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Nfld 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 24929 p4p, 24566 weight class) and Ron Austin (ranked 669 p4p, 675 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Austin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Bong shows good takedown defense.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bong to the mat! Bong manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Austin is pushing down on Bong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bong is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Austin moves to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bong is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Austin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bong taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ron Austin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 4374 p4p, 25092 weight class) and Andy Shearer (ranked 514 p4p, 666 weight class). Shearer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coming Home Newcastle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Raul Kyshenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Shearer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shearer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kyshenko is in Shearer's guard.
Shearer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyshenko controls the pace.
Kyshenko slips nicely into half guard.
Kyshenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shearer is just riding it out for now. Kyshenko eventually gives up the hold.
Shearer is trying to stand up here but Kyshenko is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko trying to control the pace.
Kyshenko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shearer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raul Kyshenko!
Raul Kyshenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haw (ranked 6889 p4p, 23483 weight class) and Harley Blaze (ranked 645 p4p, 658 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.
Haw misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haw misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Haw.
Haw feints a jab promting Blaze to slip. Haw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Harley Blaze has been cut.
A punch combination from Haw misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaze shoots in and drives through. Haw sprawls well.
Andrew Haw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Blaze.
Haw tries a head kick but it misses.
Haw throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaze.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haw moves away.
Haw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haw throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haw swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haw thinking.
Blaze fails with the takedown.
Haw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haw misses with a two punch combination.
Haw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haw is breathing heavily.
Blaze tries for a takedown but Haw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaze wants to clinch.
Haw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Andrew Haw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haw throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Haw throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haw is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Haw circles away and we're back to standing.
Haw throws a big counter combination but Blaze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blaze shoots in looking for a takedown but Haw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Blaze.
Haw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haw looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Haw.
Haw misses with a looping left.
Haw is looking to land body kicks.
Haw misses with the body kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp one two that drops Haw! Blaze thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haw to his feet! Haw is in big trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haw defends it nicely.
Blaze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haw misses with a body kick.
Blaze throws a head kick but Haw moves out of range.
Blaze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haw keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze moves in looking to clinch but Haw pushes him off.
Haw circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Haw does no damage.
Blaze shoots for a double leg takedown but Haw sprawls well. He's pushed Blaze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haw works the jab nicely.
Haw stuffs the takedown.
Haw is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blaze's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haw misses with a double jab.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Haw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Haw walks into a jab.
No joy there for Haw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haw misses with a combination
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Haw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haw throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Haw blocks a head kick by Blaze.
Blaze throws a shot to the body.
Blaze tries to clinch but Haw moves out of range.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrew Haw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Haw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Blaze's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haw swinging wildly here.
Haw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blaze did well to prevent Haw getting side control.
Blaze trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haw in particular looking to stall.
Blaze is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.
Haw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haw is one step ahead there.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Haw is having none of it.
Haw content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Haw postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haw tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrew Haw is winning the standup battle so far.
Haw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze moves out of range as Haw strikes.
Haw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze moves forwards but Haw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Haw does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Haw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Haw. Those never looked like landing.
Haw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaze can do to turn this around?
Haw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haw defends it nicely.
Andrew Haw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Blaze.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Haw, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Haw against the cage but Haw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haw throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Haw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blaze shoots for a takedown but Haw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaze shoots in and drives through. Haw sprawls well.
It looked like Haw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haw lands a jab to the head.
Haw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haw circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haw throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haw shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haw leaves Blaze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haw misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haw but Haw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrew Haw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haw misses with the combination.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haw.
Blaze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Haw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harley Blaze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blaze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze with the counter takedown but Haw avoids it easily.
Haw looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Haw has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze looking to stall.
Blaze is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Haw has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze pulls guard successfully.
Blaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haw manages to get himself to full guard.
Blaze won't allow Haw to sweep him here.
Haw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haw tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw has control of Blaze's left arm, preventing Blaze from doing any damage.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Haw keeps moving.
Blaze stands and throws Haw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Haw can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze tries to score with some ground and pound. Haw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Haw tries to improve position but can't.
Blaze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haw is trying to control Blaze's posture but Blaze avoids it.
Blaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haw keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Haw is not content to let Blaze control the position.
Blaze works to advance to full mount. Haw defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Blaze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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.
Blaze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haw tries to lock up and control but Blaze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haw tries to improve his position but instead Blaze has taken his back!
Blaze throwing sloppy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Haw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shang OR (ranked 4151 p4p, 24500 weight class) and Scully Peterson (ranked 501 p4p, 695 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shang OR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scully Peterson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by OR.
Peterson lands a jab.
 It looks like Shang OR has been cut.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OR wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OR misses with some strikes from the bottom.
OR tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Peterson manages to move to mount!
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peterson working the ground and pound effectively.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson lands with some strikes.
Peterson with the ground and pound from mount.
Shang OR's cut is getting worse.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
OR is bucking up trying to escape but Peterson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jeez, Shang OR's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shang OR's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scully Peterson!
A very excited looking Scully Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Titoxo Podric (ranked 2435 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Albano Lucas (ranked 279 p4p, 434 weight class). Titoxo Podric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Albano Lucas's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titoxo Podric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albano Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Lucas.
Podric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lucas sprawls and moves away.
Lucas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Podric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Lucas does it's job there.
Lucas cracks Podric with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Podric looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lucas finish him?
 Podric is rocked!
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!
Lucas is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Podric flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Podric is out cold! Lucas holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albano Lucas!
In defeat, Titoxo Podric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nevermind'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hick Diaz (ranked 5213 p4p, 6646 weight class) and Theodore Holmstrom (ranked 543 p4p, 598 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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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hick Diaz!
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, Theodore Holmstrom!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in but Holmstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Holmstrom finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Holmstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Holmstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Holmstrom back into the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz is trying to trip Holmstrom. He has hold of a leg but Holmstrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz is standing up over Holmstrom. Holmstrom looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Holmstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control the action but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Holmstrom is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
A victorious Hick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 3429 p4p, 3838 weight class) and Tj Pen (ranked 433 p4p, 479 weight class). Kholin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Berserkir. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kholin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pen throwing strikes from guard but Kholin blocks nicely.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kholin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pen is fighting to break Kholin's control of his arms but Kholin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kholin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pen is defended easily by Kholin.
It looked like Kholin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kholin.
Kholin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kholin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kholin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kholin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pen has time to react.
Pen tries to clinch
enabling Kholin to counter with a crisp jab.
 Pen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
A low kick lands for Kholin.
Kholin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pen sprawling to the canvas! Pen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kholin finish him?!
Pen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kholin finish him?
Pen tries to clinch but Kholin is having none of it.
It looked like Kholin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kholin cracks Pen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pen falls backwards against the cage. Kholin follows up with more strikes that drop Pen to his knees. Kholin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 1580 p4p, 2366 weight class) and Hill Billy Hank (ranked 235 p4p, 320 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hank.
Dixon punishes Hank's body with a nice straight punch.
Hank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hank throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hank working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hank looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dixon is avoiding damage well.
Hank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.
Hank gets to mount! Dixon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hank dominating with strikes here.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hank looking to ground and pound but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working to try and regain half guard.
Hank landing strikes from the mount and Dixon is in trouble!
Hank lands a heavy elbow.
Dixon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank working Dixon over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hank trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hank trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hank lands a nice shot to the head.
Hank avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank landing strikes from the mount.
Dixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hank shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Hank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Dixon trying to control here.
Hank working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dixon's thigh. Dixon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hank postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Hank stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is staying active underneath Hank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Hank there.
Dixon wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Dixon gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Hank counters by clinching up.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Hank avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Hank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Hank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hank.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dixon's guard.
Hank won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Hank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hank sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hank doesn't seem phased though.
Hank dives in for a single leg takedown but Dixon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
Hank slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hank.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon punishes Hank's body with a nice straight punch.
Dixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dixon lands a jab to the nose.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Hank throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon lands an overhand right.
Dixon lands a big uppercut and Hank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hank looks OK. Dixon waves Hank back to his feet!
Hank is rocked!
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hank is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon lands a nice hook to Hank's body. Hank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hank staying out of range there.
Dixon jabs at Hank's body.
Hank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hank! Dixon dives in looking to finish! Hank is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ali Dixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Hill Billy Hank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Beats going hungry '.
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