stall.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGavin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walker wants to break free but McGavin has control.
McGavin keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.
McGavin trying to land knees to the body.
McGavin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
McGavin moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGavin's hands.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker swinging wildly here.
McGavin is looking to clinch.
Walker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGavin moves into the clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
McGavin tries to clinch up.
Walker throws a jab when McGavin was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGavin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by McGavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker which made him look bad.
McGavin moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker tries to clinch
and McGavin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGavin.
Walker tries to circle away but McGavin has him pinned against the cage.
McGavin trying to land knees to the body.
McGavin tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
Walker tries to circle away but McGavin has him pinned against the cage.
Walker wants to break free but McGavin has control.
McGavin looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGavin ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker misses with a low kick as McGavin jumps back.
McGavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGavin tries to clinch but Walker moves away
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. McGavin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shooter McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGavin.
Walker cracks McGavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker cracks McGavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGavin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but McGavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGavin clinches with his opponent.
McGavin landing knees to the body.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
McGavin looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker jumps guard but McGavin stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch.
McGavin slips a straight right by Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGavin.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wandy Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
McGavin moves out of range of the strikes.
McGavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a leg kick but McGavin checks it.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walker as McGavin tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker has McGavin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGavin tumbling to the mat - Walker dives into McGavin's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walker misses with a looping left.
McGavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
McGavin tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGavin's sensitive parts.
McGavin tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
McGavin ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
McGavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
McGavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker tries to clinch up but McGavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGavin moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
McGavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Walker misses.
McGavin slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker cracks the inside of McGavin's front leg.
McGavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by McGavin.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Walker misses with the combination.
McGavin is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
McGavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
McGavin moves into the clinch.
McGavin slowing the pace effectively.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but McGavin has the dominant position.
McGavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shooter McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but McGavin keeps him there for the moment.
McGavin wants a takedown but no success here.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker misses the jab.
Wandy Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGavin staying out of range there.
McGavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGavin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker is looking to get back to is feet but McGavin passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin has hold of Walker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Walker seems comfortable defending it but McGavin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Walker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Walker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McGavin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shooter McGavin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew WK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WK comes to the cage accompanied by I Want Your Face- Andrew WK. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew WK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz throws a leg kick but WK sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muntz looks to land a combination but WK avoids it well.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muntz misses with a hook. WK ducked under it nicely.
WK dodges the punch combination from Muntz.
Muntz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muntz takes a swing at WK's ribcage but misses.
WK throws an overhand right that lands on Muntz's shoulder, as Muntz tries to avoid the shot.
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muntz slaps away a takedown attempt from WK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from WK finds it's way through Muntz's defenses.
WK will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muntz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
WK fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muntz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
WK lands a nice looking body shot.
Muntz tries to bum rush WK with a series of wild strikes but WK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
WK lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muntz looks gassed!
WK slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and WK counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
WK fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muntz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
WK lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Muntz.
Muntz drops his hands momentarily and WK takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
WK shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muntz's guard.
WK thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muntz wants to sweep but no luck.
WK lands a couple of digs.
WK trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
WK has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
WK is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muntz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muntz has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WK looking to control.
WK pulls Muntz in close to prevent any damage.
WK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
WK tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muntz is looking to stand up but WK won't let him.
WK is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WK has momentary wrist control but Muntz slips an elbow through the middle.
Muntz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
WK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muntz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muntz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
WK is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muntz landing some decent shots from guard.
Muntz is in close to WK's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muntz throwing strikes but missing.
Muntz working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muntz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muntz with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz pushing down on WK's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed WK's head.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed WK's head.
Muntz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
WK is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muntz pulls his head out easily.
Muntz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muntz breaks from WK's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muntz with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muntz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muntz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Muntz prevents WK from getting the reversal.
Muntz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. WK looks a forlorn figure.
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 Andrew WK will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for WK. That snapped Muntz's head back.
Muntz slaps away a takedown attempt from WK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and WK counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
WK scores with a hook to the body. Muntz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
WK shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muntz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
WK works a leg free and moves into half guard.
WK missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
WK is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
WK is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WK is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Muntz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
WK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
WK drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muntz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now WK has Muntz in his guard.
WK avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muntz connects with a couple of short punches.
WK is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muntz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of WK's head.
WK has his foot on Muntz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muntz works his way back into a safe position though.
WK is looking for a triangle but Muntz pushes his legs off easily.
Muntz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of WK's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muntz advances position into side control!
Muntz looks up at the clock and then as WK takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Muntz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Muntz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Muntz scores with a couple of short elbows.
WK is looking for a sweep.
Muntz gets to mount! WK was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
WK tries to reverse the position but Muntz maintains control.
Muntz unloading with bombs!
Muntz working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Muntz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Muntz.
Muntz cracks WK with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Muntz.
WK is desperately trying to improve his position but Muntz has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muntz breaks from WK's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muntz landing shots from mount.
Muntz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. WK can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
WK is in all sorts of trouble here.
Muntz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
WK tries to lock up and control but Muntz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muntz landing strikes from the mount and WK is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can WK hang on?
WK is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Muntz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Muntz works over WK's head and body with a nice combination.
Muntz throws a low kick, looking for WK's leg but WK calmly moves out of range.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
enabling WK to counter with a crisp jab.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling WK to counter with a crisp jab.
WK with a jab.
WK misses with a low kick as Muntz jumps back.
Excellent takedown into side control there by WK.
Muntz is not content to let WK control the position.
WK is trying to get an arm triangle but Muntz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WK trying to control the position but Muntz is working away.
Muntz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muntz drops an elbow to the side of WK's head.
Muntz throwing shots but WK is blocking nicely.
WK actively working from the bottom here.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed WK's head.
Muntz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muntz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Muntz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Muntz prevents WK from getting the reversal.
Muntz lands a heavy elbow.
Muntz breaks from WK's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muntz landing strikes, looking to finish!
WK is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muntz throwing strikes but WK uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz is looking to advance position but WK won't allow it.
WK has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muntz is working away from the top position though.
WK blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muntz.
Muntz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
WK manages to get to full guard.
WK looking to control.
Muntz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muntz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muntz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz connects with a couple of short punches.
Muntz landing some decent shots from guard.
WK escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muntz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
WK is looking for a triangle but Muntz pushes his legs off easily.
WK is trying to keep Muntz in close.
Muntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. WK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Muntz.
I think Muntz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nelson Muntz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Futcar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado comes to the cage accompanied by CKY - Flesh Into Gear. The crowd seem to be enjoying Futcar's choice of entrance music: No Remorse. Ivan Futcar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Mercado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Futcar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mercado misses.
Mercado misses with a body shot.
Mercado missing with a left hand there. Futcar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercado looks to land a left hand but Futcar moved out of range nicely.
Futcar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Futcar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mercado misses with an uppercut. Futcar saw that one coming.
Futcar defending well as Mercado loads up on a big left hand.
Futcar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mercado is looking to clinch but Futcar is avoiding it.
Futcar tries for a takedown but Mercado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercado moves in looking to clinch but Futcar pushes him off.
Mercado misses with a two punch combination.
Mercado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Mercado.
Futcar clinches up against the cage.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Futcar working hard to break the clinch.
Mercado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercado looks to score with a jab to the body but Futcar is just out of range.
Diego Mercado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercado misses with a hook. Futcar ducked under it nicely.
Mercado walks into a left hand.
Futcar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Futcar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Futcar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futcar moves out of range of the strikes.
Futcar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Futcar defending well as Mercado loads up on a big left hand.
Mercado wants to clinch up but Futcar keeps it at a distance.
Mercado throws out a loose jab but Futcar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futcar shoots in for a double leg but Mercado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diego Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Futcar.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercado misses the target.
Mercado misses with a hook. Futcar ducked under it nicely.
Mercado throws a shot from downtown. Futcar moves away and avoids it.
Mercado throws a shot from downtown. Futcar moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Futcar lands.
Mercado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Futcar shoots in but Mercado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mercado moves in looking to clinch but Futcar pushes him off.
Mercado stuffs the takedown attempt from Futcar. Futcar gets slowly back to his feet.
Futcar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Futcar tries to keep at a distance but Mercado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercado stalling in the clinch but Futcar improves position.
Mercado breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futcar misses with a takedown attempt
and Mercado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Mercado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Futcar darts in and clinches Mercado up against the cage.
Futcar breaks the clinch.
Futcar wants to clinch up but Mercado keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Mercado misses.
Futcar throws a head kick but Mercado moves out of range.
Futcar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercado throws out the jab.
Futcar ducks under a wild hook from Mercado.
Mercado misses with a looping left.
Futcar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercado.
A slow jab from Mercado misses its intended target.
Mercado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Futcar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Futcar ducks under a wild hook from Mercado.
Mercado is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Futcar moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Futcar scores with a jab.
Futcar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado throws a jab when Futcar was well out of range.
Futcar stuns Mercado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futcar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mercado was covering up waiting for the punch and Futcar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Futcar trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom.
Futcar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Futcar trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom.
Mercado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Futcar wants to control from the top but Mercado keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Futcar is controlling him.
Futcar trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mercado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Futcar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercado misses the body punch
and Futcar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futcar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Futcar misses with a two punch combination.
Mercado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Futcar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mercado stuffs the takedown.
Futcar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Futcar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Futcar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Futcar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mercado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Futcar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercado.
Futcar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Futcar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Futcar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mercado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mercado is trying to buck Futcar off.
Futcar is looking to take a break and control but Mercado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Futcar tries for a kimura but Mercado is defending well.
Mercado is looking to get back to his feet here but Futcar is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mercado's back.
Mercado breaks Futcar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Futcar looking to control.
Futcar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mercado postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado trying to control the position from guard on top but Futcar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercado stands and steps away. Futcar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Futcar tests Mercado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Futcar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercado throws a jab but it's blocked by Futcar.
Futcar slips a jab from Mercado.
No luck for Futcar with that takedown attempt.
Futcar connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Futcar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercado.
The fighters circling - Mercado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercado lands with a nice combination. Futcar backs away looking to recover.
Futcar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mercado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercado stuffs the takedown attempt from Futcar. Futcar gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Futcar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futcar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercado throws out the jab.
Futcar tries to clinch up.
Mercado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Futcar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Futcar shoots for a takedown but Mercado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Mercado.
It looks like Ivan Futcar has been cut.
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!
Futcar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercado tries to clinch up.
Futcar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Futcar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercado throws the left hand but Futcar avoids the punch easily.
Futcar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercado.
Futcar drives through and clinches with Mercado against the cage.
Mercado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Futcar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercado throws out the jab.
Futcar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Futcar punishes Mercado's body with a nice straight punch.
Futcar tries to work over Mercado's front leg with a kick but Mercado checks it.
Mercado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Futcar fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado wants to clinch but Futcar slips to the side
and Futcar counters by moving into the clinch.
Mercado misses with a body punch.
Mercado breaks from the clinch.
Futcar slips a jab from Mercado.
Mercado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Futcar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercado's hands.
Mercado throws a combination that misses
and Futcar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Futcar lands with a good body shot.
Futcar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Futcar somewhat.
Futcar scores with a nice head shot.
Futcar lands a head shot.
Mercado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Futcar tries to avoid it but Mercado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Futcar to the ground. Futcar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Futcar dodges the punch combination from Mercado.
Futcar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercado is able to avoid easily.
Futcar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futcar throws a right hand that Mercado ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercado also avoids with ease.
Futcar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Futcar misses with a takedown attempt - Mercado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Futcar rushes Mercado and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futcar tries to break free but Mercado pushes him back against the cage.
Futcar scores with a knee to the head.
Mercado lands an elbow that stopped Futcar in his tracks for a moment.
Futcar goes for a takedown attempt but Mercado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mercado checks a leg kick.
Mercado misses the jab.
Mercado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Futcar as he avoids it easily.
Mercado throws a body punch but Futcar moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercado throws a jab but it's blocked by Futcar.
Futcar gets a clinch.
Mercado looking to slow down the pace here.
Mercado is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Futcar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Futcar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Futcar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Futcar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mercado misses with a straight right.
Mercado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Futcar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercado throws a hook but Futcar avoids it easily.
Mercado looks to clinch
and Futcar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futcar throws a push kick but Mercado slaps the foot to one side.
Futcar jabs at Mercado's body.
Nice takedown defense from Mercado. No joy for Futcar on that attempt.
Mercado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Futcar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mercado sprawls well initially but Futcar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futcar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mercado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Futcar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mercado!
Futcar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercado is looking to escape.
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futcar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mercado is holding on tight.
Futcar tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.
Mercado can't escape the position.
Futcar wants to control the pace but Mercado is squirming around nicely.
Mercado is desperately trying to improve his position but Futcar has a good base and remains in mount.
Futcar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Futcar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futcar controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Futcar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mercado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mercado and Futcar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mercado tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mercado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercado is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Futcar trying to control but Mercado is having none of it.
Mercado is desperately trying to improve his position but Futcar has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futcar working the ground and pound effectively.
Mercado bucks Futcar off and manages to get back to his feet!
Futcar wants to clinch up but Mercado keeps it at a distance.
Mercado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futcar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercado.
Mercado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivan Futcar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercado misses with a double jab
so Futcar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Futcar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Futcar wants to pass the guard but Mercado is keeping the position.
Mercado keeping moving, preventing Futcar from controlling successfully.
Futcar passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futcar is keen to just control but Mercado is a slippery customer.
Futcar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Futcar.
Mercado looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercado kicks Futcar off and gets back to his feet.
Mercado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Futcar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercado.
Diego Mercado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Futcar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Futcar throws a low kick, looking for Mercado's leg but Mercado calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Futcar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Futcar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Futcar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Smirnov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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210 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Knife!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Knife.
Knife drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knife drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knife jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knife won't allow Smirnov to sweep him here.
Knife trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov kicks Knife off and gets to his feet.
Smirnov slaps away a takedown attempt from Knife, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knife momentarily.
Knife staying out of range there.
Knife takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Knife moves out of range.
Knife shoots in but Smirnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knife fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boris Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Knife.
Nice jab there from Smirnov.
Smirnov cracks Knife with a good jab.
Smirnov scores with a punch to the head.
Smirnov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knife. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knife fails with the takedown.
Knife looks gassed!
Smirnov lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smirnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knife throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smirnov's waist but Smirnov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knife off to one side.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov cracks the inside of Knife's front leg.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Smirnov thuds a left hand into Knife's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knife is defended easily by Smirnov.
Smirnov jabs at Knife's body.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Knife missing with a left hand there. Smirnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smirnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knife.
Smirnov throws a leg kick which misses Knife's front leg but catches the back leg as Knife tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knife's sensitive parts.
Smirnov thuds his right hand into Knife's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knife on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Smirnov punishes Knife's body with a nice straight punch.
Smirnov cracks Knife with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knife is rocked!
Smirnov cracks Knife with a good jab.
Knife is still on wobbly legs! Can Smirnov finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Knife drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smirnov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Knife's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Smirnov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes into the arena with Rolling Stones - Paint It Black blaring out of the sound system. Kennedy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction. This should be a great matchup!
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280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keijo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards blocks a low kick nicely.
Richards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kennedy. Kennedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richards throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like James Kennedy has been cut.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Richards.
Richards scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richards needs to keep his hands up - Kennedy had a free shot at his head there.
Richards lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Richards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Richards checks it.
Richards clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up James Kennedy's cut even more.
Richards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Richards cracks Kennedy with an open hand slap.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
The cut above James Kennedy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Richards connects with a nice looking jab.
Richards lands a head shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Richards! Kennedy is backing up but he can't get away as Richards lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kennedy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keijo Richards!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Veb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Jakobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veb comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley ft Nas - Road to Zion. Jakobs has chosen "Rusty Cage" by Johnny Cash as his entrance music. BJ Veb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Veb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Jakobs!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veb tries to score a body lock takedown but Jakobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jakobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jakobs is pressed up against the cage. Veb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jakobs down to the mat. Jakobs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Veb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jakobs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jakobs.
It looks like BJ Veb has been cut.
Veb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Jakobs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jakobs.
Jakobs throws a looping overhand right but Veb ducks down to avoid it.
Jakobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Veb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Jakobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jakobs throws a hook but Veb avoids it easily.
Veb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jakobs throws out the jab.
Jakobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakobs lands a jab.
Jakobs misses with a hook. Veb ducked under it nicely.
Veb tries to clinch but Jakobs moves out of range.
Jakobs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jakobs misses with a hook. Veb ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Veb tries to clinch but Jakobs moves out of range.
Veb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veb takes one on the button.
Jakobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakobs misses with a looping right.
Jakobs throws a looping overhand right but Veb ducks down to avoid it.
Jakobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jakobs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jakobs lands a slapping body shot.
Veb is breathing heavily.
Jakobs throws an overhand right that lands on Veb's shoulder, as Veb tries to avoid the shot.
Veb ducks under a wild hook from Jakobs.
Jakobs missing with a left hand there. Veb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veb there as he acknowledges the shot.
BJ Veb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakobs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Jakobs catches Veb right on the button with a cross.
Veb is rocked!
BJ Veb's cut is getting worse.
Veb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Veb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jakobs sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Veb's defenses. It connects perfectly with Veb's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dylan Jakobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Esau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korter Poundre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poundre has chosen Did My Time as his entrance music. Jacob Esau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Korter Poundre's chin.
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25
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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194 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Esau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korter Poundre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poundre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esau.
A swing and a miss from Esau.
Poundre tries to bum rush Esau with a series of wild strikes but Esau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Esau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Esau throws a series of punches but Poundre moves out of range.
Poundre checks a low kick from Esau.
Esau throws a front kick aimed at Poundre's knee but Poundre avoids it well.
Esau connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poundre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esau throws a low kick, looking for Poundre's leg but Poundre calmly moves out of range.
Esau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Poundre looks gassed!
A clash of legs there as Poundre blocks the low kick.
Poundre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esau looks to land a combination but Poundre avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esau throws a jab but it's blocked by Poundre.
Poundre moves away from the strike by Esau.
Poundre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poundre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poundre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poundre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Esau's half guard.
Poundre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esau's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esau working a defensive guard here.
Poundre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poundre postures up.
Poundre trying to control the position from guard on top but Esau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poundre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Esau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esau tries to bum rush Poundre with a series of wild strikes but Poundre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacob Esau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esau.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poundre checks a leg kick.
A combination from Poundre does no damage.
Esau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poundre moves away.
Esau closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esau is trying to break the clinch but Poundre has him pressed against the cage.
Esau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Esau working aggressively here.
Esau is pressed up against the cage. Poundre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esau down to the mat. Esau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poundre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Esau misses the target.
Esau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poundre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Esau throws a sloppy body shot
and Poundre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Esau won't be happy with that.
Poundre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esau, who protects the arm well.
Esau struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Poundre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esau wants to control but Poundre postures up.
Poundre lands a few punches from side control.
Poundre tries for a kimura but Esau is defending well.
Esau defending against the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poundre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poundre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Esau trying to keep a closed guard but Poundre is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esau is looking for a triangle but Poundre pushes his legs off easily.
Esau working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Esau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Esau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Esau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Esau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Esau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poundre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Esau's guard now.
Poundre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poundre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Esau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poundre wants to control from the top but Esau keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poundre lands a couple of digs.
Esau keeping full guard, as Poundre tries to pass.
Poundre postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Esau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poundre counters with a single leg into guard. Esau didn't expect that.
Esau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poundre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poundre pushes down on Esau's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poundre in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Esau tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Poundre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korter Poundre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merker Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EJ Tap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap has chosen Pop Lock and Drop It as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
13 - 7 - 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Merker Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, EJ Tap!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merker Junior sprawls well. Merker Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tap gets slowly back to his feet.
Merker Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tap lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Merker Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Merker Junior rushes Tap and presses him up against the cage.
Tap has clasped his hands together around Merker Junior's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tap working the head and body with strikes.
Tap is trying to get an arm triangle but Merker Junior is defending well.
Tap laying and praying for a moment but Merker Junior takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merker Junior is trying to stand up here but Tap is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap with the ground and pound but Merker Junior uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Merker Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Merker Junior is trying to keep Tap in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merker Junior wants to clinch.
Tap closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merker Junior wants to control but Tap postures up.
Merker Junior is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tap asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tap is looking to take a break and control but Merker Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tap has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Merker Junior wants to control but Tap postures up.
Merker Junior managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tap.
Merker Junior is trying to control Tap's posture but Tap avoids it.
Merker Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Merker Junior wants to clinch.
Tap keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Merker Junior!
Merker Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Tap in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Tap.
Merker Junior can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tap cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Merker Junior is trying to stand up.
Tap throws some wild stikes that Merker Junior manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tap.
Merker Junior squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tap landing strikes from the mount.
Tap has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Merker Junior's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merker Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tap looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tap with shots to the head and body - Merker Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
Merker Junior is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Merker Junior wants to control but Tap is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EJ Tap dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tap scores with a takedown into Merker Junior's guard.
Tap trying to control but Merker Junior is working from the bottom.
Merker Junior wants to get back to his feet but Tap is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Merker Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tap landing with the ground and pound.
Merker Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tap's guard.
Tap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merker Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merker Junior controls Tap momentarily but Tap frees himself.
Tap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merker Junior is keeping the position for now.
Merker Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tap.
Tap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merker Junior is keeping the position for now.
Merker Junior keeping moving, preventing Tap from controlling successfully.
Merker Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tap gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tap looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merker Junior has picked Tap up and slammed him! Tap can't keep hold of the triangle and Merker Junior manages to pass to side control!
Tap manages to get back to half guard.
Merker Junior wants to stand but Tap has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tap is trying to get back to full guard.
Tap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merker Junior is taking a breather. Tap 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.
Merker Junior is stalling here. Tap is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merker Junior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tap has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior tries to buck Tap off but Tap is having none of it.
Tap trying to control the action but Merker Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tap lands some shots froms side control.
Merker Junior is trying to control Tap's posture but Tap avoids it.
Merker Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tap off and has taken his back!
Tap tries to escape but Merker Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tap rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merker Junior trying to pass the guard but Tap defending well.
Merker Junior tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Merker Junior prevents Tap from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merker Junior trying to control from half guard but Tap is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EJ Tap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Merker Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merker Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merker Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Tap avoids the damage to the body.
Merker Junior tries a knee to the head but Tap blocks it.
Tap can't get the takedown.
Merker Junior lands an elbow inside.
It looks like EJ Tap has been cut.
Tap has Merker Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Merker Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tap is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merker Junior is keeping busy.
Merker Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Tap is blocking nicely.
Tap manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tap has a closed guard, preventing Merker Junior from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merker Junior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tap closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merker Junior circles away.
Mark Merker Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EJ Tap.
Merker Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merker Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tap.
Tap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merker Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Merker Junior is trying to break the clinch but Tap is controlling him.
Tap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Merker Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Merker Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tap can't get the takedown.
Merker Junior breaks the clinch.
Mark Merker Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merker Junior throws a head kick that half lands.
Merker Junior lands a slapping body shot.
Merker Junior gets a clinch.
Merker Junior lands a nice elbow.
Tap wants a takedown.
Tap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Merker Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Merker Junior wants to stall.
Merker Junior breaks the clinch.
Merker Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merker Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merker Junior tries to clinch up but Tap circles away and keeps his distance.
Tap ducks under a wild hook from Merker Junior.
Tap wants to clinch
and Merker Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tap takes an elbow to the temple.
Tap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Merker Junior connects with a knee to the head.
Tap wants a takedown but no success here.
Merker Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merker Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tap.
Tap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Merker Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Merker Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merker Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tap takes a shot to the head.
Merker Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tap fails to pull guard.
Merker Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tap is defending well for now.
EJ Tap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap managing to block the knees to the body from Merker Junior.
Merker Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tap.
Merker Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Merker Junior landing knees to the head.
Merker Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Merker Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Merker Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Tap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Merker Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merker Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merker Junior is trying to defend but Tap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merker Junior trying to control but Tap postures up.
Tap controlling the action here.
Merker Junior is trying to stand up here but Tap is controlling him well.
Mark Merker Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merker Junior looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merker Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EJ Tap!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between S keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bael Adonael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). keletor comes to the cage accompanied by Spineshank - New Disease. Bael Adonael has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with S keletor's chin.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, S keletor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bael Adonael !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adonael tries a head kick but it misses.
keletor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adonael .
keletor scores with a hook to the body. Adonael takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adonael wants to slow keletor down by chopping away at his legs.
keletor throws a shot from downtown. Adonael moves away and avoids it.
keletor scores with a nice right hand.
keletor throws a big shot that misses.
Adonael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by keletor.
A low kick from keletor misses
and Adonael counters with an outside leg kick.
S keletor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
keletor keeps the fight on the outside.
keletor tries a low kick but Adonael avoids it.
Adonael on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adonael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from keletor.
keletor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adonael was well out of range. Poor timing from keletor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonael on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by keletor as he connects with a hook.
keletor misses with a straight left.
Adonael throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling keletor to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Adonael misses
and keletor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
keletor avoids a kick to the body.
Adonael walks into a straight right hand from keletor.
keletor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adonael makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
keletor keeps the fight on the outside.
keletor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by keletor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
keletor thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as keletor blocks the low kick.
keletor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adonael manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
keletor misses with a hook. Adonael ducked under it nicely.
Adonael is looking to land body kicks.
keletor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adonael was well out of range. Poor timing from keletor.
keletor lands with a nice combination. Adonael backs away looking to recover.
Adonael moves away from the strike by keletor.
Adonael blocks a leg kick.
Adonael throws a front kick aimed at keletor's knee but keletor avoids it well.
Adonael tries to clinch but keletor is having none of it.
keletor throws a lazy right hand but Adonael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
keletor throws the left hand but Adonael avoids the punch easily.
Adonael throws a body kick the misses
and keletor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adonael takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adonael closes the distance looking to clinch
and keletor counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
keletor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adonael .
Crunch! Adonael slams his shin into keletor's torso.
keletor loads up on a big right hand but Adonael slips the punch.
Adonael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adonael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from keletor.
Adonael scores with a nice body kick.
keletor is breathing heavily.
Adonael thows a body kick. keletor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adonael throws a sloppy head kick
and keletor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adonael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Adonael .
Adonael tries to close the distance and clinch up but keletor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adonael scores with a kick to the midsection.
keletor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adonael . Adonael obviously looking to wear him down.
Adonael feints and then cracks keletor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow keletor down.
Adonael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adonael looks for the body kick but keletor saw that one coming.
keletor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adonael fakes the leg kick and cracks keletor in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
keletor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
keletor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
keletor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adonael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bael Adonael dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adonael lands a big head kick that sends keletor tumbling to the mat! Adonael takes a step backwards and waves keletor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like S keletor has been cut.
Adonael looks to land a body kick but keletor moved away.
Adonael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from keletor.
Adonael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by keletor.
Adonael takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
keletor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adonael throws a head kick that misses.
keletor looks to land a right hand but Adonael moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from keletor - that will leave a mark!
Adonael lands a big head kick that sends keletor tumbling to the mat! Adonael takes a step backwards and waves keletor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
keletor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adonael throws a head kick that misses.
Oh keletor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adonael throws a head kick but keletor moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Adonael .
That's one minute gone in the round.
keletor blocks a head kick by Adonael .
Adonael tries a head kick but it misses.
keletor avoids the head kick by Adonael .
Adonael misses with a head kick.
keletor seems to have got his legs back now.
keletor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adonael momentarily.
keletor throws a jab but it's blocked by Adonael .
Adonael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from keletor.
Adonael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from keletor.
The crowd cheers as keletor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adonael doesn't seem phased though.
Adonael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adonael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adonael misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
keletor blocks a head kick by Adonael .
Adonael tries to land a front kick but keletor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bael Adonael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adonael misses with a leg kick.
Bael Adonael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
keletor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adonael misses with an attempted mid kick.
keletor misses with an uppercut.
keletor keeps the fight on the outside.
Adonael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
keletor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adonael manages to avoid it.
Adonael throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adonael throws a head kick that misses.
Adonael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
keletor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adonael .
keletor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adonael misses with a kick to the body
and keletor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adonael scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adonael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
keletor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
keletor blocks a head kick by Adonael .
keletor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adonael can pounce on him.
Adonael lands a nice leg kick that just misses keletor's sensitive parts.
Adonael doesn't manage to clinch there - keletor circles away.
keletor blocks a head kick by Adonael .
keletor avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adonael slips under a jab.
Crunch! Adonael slams his shin into keletor's torso.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adonael !
Adonael misses with a head kick.
Adonael thumps keletor with a low kick.
Adonael plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
keletor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adonael throws a leg kick that is checked
and keletor counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adonael .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
keletor blocks a low kick nicely.
Adonael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with keletor, pushing him back against the cage.
Adonael manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bael Adonael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on S keletor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
keletor throws a leg kick
and Adonael counters with a body kick.
Adonael lands a nice looking body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as keletor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adonael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adonael fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but keletor is out of range.
Adonael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Adonael uses the oldest trick in the book to send keletor tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Adonael is absolutely delighted - when keletor wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bael Adonael !
Bael Adonael is the new heavyweight champion!
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