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C4 Contenders Series 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rohl (ranked 6500 p4p, 6538 weight class) and Jose Moreno (ranked 604 p4p, 608 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Rohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rohl.
Moreno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rohl defends well and Moreno ends up having to push Rohl into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rohl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rohl misses with a head kick.
Moreno throws a fast counter high kick but Rohl manages to duck under it in time.
Rohl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rohl takes one on the button.
Rohl throws a lazy head kick
and Moreno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreno closes the distance and pushes Rohl back into the cage.
Rohl missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rohl takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moreno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Rohl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Moreno is trying to break the clinch but Rohl is controlling him.
Moreno told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rohl working Moreno over with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rohl smiles and moves away.
Rohl moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno has Rohl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rohl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis Rohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Moreno.
Rohl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moreno's efforts to push away.
Rohl missing with knees to the body.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rohl shoots in for a double leg but Moreno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rohl misses with the body kick
letting Moreno counter with a right hand.
Rohl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moreno fails with the takedown.
Moreno throws a one two combo.
Moreno throws a front kick aimed at Rohl's knee but Rohl avoids it well.
Moreno gets tackled into the cage by Rohl. Rohl maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rohl blocks a body shot from Moreno.
Rohl stalls.
Moreno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rohl slows down the pace here.
Moreno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rohl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rohl tries a knee to the head but Moreno blocks it.
Moreno tries to pull guard but Rohl won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rohl walks away with a smile on his face. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rohl has Moreno up against the cage in a clinch.
Rohl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to pull guard but Rohl turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rohl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Rohl taking a breather.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Rohl is struggling to control the position.
Moreno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rohl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moreno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rohl is defending well.
Rohl tries a knee to the head but Moreno blocks it.
Rohl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rohl tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
Rohl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno working hard to break the clinch.
Rohl trying to land knees to the body.
Rohl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moreno jumps guard.
Rohl works over Moreno with some ground and pound from guard.
Rohl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Rohl has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rohl 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.
Moreno has momentary wrist control but Rohl slips an elbow through the middle.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Rohl tries to pass.
Rohl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rohl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rohl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rohl.
Moreno shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreno closes the distance and pushes Rohl back into the cage.
Rohl prevents the takedown attempt.
Rohl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rohl darts in and clinches Moreno up against the cage.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the head but Moreno blocks with his arms.
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Rohl.
Rohl trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno trying to control the position but instead, Rohl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moreno into the cage.
Rohl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreno can do to turn this around?
Rohl tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno tries for a takedown but Rohl manages to get underhooks.
Curtis Rohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Moreno.
Rohl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno letting Rohl take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno blocks an elbow strike.
Moreno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moreno takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rohl throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rohl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moreno's brow.
Rohl trying to land knees to the body.
Rohl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rohl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Moreno manages to break the clinch.
Moreno rushes Rohl and presses him up against the cage.
Rohl missing with knees to the body.
Moreno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rohl after a bit of a struggle.
Rohl misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moreno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rohl avoiding damage.
Rohl throws an elbow but it misses.
Moreno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Rohl.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Rohl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Rohl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Rohl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Moreno is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rohl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rohl just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rohl.
Rohl is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rohl down to the mat. Rohl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Rohl.
Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Rohl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rohl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno is trying to pull guard but Rohl turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moreno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreno tries to pull guard but Rohl holds him up against the cage and eventually Moreno drops back down to his feet.
Rohl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno goes for a takedown attempt but Rohl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rohl throws a head kick but Moreno moves out of range.
Rohl moves into range and clinches up with Moreno.
Rohl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moreno blocks it with crossed arms.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno trying to stall but Rohl improves his position.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rohl.
Rohl throws an elbow but it misses.
Rohl misses with an elbow over the top.
Rohl is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rohl down to the mat. Rohl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jose Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno clinches up with Rohl and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rohl just leaning against Moreno, taking a breather.
Moreno avoiding damage as Rohl throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Moreno to work.
Moreno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rohl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rohl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moreno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rohl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rohl dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Rohl tries to sprawl out of it but Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rohl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jose Moreno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreno blocks the body kick.
Rohl clinches.
Rohl gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rohl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rohl connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.
Rohl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno wants to sweep but Rohl has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rohl working the ground and pound from side control.
Rohl working away.
Moreno is trying to buck Rohl off.
Moreno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohl unloading with bombs!
Moreno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Moreno is rocked!
Rohl tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moreno is still in real trouble! Can Rohl finish him?
Rohl postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Moreno in real trouble here! The ref calls for Moreno to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Rohl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Rudyk (ranked 5720 p4p, 6432 weight class) and Justin Boyington (ranked 557 p4p, 599 weight class). Justin Boyington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Rudyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rudyk.
Boyington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyington tries to clinch there but Rudyk circles away.
Boyington fakes the leg kick and cracks Rudyk in the body.
Boyington connects with a leg kick.
Rudyk misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Rudyk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rudyk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boyington scores with a hook to the body. Rudyk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rudyk avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyington connects with a leg kick.
Rudyk avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Boyington tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudyk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boyington throws a front kick that sends Rudyk stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudyk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Justin Boyington has been cut.
We've been informed that Boyington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boyington scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudyk lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boyington.
Boyington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rudyk throws a series of strikes that have Boyington backpedaling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boyington. That's going to slow Rudyk down.
Boyington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boyington throws an elbow but it misses.
Boyington missing with knees to the body.
Rudyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Rudyk misses.
Boyington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyington throws the kick towards the body but Rudyk avoids it.
Dan Rudyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rudyk moves out of range as Boyington throws a body kick.
Rudyk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boyington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rudyk.
Rudyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rudyk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudyk throws a hook to the side of Boyington's head but Boyington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudyk throws a hook but Boyington blocks it.
Boyington keeps Rudyk at a distance using the push kick.
Rudyk misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyington misses with a head kick.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boyington. Rudyk shrugs it off though.
Rudyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudyk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rudyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyington. Boyington obviously looking to wear him down.
Boyington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyington throws the kick towards the body but Rudyk avoids it.
Rudyk misses with a double jab.
Boyington connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boyington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boyington tries to land a leg kick but Rudyk saw it coming and moves away.
Rudyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudyk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rudyk scores with a sloppy right hand. Boyington should have avoided that one.
Rudyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rudyk to score with a decent uppercut.
Rudyk avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Rudyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyington's head.
Rudyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rudyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rudyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rudyk.
Boyington keeps Rudyk at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyington scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Rudyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyington.
Boyington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rudyk avoids a kick to the body.
Rudyk lands a body shot.
Boyington slips a jab and a cross from Rudyk.
Rudyk swinging wildly here.
Boyington throws a head kick but Rudyk moves out of range.
Rudyk swinging wildly here.
Boyington feints the counter takedown.
Boyington dodges the punch combination from Rudyk.
Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Rudyk moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Rudyk moves out of range easily.
Boyington throws a wild body kick that Rudyk sees coming a mile off.
Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyington tries to clinch there but Rudyk circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Rudyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Boyington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rudyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rudyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyington moves away.
No joy there for Rudyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Boyington.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyington scores with a four punch combination!
Rudyk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boyington lands with a nice body kick.
Boyington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rudyk blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Boyington defending well as Rudyk loads up on a big left hand.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudyk looks to land a combination but Boyington avoids it well.
Rudyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyington shoots for a double leg takedown but Rudyk sprawls well. He's pushed Boyington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rudyk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rudyk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Boyington.
Dan Rudyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudyk.
Boyington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Boyington tries to counter it with a takedown but Rudyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boyington's corner calls for a 1-2. Boyington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rudyk defends it well.
Rudyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyington looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudyk is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rudyk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyington doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Rudyk misses.
Rudyk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudyk misses with the combination.
Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan Rudyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudyk avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Boyington lands with a kick to the temple. Rudyk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Rudyk.
Rudyk tries to bum rush Boyington with a series of wild strikes but Boyington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Boyington misses.
Rudyk throws a big counter combination but Boyington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Boyington doesn't manage to clinch there - Rudyk circles away.
Boyington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boyington throws a body punch but Rudyk moves out of range.
Rudyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyington.
And Boyington tries to counter it with a takedown but Rudyk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boyington scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rudyk throws a right and a left that Boyington avoids nicely.
Rudyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyington circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudyk. Boyington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudyk throws a series of punches but Boyington moves out of range.
Boyington thows a body kick. Rudyk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rudyk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boyington throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Boyington.
Boyington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudyk blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Rudyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyington was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudyk.
Rudyk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rudyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyington.
Rudyk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rudyk.
Boyington just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudyk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boyington is looking to clinch but Rudyk is avoiding it.
Rudyk misses with a wild combination.
Boyington slips a jab and a cross from Rudyk.
Boyington darts in and clinches Rudyk up against the cage.
Rudyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boyington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudyk avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudyk stalling the fight.
Rudyk tries to stall but Boyington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rudyk being controlled against the cage.
Rudyk avoiding damage as Boyington throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyington leaning against his opponent.
Boyington scores with a knee to the head.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudyk avoids the damage to the body.
Boyington lands an elbow that stopped Rudyk in his tracks for a moment.
 Rudyk is rocked!
Boyington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Rudyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyington stalling.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rudyk avoids it.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the head but Rudyk blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Boyington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Boyington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rudyk swinging wildly here.
Rudyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Rudyk misses the jab.
Rudyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyington throws a lazy right hand but Rudyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudyk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boyington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudyk throws a nice looking combination but Boyington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyington keeps Rudyk at a distance using the push kick.
Boyington looks to land a body kick but Rudyk moved away.
Rudyk is looking for a counter combo.
Boyington is looking to land body kicks.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudyk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudyk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyington.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyington.
Boyington lands a head kick. Rudyk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rudyk dips to his left and cracks Boyington with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyington misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rudyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyington feints and then cracks Rudyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rudyk down.
Rudyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyington lands a head kick!
Rudyk misses with a body shot.
Rudyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rudyk throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rudyk as Boyington shoots in.
Rudyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyington. Boyington obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Boyington lands but Rudyk takes it in his stride.
Boyington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rudyk.
Boyington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rudyk blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Rudyk misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyington with the counter takedown but Rudyk avoids it easily.
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!
Boyington instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudyk takes an elbow to the temple.
Boyington misses with a knee to the head.
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rudyk is defending well for now.
Boyington has Rudyk pressed against the cage, preventing Rudyk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rudyk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rudyk takes an elbow to the temple.
Boyington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudyk avoids the damage to the body.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rudyk avoids it.
Rudyk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boyington tries a knee to the head but Rudyk blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudyk blocks the elbow strike.
Boyington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rudyk.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rudyk avoids it.
Rudyk managing to block the knees to the body from Boyington.
Boyington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rudyk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boyington misses with a knee to the head.
Boyington looking to throw knees to the head but Rudyk is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rudyk avoids it.
Rudyk stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rudyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boyington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rudyk.
Boyington tries for a takedown but Rudyk manages to get underhooks.
Rudyk gets underhooks to prevent Boyington's takedown attempt.
Dan Rudyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Boyington.
Rudyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyington connects with a body shot that sends Rudyk's belly button to the back.
Boyington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rudyk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Boyington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyington 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 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Boyington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Barbu (ranked 5597 p4p, 24725 weight class) and Jonathan Morrsion (ranked 551 p4p, 683 weight class). Barbu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mândruţă frumoasă. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan Barbu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Morrsion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbu cracks Morrsion with an open hand slap.
Morrsion swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbu.
Barbu shoots in for a takedown but Morrsion shows good takedown defense.
Barbu connects with a body shot.
Barbu lands with a cross.
Barbu lands a left and a right that sends Morrsion crashing to the canvas! Barbu dives into mount looking to finish!
Morrsion is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbu thowing shots but they're missing.
Morrsion is still in real trouble! Can Barbu finish him?
Barbu throwing strikes here but Morrsion is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barbu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morrsion has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morrsion!
Morrsion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrsion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrsion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrsion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barbu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrsion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrsion seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrsion defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu is trying to control the position but Morrsion postures up.
Barbu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrsion's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morrsion holds on and takes a little breather.
Barbu looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbu won't allow Morrsion to sweep him here.
Morrsion managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbu forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbu trying to pass the guard but Morrsion defending well.
Barbu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Barbu is stalling here. Morrsion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barbu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morrsion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Morrsion happy to just control the position for now.
Barbu tries to buck Morrsion off but Morrsion is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morrsion off and has taken his back!
Barbu avoiding Morrsion 's attempts to control his hands.
Barbu working for the choke.
Barbu looking for the choke from the back.
Morrsion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbu.
Morrsion is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbu avoiding Morrsion 's attempts to control his hands.
Barbu working for a choke but Morrsion is defending well.
Morrsion covering up well under a series of strikes from Barbu.
Morrsion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Barbu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morrsion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morrsion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stefan Barbu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrsion won't allow Barbu to sweep him here.
Barbu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrsion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrsion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrsion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barbu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrsion is aware though and is defending well.
Morrsion trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrsion looking to pass the guard.
Morrsion preventing the sweep.
Morrsion wants to pass the guard but Barbu is keeping the position.
Barbu working for a triangle but Morrsion defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrsion has picked Barbu up and slammed him! Barbu can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrsion manages to pass to side control!
Morrsion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbu is trying to control Morrsion's posture but Morrsion avoids it.
Barbu is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrsion controls the position.
We've been informed that Morrsion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morrsion connects with a decent elbow.
Barbu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morrsion wants to pass the guard but Barbu is defending well.
Barbu trying to hold on to Morrsion's head to control him but Morrsion postures up.
Morrsion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barbu is not content to let Morrsion control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbu wants to improve his position but Morrsion is controlling well.
Barbu won't allow Morrsion to pass to mount.
Barbu looking for subs from the bottom but Morrsion mounts him!
Barbu is working to get back to half guard.
Barbu tries to improve his position but instead Morrsion has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbu wants to control his opponent's hands but Morrsion gets his hands free.
Morrsion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barbu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrsion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barbu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Morrsion 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!
Barbu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrsion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morrsion lands in his opponent's guard.
Morrsion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morrsion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morrsion trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrsion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrsion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrsion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu looking to control.
Morrsion trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrsion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morrsion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrsion wants to control but Barbu is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbu is trying to improve his position.
Morrsion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbu, who protects the arm well.
Barbu is not content to let Morrsion control the position.
Morrsion is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrsion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barbu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Barbu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barbu is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrsion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbu is trying to control Morrsion's posture but Morrsion avoids it.
Barbu tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrsion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barbu is looking for a sweep.
Morrsion is looking to take a break and control but Barbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrsion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrsion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Morrsion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrsion 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Morrsion!
A relieved looking Jonathan Morrsion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 5521 p4p, 6470 weight class) and Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 527 p4p, 588 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankenfuere scores with a head kick. Ironfeld tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bankenfuere can't do much from the bottom here.
Bankenfuere is trying to get back to half guard.
Ironfeld lands a nice forearm strike.
Bankenfuere taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankenfuere tries to bench press Ironfeld off him but Ironfeld keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bankenfuere can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ironfeld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bankenfuere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ironfeld but great work by Bankenfuere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bankenfuere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bankenfuere is looking for a kimura but Ironfeld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bankenfuere to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld 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.
Bankenfuere wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling the position.
Ironfeld is looking to get back to full guard here but Bankenfuere has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bankenfuere working away.
Ironfeld is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ironfeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Ironfeld is trying to control but Bankenfuere passes into side control!
Bankenfuere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironfeld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bankenfuere advances nicely into full mount.
Ironfeld gets back to half guard.
Bankenfuere is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld controlling the position for now.
Bankenfuere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ironfeld is trying to stand.
Ironfeld is not content to let Bankenfuere control the position.
Ironfeld trying to control but Bankenfuere postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bankenfuere swings widly with a right hand
and Ironfeld moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironfeld or not.
Bankenfuere misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironfeld's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bankenfuere regains guard.
Bankenfuere looking for a sweep. Not yet Bankenfuere, not yet.
Bankenfuere wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berkthar Bankenfuere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bankenfuere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bankenfuere lands with a nice body kick.
Bankenfuere misses with a kick to the body.
Bankenfuere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bankenfuere tries to get set, Ironfeld tries to push him back and clinch up but Bankenfuere manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Bankenfuere misses.
Ironfeld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ironfeld closes the distance and clinches up with Bankenfuere, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes Bankenfuere against the cage but Bankenfuere circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bankenfuere throws a push kick but Ironfeld slaps the foot to one side.
Ironfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Bankenfuere is quick to defend against it.
Ironfeld shoots in for a double leg but Bankenfuere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld misses with a double jab
and Bankenfuere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ironfeld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankenfuere misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankenfuere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bankenfuere throws the kick towards the body but Ironfeld avoids it.
Bankenfuere misses with the combination.
Ironfeld shoots in looking for a takedown. Bankenfuere tries to sprawl out of it but Ironfeld keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bankenfuere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ironfeld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bankenfuere gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bankenfuere wants to sweep but no luck.
Bankenfuere looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld stands and steps away. Bankenfuere gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ironfeld instigates a clinch.
Bankenfuere lands a hook that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Bankenfuere stalling in the clinch.
Ironfeld has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ironfeld wants to take the fight to the mat but Bankenfuere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bankenfuere stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bankenfuere takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bankenfuere avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Berkthar Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld tries to clinch but Bankenfuere moves away
and Ironfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bankenfuere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironfeld scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theros Ironfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bankenfuere tries to improve position but can't.
Ironfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bankenfuere wants to get back to his feet but Ironfeld is dominant here and he's now got Bankenfuere's back!
Bankenfuere wants to get back to his feet.
Bankenfuere looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ironfeld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere trying to control the hands but Ironfeld won't let him.
Bankenfuere wants to escape the position.
Bankenfuere trying to control but not successfully.
Bankenfuere wants to escape the position.
Bankenfuere wants to control his opponent's hands but Ironfeld gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berkthar Bankenfuere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ironfeld gets a clinch.
Ironfeld drags the fight down to the ground.
Bankenfuere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ironfeld looking to control.
Bankenfuere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bankenfuere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankenfuere wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bankenfuere defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankenfuere wants to get up but he can't break Ironfeld's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bankenfuere passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bankenfuere in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ironfeld managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bankenfuere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ironfeld regains half guard.
Bankenfuere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ironfeld tries to get to full guard but Bankenfuere has control of the leg.
Bankenfuere is looking to take a break and control but Ironfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bankenfuere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironfeld is just riding it out for now. Bankenfuere eventually gives up the hold.
Ironfeld is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere leaves Ironfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bankenfuere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bankenfuere cracks Ironfeld with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bankenfuere misses with a looping right.
Bankenfuere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Theros Ironfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironfeld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bankenfuere pinned against the cage. Bankenfuere gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bankenfuere tries a head kick but it misses.
Bankenfuere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankenfuere as he avoids it easily.
Bankenfuere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankenfuere as he avoids it easily.
Ironfeld walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bankenfuere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Ironfeld with that takedown attempt.
Bankenfuere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bankenfuere throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ironfeld's head.
Ironfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bankenfuere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bankenfuere misses with a kick to the body.
Bankenfuere keeps the fight on the outside.
Theros Ironfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkthar Bankenfuere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bankenfuere dodges the punch combination from Ironfeld.
Despite the aggression on Bankenfuere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berkthar Bankenfuere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bankenfuere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berkthar Bankenfuere!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Shea (ranked 5443 p4p, 5269 weight class) and Huma Dragonsbane (ranked 660 p4p, 646 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Shea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Dragonsbane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonsbane tries to clinch up.
Shea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragonsbane looking for a sweep but Shea has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dragonsbane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragonsbane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shea is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragonsbane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonsbane trying to get back to his feet but Shea is in full control for now.
Shea biding his time, controlling Dragonsbane.
Shea wants to control but Dragonsbane manages to buck him off and is now in Shea's guard! Nice work there by Dragonsbane!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shea wants to sweep but no luck.
Shea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragonsbane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shea has an active guard here but Dragonsbane has managed to pass into half guard.
Dragonsbane is trying to control. Shea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shea controlling the position for now.
Shea is staying active underneath Dragonsbane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dragonsbane trying to control from half guard but Shea is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shea keeping hold of Dragonsbane's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Dragonsbane has a takedown stuffed.
Dragonsbane feints and as Shea raises his hands in defense, Dragonsbane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shea wants to sweep here but Dragonsbane controlling him for the moment.
Shea pushes Dragonsbane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dragonsbane feints and as Shea raises his hands in defense, Dragonsbane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shea scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragonsbane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragonsbane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragonsbane wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Shea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shea darts in looking for a takedown but Dragonsbane gets double underhooks and turns Shea into the cage.
Dragonsbane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shea.
Shea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragonsbane walks away with a smile on his face. Shea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dragonsbane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shea feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragonsbane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shea.
Dragonsbane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a takedown attempt - Shea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shea drives through with a takedown into Dragonsbane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea is fighting to break Dragonsbane's control of his arms but Dragonsbane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shea wants to control from the top but Dragonsbane keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dragonsbane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shea is one step ahead there.
Dragonsbane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragonsbane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shea passes into half guard.
Shea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragonsbane can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shea slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shea is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragonsbane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shea stops Dragonsbane from getting back to his feet.
Dragonsbane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dragonsbane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shea is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragonsbane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragonsbane is trying to stand up here but Shea is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shea darts in looking for a takedown but Dragonsbane gets double underhooks and turns Shea into the cage.
Dragonsbane throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Shea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shea tightens his grip and picks Dragonsbane up, before dumping him to the ground. Dragonsbane manages to land in guard.
Dragonsbane wants to get back to his feet but Shea passes into half guard.
Shea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shea passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shea lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Shea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Shea with that takedown attempt.
Shea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shea wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Shea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shea scoring well with a low kick there.
Shea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragonsbane throws out the jab.
Dragonsbane stuffs the takedown.
Dragonsbane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shea defends it well.
Shea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragonsbane kicks Shea off and gets back to his feet.
Dragonsbane throws a right hand that Shea ducks under and follows up with a left that Shea also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick but Shea moves out of range.
Dragonsbane tries to clinch but Shea is having none of it.
Shea shoots in and drives through. Dragonsbane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Shea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dragonsbane!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shea working away.
Shea trying to control the action but Dragonsbane is working from the bottom.
Dragonsbane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragonsbane wants to control but Shea postures up.
Shea decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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.
Shea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragonsbane as he jumps to the side.
Dragonsbane avoids the body shot from Shea.
Shea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dragonsbane defends well and Shea ends up having to push Dragonsbane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shea breaks from the clinch.
Dragonsbane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jakub Shea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that misses.
As Dragonsbane backs away, Shea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shea has closed the distance and engaged Dragonsbane in a clinch.
Dragonsbane manages to break the clinch.
Shea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dragonsbane if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragonsbane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shea sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragonsbane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonsbane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shea circles away.
Shea gets caught napping as Dragonsbane dives in and scores a takedown. Shea manages to retain guard.
Shea wriggles free and stands up.
Dragonsbane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragonsbane tries to close the distance and clinch but Shea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shea keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Shea misses its target.
Shea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragonsbane throws a low kick, looking for Shea's leg but Shea calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shea 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.
Dragonsbane working a defensive guard here.
Shea decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragonsbane, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dragonsbane.
Shea gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragonsbane pushes Shea off and gets back to his feet.
Shea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragonsbane circles away.
Huma Dragonsbane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakub Shea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jakub Shea.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shea, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Shea!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Heimburg (ranked 6352 p4p, 3716 weight class) and Isaiah Grant (ranked 591 p4p, 408 weight class). Calvin Heimburg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isaiah Grant's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Heimburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Grant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Heimburg has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant is trying to push Heimburg away but Heimburg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heimburg has Grant pushed against the cage.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Heimburg has double underhooks.
Heimburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Heimburg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Heimburg moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Heimburg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant wants to break free but Heimburg has control.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Heimburg is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant throws a jab when Heimburg was well out of range.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heimburg counters with a straight right hand.
Heimburg closes the distance and clinches.
Heimburg prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heimburg.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimburg backwards.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grant wants to break free but Heimburg has control.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heimburg has him pressed against the cage.
Heimburg has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Heimburg has double underhooks.
Heimburg keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heimburg has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Heimburg won't allow it.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heimburg has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heimburg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Heimburg won't allow it.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heimburg pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Heimburg.
Heimburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Grant.
Heimburg moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimburg.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Heimburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimburg.
Heimburg tries to counter by clinching up but Grant breaks away and moves out of range.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Heimburg's shoulder, as Heimburg tries to avoid the shot.
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Heimburg. Heimburg maintains the clinch.
Heimburg lands a shoulder strike.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heimburg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimburg backwards.
Heimburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant tries to circle away but Heimburg has him pinned against the cage.
Heimburg is pushing Grant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Heimburg throws a head punch that misses.
Heimburg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Heimburg.
A head punch on the inside from Heimburg fails to land.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Heimburg has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Heimburg fails to land.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heimburg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heimburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimburg effectively controlling the action here.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Heimburg controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grant letting Heimburg take a breather here.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calvin Heimburg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Heimburg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grant scores with a jab. Heimburg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Calvin Heimburg has been cut.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Heimburg.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Heimburg saw that one coming.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
letting Heimburg counter with a right hand.
Heimburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimburg misses the jab.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Isaiah Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Heimburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Heimburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimburg takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Grant misses.
We've been told by Heimburg's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heimburg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Grant tries to get set, Heimburg tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Heimburg is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Heimburg is out of range.
Heimburg drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Calvin Heimburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Heimburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimburg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Heimburg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Heimburg pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant is trying to push Heimburg away but Heimburg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant misses with some punches.
Heimburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heimburg lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant misses with a left hand
and Heimburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimburg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Heimburg closes the distance and clinches.
Grant is trying to break free.
A short left from Heimburg.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimburg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Heimburg.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heimburg lands a body shot.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Heimburg won't allow it.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heimburg lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heimburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Heimburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Heimburg.
Come on Heimburg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heimburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimburg scores with a hook to the body.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Heimburg finish him?
Heimburg pounces like a tiger and cracks Grant with a vicious hook! Grant is down but not out! Heimburg follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calvin Heimburg!
The defeated Isaiah Grant had this to say: 'I'm a boss and I'll be back stronger than ever to prove to y'all how much of a boss I really fucking am.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster White (ranked 3602 p4p, 6468 weight class) and Molares Davinci (ranked 461 p4p, 662 weight class). White's entrance music is Whiskey Myers - Stone. A fine choice. Molares Davinci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Molares Davinci!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davinci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
It looks like Molares Davinci has been cut.
White instigates a clinch.
Davinci takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davincis head.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Davinci has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Davinci looks winded!
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davinci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davinci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
Buster White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Molares Davinci.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davinci backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davinci.
I was talking to White's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Davinci backwards.
A short left from White.
White pushes Davinci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from White.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davinci is rocked!
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davinci is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White lands with a light punch inside.
White pushes Davinci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davinci takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from White.
White throws a big uppercut that drops Davinci! More strikes from White and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Davinci lies dazed against the cage as White celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster White!
A victorious Buster White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jackson (ranked 3746 p4p, 4607 weight class) and Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 410 p4p, 495 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Takumi gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Takumi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takumi avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takumi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takumi breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takumi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Takumi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takumi lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takumi looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Takumi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takumi slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Takumi.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Takumi is quick to defend against it.
Takumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takumi unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takumi lands the left hand.
Takumi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Takumi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Takumi misses with the combination.
Takumi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takumi.
Takumi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takumi lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takumi with a hook.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takumi.
Donk. Jackson catches Takumi right on the button with a cross.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Takumi does no damage.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Takumi.
Takumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Takumi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Takumi.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Takumi sprawls well.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takumi! But no joy.
Takumi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Takumi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takumi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takumi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Takumi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Takumi avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takumi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takumi throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takumi stuffs the takedown.
Takumi drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takumi is looking for the KO!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Takumi moves out of range.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takumi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jackson! He's out on his feet! Takumi rushes in and drops Jackson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vulfgang Takumi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 2781 p4p, 3856 weight class) and Quinan Jones (ranked 330 p4p, 424 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravo.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Bravo slips a straight right by Jones.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Bravo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones with a jab.
Bravo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bravo wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Jones tries to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bravo tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Bravo looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Bravo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bravo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Bravo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head.
Jones works Bravo's body with a nice hook.
Quinan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Bravo blocks the low kick.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bravo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quinan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a jab.
Bravo is rocked!
Jones throws a leg kick but Bravo checks it.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones drops Bravo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinan Jones!
Quinan Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elias Korpela (ranked 2485 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 341 p4p, 437 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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169
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Korpela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpela misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpela scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Korpela defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Korpela.
Smith throws the left hand but Korpela avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Korpela throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korpela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpela throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Korpela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Korpela misses its target.
A big left from Smith misses.
Korpela misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Korpela throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Korpela lands a two punch combo.
Korpela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korpela just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Korpela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpela throws a big shot that misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korpela.
Korpela cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korpela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Korpela's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korpela swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Korpela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Korpela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korpela.
Korpela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Korpela saw that one coming.
Smith throws a jab when Korpela was well out of range.
Smith throws a series of punches but Korpela avoids them all with ease.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korpela walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korpela ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Korpela lands with a nice body punch.
Korpela moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith 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.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korpela fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Smith misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korpela moves away from the strike by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Korpela misses.
Korpela 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.
Korpela throws a right hand that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tests Korpela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korpela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korpela connects with a body shot.
Korpela misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korpela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elias Korpela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korpela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korpela tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a left and a right that sends Korpela crashing to the canvas! Smith dives into mount looking to finish!
Korpela is rocked!
It looks like Elias Korpela has been cut.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Oh Korpela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith wants to stand but Korpela is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith wants to stand but Korpela is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpela seems to have got his legs back now.
Korpela tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Korpela is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith wants to stand but Korpela is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is looking to stand but Korpela has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith tries to stand up but Korpela grabs his leg and drags him down! Korpela is now on top, in side control.
Smith is letting Korpela control him for a moment.
Korpela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korpela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korpela misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Korpela looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Korpela has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korpela at a distance.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Korpela is out of range.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpela throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Korpela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Korpela slips under a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Korpela avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Korpela catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agent Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Korpela's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Korpela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Korpela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Korpela's head back.
Korpela misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Korpela blocks it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Korpela counters with a left to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Korpela's head but Korpela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korpela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpela tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooh a lovely combination from Smith sends Korpela down but not out. Smith dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korpela circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korpela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korpela.
Korpela misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Korpela fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Korpela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Korpela went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korpela.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agent Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korpela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Korpela's ribcage but misses.
Korpela's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a body punch but Korpela moves out of range.
Korpela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Korpela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Korpela slips a jab from Smith.
Korpela slips a straight right by Smith.
A counter left hand to the body from Korpela misses its target.
Korpela moves away from the strike by Smith.
Korpela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Elias Korpela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a swing at Korpela's ribcage but misses.
Korpela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Korpela was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Korpela misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korpela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Korpela misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Korpela. Those never looked like landing.
Korpela lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Korpela counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Korpela to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agent Smith.
Well Smith 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent Smith!
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