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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 4642 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Lucca Burt (ranked 466 p4p, 404 weight class). Lucca Burt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anstey throwing shots but Burt is blocking nicely.
Burt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Burt has wrist control.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 It looks like Lucca Burt has been cut.
Burt is trying to keep Anstey in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard.
Burt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burt is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey seems keen to control Burt's posture.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
Anstey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burt's guard.
Burt is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Burt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burt working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
Burt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anstey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burt on the ground.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anstey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burt being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burt is trying to keep Anstey in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucca Burt's cut.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burt.
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anstey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burt to the mat! Burt manages to get full guard.
Burt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey stands up over Burt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey stays in close to Burt's body and controls the position.
Burt controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burt trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Burt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Burt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey trying to control the position here.
Anstey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anstey tries to get out of the position.
Burt throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Anstey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burt can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Burt from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey gets a double leg takedown into Burt's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey controlling from the top position.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burt trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucca Burt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anstey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burt was covering up waiting for the punch and Anstey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anstey works over Burt with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Burt is retaining full guard.
Burt is looking to sweep but instead, Anstey has passed into half guard.
Burt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anstey wants to pass to mount but Burt is defending the position.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey is nestled in close to Burt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anstey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Burt moves into full guard.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four 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.
Anstey stays in close to Burt's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey 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.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burt being controlled here, momentarily.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Burt keeps moving.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucca Burt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burt working for a triangle but Anstey defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Washington (ranked 5954 p4p, 3032 weight class) and Prime Asiago (ranked 527 p4p, 368 weight class). Washington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rising. Asiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 300 Violin Orchestra. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington rushes Asiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asiago tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asiago sprawls well. Asiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Asiago circles away.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Washington is looking to clinch but Asiago is avoiding it.
Asiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Asiago avoids the body shot from Washington.
Asiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asiago.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington gets a clinch.
Asiago tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Asiago back against the cage.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asiago tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asiago.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington has managed to clinch.
Asiago has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington blocking some punches.
Asiago letting Washington take a breather here.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asiago smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Asiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asiago manages to avoid it.
Asiago leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Asiago.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asiago checks it well.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Asiago misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Asiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Asiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Washington.
Washington misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asiago blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Michael Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asiago did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Washington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asiago wants to control but Washington passes into side.
Washington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asiago's legs.
Asiago being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asiago parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Asiago to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington takes a little break here. Asiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Washington cracks Asiago with a big right hand but Asiago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asiago keeps working.
Washington throws an elbow but Asiago slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington happy to just control the position for now.
Washington misses with the ground and pound.
Washington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Washington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asiago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to move to mount but Asiago blocks the move with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prime Asiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
Washington tries to clinch up but Asiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Asiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asiago lands a head kick!
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
A big left from Asiago misses.
Asiago blocks the body kick.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Asiago wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asiago is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Washington with the ground and pound but Asiago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Washington 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. This is the final round!
Washington looking to score a takedown here. Asiago is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Asiago's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Asiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Washington prevents a body shot from Asiago.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Michael Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asiago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is controlling the pace.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asiago defending well though.
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.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Asiago is defending well.
Washington decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Asiago throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asiago.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Asiago avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington tries a body shot but Asiago blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asiago misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Asiago. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Asiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Asiago pushes him off.
Washington backing away here, and Asiago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asiago pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Asiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerouac (ranked 2702 p4p, 2770 weight class) and William Reeves (ranked 382 p4p, 389 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Kerouac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, William Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves scores with a takedown into Kerouac's guard.
Reeves stands up from Kerouac's guard - Reeves perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reeves throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerouac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerouac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reeves shoots in but Kerouac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reeves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerouac counters with a nice uppercut.
Reeves moves forwards but Kerouac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reeves clinches up with Kerouac and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerouac taking a breather.
Kerouac lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerouac'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.
Kerouac stalling.
Kerouac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kerouac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Kerouac.
Kerouac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reeves.
Jack Kerouac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Reeves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throws an off balance right hand
and Kerouac counters with a leg kick.
Jab from Kerouac.
Reeves lands a lovely overhand right.
Kerouac cracks Reeves with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kerouac has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reeves to stand back up!
 Reeves is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerouac punishes Reeves's body with a nice straight punch.
Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerouac finish him?
Reeves looks winded!
Reeves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kerouac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kerouac lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerouac is stalking Reeves. Reeves circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kerouac, and it's lights out! Reeves really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Kerouac!
Jack Kerouac tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Day (ranked 1658 p4p, 2644 weight class) and Attila Storm (ranked 233 p4p, 326 weight class). Sonny Day is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Attila Storm!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses with a double jab.
Storm throws a fast counter high kick but Day manages to duck under it in time.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Day.
Storm slips a straight right by Day.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day cracks Storm with a good jab.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Day.
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Storm slips a straight right by Day.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Day.
Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Storm slips under a jab from Day.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStorm.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day cracks Storm with an open hand slap.
Storm slips under a jab.
Day 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.
Day lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm is rocked!
Storm walks straight into a right hand from Day - that's dropped him! Day jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Storm from any more punishment! Storm complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sonny Day!
A very excited looking Sonny Day rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 1532 p4p, 2068 weight class) and Ivan Draski (ranked 206 p4p, 263 weight class). Super Salajudin Ii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Draski's 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Draski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salajudin Ii's hands.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Draski tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draski avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
A head kick by Draski misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight left.
Draski throws out a counter right but Salajudin Ii avoids it with no problem.
Draski 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.
Draski looks to land a combination but Salajudin Ii avoids it well.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Draski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salajudin Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draski throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draski closes the distance but Salajudin Ii moves to the side
and Salajudin Ii counters with a series of strikes that sends Draski to the canvas! Salajudin Ii follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salajudin Ii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salajudin Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Draski defending well though.
Salajudin Ii is controlling the pace.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draski defends it well.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control. Draski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salajudin Ii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salajudin Ii tries to control but Draski wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salajudin Ii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Draski is trying to reverse the position but instead Salajudin Ii has taken his back - oops!
Salajudin Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Draski is controlling his hands well.
Draski trying to control but not successfully.
Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position as Draski tries to break free.
Draski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salajudin Ii off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Salajudin Ii looking for the choke from the back.
Salajudin Ii is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Draski is defending well though. Salajudin Ii let's go of the attempt for now.
Draski tries to escape but Salajudin Ii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Draski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Salajudin Ii has the hooks in. Draski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Draski turns into Salajudin Ii and is now in his guard.
Salajudin Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salajudin Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draski wants to control from the top but Salajudin Ii keeps moving.
Draski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salajudin Ii is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully.
Draski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salajudin Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draski manages to get himself to full guard.
Draski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving.
Draski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii stays in close to Draski's body and controls the position.
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 Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salajudin Ii dives in and grabs Draski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draski pushes down on Salajudin Ii's head and hops out.
Draski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Draski gets an underhook and turns Salajudin Ii into the cage.
Salajudin Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salajudin Ii tries to pull guard but Draski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salajudin Ii lands with a left to the head.
Salajudin Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Draski controls the action.
Draski breaks the clinch.
Draski takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Draski throws a series of strikes that have Salajudin Ii backpedaling.
Draski throws a series of punches but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Ivan Draski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salajudin Ii somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Salajudin Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salajudin Ii on the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Draski.
Draski scores with a hook.
Ivan Draski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draski throws a leg kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Draski is trying to escape back to his feet but Salajudin Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salajudin Ii advances nicely into full mount.
Draski is squirming around, avoiding Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the action.
Draski tries to reverse the position but Salajudin Ii maintains control.
Salajudin Ii controlling the pace for now.
Salajudin Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Draski frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salajudin Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draski is looking to escape.
Draski is looking to get to half guard.
Draski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully.
Salajudin Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draski's guard.
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a leg! Draski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Draski manages to kick Salajudin Ii off! Salajudin Ii jumps back into Draski's guard.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draski is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salajudin Ii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draski looking for a sweep. Not yet Draski, not yet.
Salajudin Ii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Draski tries to buck Salajudin Ii off but Salajudin Ii is having none of it.
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Draski is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Draski has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Draski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Draski fails to land with a series of punches.
Draski lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salajudin Ii is defended easily by Draski.
Draski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salajudin Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Draski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii dives in and scores a takedown into Draski's guard.
Draski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salajudin Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salajudin Ii 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.
Draski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving.
Draski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salajudin Ii working for a triangle but Draski defends it easily.
Draski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salajudin Ii has an active guard here but Draski has managed to pass into half guard.
Draski is thwarting Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draski is pressing down on Salajudin Ii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salajudin Ii is holding on for now.
Draski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Draski trying to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii defending well.
Draski is thwarting Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the position.
Salajudin Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Draski thows a huge punch but Salajudin Ii dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draski passes to full mount!
Salajudin Ii is working to get back to half guard.
Salajudin Ii tries to hold on but Draski postures up.
Draski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salajudin Ii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Draski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salajudin Ii can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Draski controlling from mount.
Draski prevents Salajudin Ii from getting the reversal.
Draski content just to control the position here.
Draski wants to control the pace but Salajudin Ii is squirming around nicely.
Draski prevents Salajudin Ii from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draski wants to take his opponent's back but Salajudin Ii doesn't allow it.
Draski looking to control but Salajudin Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Draski 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Silver (ranked 1352 p4p, 2230 weight class) and Kai Rossiter (ranked 185 p4p, 298 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rossiter misses.
Silver tries to counter by clinching up but Rossiter breaks away and moves out of range.
Rossiter takes one to the chin there.
Rossiter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rossiter scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossiter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rossiter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Jab, jab by Rossiter - just one landing.
Silver connects with a jab.
Rossiter throws a right hand that misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossiter scores with a nice right hand.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rossiter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossiter drops his hands momentarily and Silver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossiter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rossiter.
A punch lands to the side of Silver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rossiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Rossiter 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.
Silver throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range.
Silver jabs at Rossiter's body.
Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossiter's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossiter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rossiter lands a really nice looking cross but Silver seems unphased.
Silver drops Rossiter with a beautiful combination! Rossiter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silver is looking for the KO!
Rossiter is rocked!
It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver sends Rossiter crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silver is motioning to the referee to let Rossiter up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rossiter is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver misses with a double jab.
Silver lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rossiter off his feet! Rossiter tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sorry Eh (ranked 1144 p4p, 2505 weight class) and Deniz Uzun (ranked 169 p4p, 313 weight class). Deniz Uzun will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deniz Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzun lands a head shot.
Uzun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eh.
Eh gets the takedown into side control.
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uzun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but Eh drags him back down.
Uzun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eh controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eh connects with a decent elbow.
Eh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Uzun will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Uzun is trying to buck Eh off.
Uzun is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzun is pushing Eh's head away, looking to escape. Eh manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
Eh working the ground and pound from side control.
Eh is staying tight to Uzun's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Eh working the body and head with strikes.
Eh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eh looks up at the clock and then as Uzun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eh taking a breather here.
Eh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eh working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh working the head and body with strikes.
Uzun is looking to get back to his feet here but Eh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Uzun's back.
Uzun grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Eh. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Eh has good solid back control here.
Eh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Uzun. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Uzun hold on?! Eh is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Eh biding his time, looking for the opening.
Eh lands a shot to the body.
Eh is not going to allow Uzun to sit and survive in this position.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet.
Eh has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eh is landing with strikes. Uzun can't take much more of this.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh 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.
Eh fails with a takedown attempt.
Sorry Eh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzun.
Eh dives in and grabs Uzun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uzun pushes down on Eh's head and hops out.
Uzun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uzun misses with a double jab
and Eh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Eh manages to pass to side control.
Eh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uzun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eh not doing much here.
Eh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Uzun scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Eh manages to mount him!
Eh lands a big shot there that rocks Uzun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Eh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eh lands a nice shot to the head.
Eh cracks Uzun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet.
Uzun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh landing strikes from the mount and Uzun is in trouble!
Eh landing shots from mount.
Uzun is rocked!
Eh controlling from the full mount.
Uzun is still in real trouble! Can Eh finish him?
The referee warns Uzun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Eh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eh lands a big shot to the head and Uzun winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sorry Eh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 700 p4p, 1873 weight class) and Donovan Wilcox (ranked 111 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Donovan Wilcox enters 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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Wilcox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox 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.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Wilcox.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Wilcox moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Wilcox misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Wilcox.
Turcotte moves out of range as Wilcox strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilcox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Wilcox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilcox finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Wilcox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turcotte was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilcox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilcox is working Turcotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilcox distracts Turcotte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilcox has gone for a leg lock! Turcotte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilcox's guard.
Turcotte's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte passes Wilcox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turcotte is pressing down on Wilcox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilcox is holding on for now.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Wilcox is trying is best to control the position here.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Wilcox works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilcox is on top in guard.
Wilcox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turcotte wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilcox advances position into side control!
Wilcox scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox tries for a kimura but Turcotte is defending well.
Wilcox throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Turcotte works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Turcotte controlling the position for now.
Wilcox stalling away here and it's allowed Turcotte to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turcotte pulls Wilcox in close to prevent any damage.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilcox is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Wilcox dominated that round.
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.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilcox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turcotte cracks Wilcox with a good jab.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Wilcox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Wilcox misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wilcox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a jab when Wilcox was well out of range.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilcox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turcotte did well to prevent Wilcox getting side control.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilcox with the ground and pound but Turcotte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wilcox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte trying to control the position.
Wilcox looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilcox is retaining full guard.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet.
Wilcox looking for a guillotine here but Turcotte defends easily.
Wilcox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turcotte controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Turcotte blocks nicely.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from Turcotte.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Wilcox has gone for a leg lock! Turcotte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilcox's guard.
Wilcox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is continuing to stall.
Turcotte postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilcox is on top in guard.
Wilcox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turcotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turcotte has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilcox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turcotte controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilcox in his tracks.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Wilcox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilcox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Wilcox avoids nicely.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Wilcox clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilcox.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilcox digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
And Wilcox tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Wilcox with a series of wild strikes but Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilcox thows a leg kick but Turcotte checks it
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Wilcox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilcox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilcox throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilcox can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Turcotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilcox throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilcox looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wilcox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilcox has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Wilcox.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Wilcox misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Turcotte counters with a left and a right that stings Wilcox.
Wilcox connects with an inside leg kick.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilcox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turcotte trying to keep a closed guard but Wilcox is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Wilcox trying to move into half guard but instead Turcotte has managed to sweep!
Turcotte preventing the sweep.
Wilcox is trying to hold Turcotte in close to prevent damage but Turcotte has managed to pass into half guard.
Turcotte is controlling the pace.
Turcotte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turcotte 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
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