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VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamari Lowery (ranked 3891 p4p, 4182 weight class) and Blaze Cunningham (ranked 458 p4p, 487 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamari Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowery scores with a jab. Cunningham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamari Lowery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lowery misses its intended target.
Lowery misses with a looping left.
Lowery stuns Cunningham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowery throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Lowery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lowery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cunningham moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowery misses the jab.
Cunningham wants to slow Lowery down by chopping away at his legs.
Lowery misses with a straight right.
Cunningham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Lowery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cunningham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lowery keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lowery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lowery looks to land a left hand but Cunningham moved out of range nicely.
Cunningham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cunningham slips a straight right by Lowery.
Lowery throws a good cross that connects.
Lowery jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cunningham moves forwards but Lowery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Cunningham is rocked!
Lowery cracks Cunningham with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamari Lowery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eero Gustafsson (ranked 3898 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Maverick Calhoun (ranked 419 p4p, 433 weight class). Eero Gustafsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calhoun is trying to stall.
Calhoun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson pushes Calhoun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson just leaning against Calhoun, taking a breather.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calhoun looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calhoun is trying to drag Gustafsson to the mat but Gustafsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calhoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Gustafsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Calhoun's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Calhoun drops to his knees and Gustafsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Shawty (ranked 4541 p4p, 4334 weight class) and Roger Johnson (ranked 292 p4p, 283 weight class). Shawty comes to the cage accompanied by G Friend. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Shawty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawty tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shawty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Shawty is looking to improve his position.
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson 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.
Shawty looking to control.
Shawty looking for a sweep. Not yet Shawty, not yet.
Shawty pulls Johnson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shawty, up you get!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Shawty moves out of range easily.
Shawty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Shawty back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shawty is on top in guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Shawty controlling him for the moment.
Shawty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Shawty works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shawty looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty.
Shawty has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawty working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Shawty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Shawty has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shawty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shawty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Shawty's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawty prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Shawty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shawty looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shawty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Shawty looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Shawty has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Shawty pushes him away.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Shawty isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty.
Shawty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty.
Shawty has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Shawty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HW Jones (ranked 5080 p4p, 4771 weight class) and Blaze Weeks (ranked 479 p4p, 466 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, HW Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blaze Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weeks moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Weeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weeks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weeks.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Weeks managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weeks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Weeks trying to control the position.
Jones passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones winds up and cracks Weeks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weeks taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Weeks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weeks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Weeks taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Weeks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Weeks is looking to escape.
Weeks is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Weeks wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Weeks is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Weeks wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Weeks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is trying to control. Weeks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones winds up and cracks Weeks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weeks is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones working over Weeks with some ground and pound. Weeks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weeks keeps working.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Weeks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
HW Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weeks throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Weeks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
HW Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Weeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weeks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Weeks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weeks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Weeks.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Weeks stalls from top position.
Jones trying his best to control but Weeks has mounted him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weeks controlling from mount.
My spies in Black Bamboo BJJ inform me that Weeks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Weeks avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Weeks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weeks is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones gets full guard.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Weeks in close.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Weeks uses it to pass to side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Weeks moves into full mount!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Weeks isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to hold on but Weeks pushes him away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Weeks content just to control the position here.
Weeks wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Weeks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Weeks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blaze Weeks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Weeks tries to clinch up.
Weeks throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a takedown into Weeks's guard.
Weeks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weeks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weeks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jones has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to cinch up a triangle. Weeks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Weeks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). HW Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Jack (ranked 3538 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Danils Strazdins (ranked 433 p4p, 539 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danils Strazdins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack moves away from the strike by Strazdins.
Strazdins throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strazdins on his heels. He'll look to pass Strazdins's guard now, I'm sure.
Strazdins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strazdins wants to control but Jack passes easily into half guard.
Jack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Strazdins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strazdins tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strazdins is trying to control but can't.
Strazdins wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strazdins trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jack's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Strazdins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Strazdins won't allow Jack to pass to mount.
Well, if Jack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strazdins looking for submissions off his back.
Strazdins trying to control here.
Jack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strazdins's head.
Strazdins wants to get back to full guard.
Strazdins won't allow Jack to pass to mount.
Strazdins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack is pressing down on Strazdins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strazdins is holding on for now.
Strazdins is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
Strazdins misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strazdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Strazdins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jack explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Strazdins loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Strazdins misses with a wild combination.
Jack tries to counter with a takedown but Strazdins is quick to defend against it.
Strazdins lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strazdins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Strazdins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Strazdins feints the counter takedown.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Jack misses with the combination.
Strazdins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strazdins just manages to avoid it.
Strazdins throws a body shot but no joy.
Strazdins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strazdins closes the distance and clinches.
Strazdins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strazdins wants a takedown.
Reed Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danils Strazdins.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strazdins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Reed Jack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strazdins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack is looking to counter the offense by Strazdins and move into the clinch.
Strazdins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Strazdins misses with a straight right.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Strazdins pushes him off.
Danils Strazdins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strazdins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strazdins.
Strazdins punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
Strazdins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strazdins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Strazdins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack defending well as Strazdins loads up on a big left hand.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danils Strazdins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strazdins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Strazdins.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strazdins manages to avoid it.
Strazdins looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Strazdins looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Strazdins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strazdins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jack's legs.
Jack stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Strazdins is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strazdins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jack!
Strazdins wants to finish this one by submission but Jack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strazdins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strazdins trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strazdins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazdins wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Strazdins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strazdins tries to pass to full mount but Jack defends it.
Strazdins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strazdins pulls his head out easily.
Jack is not content to let Strazdins control the position.
Strazdins is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strazdins is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danils Strazdins 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. And we move into the final round!
Strazdins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strazdins wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strazdins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strazdins keeps the fight on the outside.
Strazdins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strazdins rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Strazdins is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jack manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strazdins tries to bench press Jack off him but Jack keeps the position.
Jack wants to control but Strazdins is keeping him busy.
Strazdins can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strazdins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Strazdins - just one landing.
Strazdins misses the jab.
Strazdins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Strazdins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strazdins off to one side.
Reed Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danils Strazdins.
Strazdins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack avoids the body shot from Strazdins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack gets a takedown into half guard.
Strazdins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Jack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strazdins!
Strazdins tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Strazdins tries to control Jack's body but Jack pushes him off. Strazdins squirms to his side and now Jack has his back!
Strazdins prevents Jack from getting a body triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strazdins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazdins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strazdins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jack keeping moving, preventing Strazdins from controlling successfully.
Strazdins looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strazdins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strazdins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazdins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack is posturing up here but Strazdins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jack tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jack has to tap! Slick submission there by Strazdins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danils Strazdins!
A relieved looking Danils Strazdins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aitap Masuka (ranked 3648 p4p, 2042 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 440 p4p, 268 weight class). Nox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Colin Nox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aitap Masuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox scores with a jab. Masuka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nox lands with a nice combination. Masuka backs away looking to recover.
 Masuka is rocked!
Donk. Masuka catches Nox right on the button with a cross.
Nox cracks Masuka with a big right hand and Masuka goes down!
Oh Masuka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox working some strikes from top position.
Nox postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Masuka covers up, he's hurt! Nox keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nox and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nox can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Nox!
A very excited looking Colin Nox 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Herra Peto (ranked 3594 p4p, 4239 weight class) and Craig McTavish (ranked 436 p4p, 490 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herra Peto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish drives through with a takedown into guard.
McTavish trying to control the position from guard on top but Peto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peto has his foot on McTavish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTavish works his way back into a safe position though.
Peto has control of McTavish's left arm, preventing McTavish from doing any damage.
Peto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peto is working hard here to advance position.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McTavish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McTavish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McTavish's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto drops back looking for a leg! McTavish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McTavish manages to kick Peto off! Peto jumps back into McTavish's guard.
Peto trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTavish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McTavish trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McTavish should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Peto has tightened it up now! McTavish should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herra Peto!
Herra Peto retains his welterweight title!
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