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HRL84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katashi Takehiko (ranked 4961 p4p, 5630 weight class) and Colton Mccann (ranked 195 p4p, 225 weight class). Colton Mccann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145
1 - 0 - 1 |
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190 cm
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210
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Katashi Takehiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Mccann!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takehiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mccann is out of range and Takehiko settles back down.
Takehiko moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccann.
An inside leg kick from Mccann misses.
Mccann moves out of range of the body kick from Takehiko.
Katashi Takehiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takehiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takehiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mccann.
Mccann motions for Takehiko to come forward. Mccann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Takehiko tries a low kick but Mccann avoids it.
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Takehiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mccann replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takehiko blocks it well.
Mccann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takehiko.
Takehiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mccann checks a leg kick nicely.
Takehiko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takehiko blocks the body kick.
Takehiko looks for the body kick but Mccann saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takehiko.
We've been told by Takehiko's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takehiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mccann.
Takehiko is looking to slow Mccann down with leg kicks.
Takehiko misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takehiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mccann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takehiko scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takehiko throws a wild body kick that Mccann sees coming a mile off.
Takehiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takehiko throws a body kick that misses.
Takehiko throws a chopping leg kick but Mccann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Mccann misses.
A leg kick checked by Mccann.
Mccann with the inside leg kick.
Takehiko tries to land a front kick but Mccann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takehiko throws a leg kick but Mccann checks it.
Takehiko backing away here, and Mccann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takehiko tries to land a front kick but Mccann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mccann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takehiko throws a body kick that misses.
Mccann moves out of range of the body kick.
Takehiko throws out a leg kick but Mccann moves out of range and Takehiko only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Takehiko blocks the leg kick.
Takehiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takehiko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mccann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mccann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takehiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takehiko is looking to chop away at Mccann's legs.
Takehiko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mccann is looking to land body kicks.
Takehiko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takehiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takehiko moves out of range of the body kick from Mccann.
Mccann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takehiko throws a body kick that misses.
Takehiko misses with a kick to the body.
Takehiko tries to work over Mccann's front leg with a kick but Mccann checks it.
Mccann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Takehiko as he checks the leg kick.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Mccann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Mccann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takehiko thuds his shin into the meat of Mccann's side.
Mccann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mccann looks for the body kick but Takehiko saw that one coming.
Takehiko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takehiko checks a low kick from Mccann.
Mccann moves out of range as Takehiko throws a body kick.
Mccann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mccann thuds his shin into the meat of Takehiko's side.
Takehiko looks for the body kick but Mccann saw that one coming.
Mccann misses with a low kick as Takehiko jumps back.
Mccann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takehiko. That one must have hurt.
Mccann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mccann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takehiko pushes Mccann away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Takehiko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takehiko.
Takehiko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mccann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takehiko throws out a leg kick but Mccann moves out of range and Takehiko only half commits.
Mccann thinks about the counter body kick.
Takehiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mccann throws a front kick aimed at Takehiko's knee but Takehiko avoids it well.
Takehiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mccann throws a solid leg kick but Takehiko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mccann.
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Takehiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mccann thinks about the counter body kick.
Mccann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takehiko thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mccann tries to land a leg kick but Takehiko saw it coming and moves away.
Takehiko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mccann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mccann blocks the body kick.
Mccann is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takehiko connects with a leg kick.
Takehiko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takehiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mccann throws out a leg kick but Takehiko moves out of range and Mccann only half commits.
Mccann tries to score with a low kick but Takehiko moves his leg out of the way.
Takehiko throws the kick towards the body but Mccann avoids it.
Mccann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mccann has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takehiko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mccann.
Takehiko looks to land a body kick but Mccann moved away.
Mccann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mccann!
Mccann misses with a low kick.
Mccann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takehiko.
Takehiko moves out of range of the body kick from Mccann.
Takehiko moves out of range of the body kick from Mccann.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takehiko.
Takehiko misses with a low kick.
Takehiko looks to land a body kick but Mccann moved away.
And Mccann responds with a good body kick, but Takehiko manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takehiko 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.
Mccann feints a counter leg kick.
Mccann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mccann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takehiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mccann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takehiko.
Mccann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takehiko throws a push kick but Mccann slaps the foot to one side.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Takehiko tries a low kick but Mccann avoids it.
Takehiko keeps Mccann at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takehiko.
Takehiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mccann tries to land a leg kick but Takehiko saw it coming and moves away.
Takehiko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Takehiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takehiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mccann.
Mccann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takehiko's sensitive parts.
Mccann misses with a body kick.
Mccann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Katashi Takehiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Takehiko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccann throws the kick towards the body but Takehiko avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mccann.
Takehiko throws a leg kick but Mccann moved away.
And Mccann responds with a good body kick, but Takehiko manages to step out the way in time.
Mccann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takehiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takehiko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mccann throws a body kick that misses.
Mccann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mccann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takehiko. That one must have hurt.
Takehiko throws a body kick that misses.
Mccann blocks the body kick.
Takehiko looks to land a body kick but Mccann moved away.
Mccann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mccann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takehiko.
A clash of legs there as Takehiko blocks the low kick.
Takehiko moves out of range as Mccann throws a body kick.
Mccann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takehiko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Takehiko wants to slow Mccann down by chopping away at his legs.
Mccann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takehiko checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takehiko throws a front kick that sends Mccann stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Mccann, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mccann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takehiko checks it well.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Mccann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mccann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takehiko is able to avoid easily.
Takehiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mccann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mccann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takehiko.
Mccann throws a body kick that misses.
Takehiko tries to land a front kick but Mccann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takehiko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takehiko is looking to score with low kicks.
Takehiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mccann moves out of range of the body kick.
Takehiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takehiko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takehiko misses with a low kick.
Mccann misses with a body kick.
Mccann blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takehiko scores with a kick to the body.
Takehiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mccann avoids a kick to the body.
Takehiko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mccann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takehiko.
Takehiko is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Takehiko.
Takehiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mccann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mccann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takehiko is looking to slow Mccann down with leg kicks.
Mccann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mccann moves out of range of the leg kick from Takehiko.
Mccann throws a push kick but Takehiko slaps the foot to one side.
Takehiko blocks the body kick.
Takehiko throws a leg kick but Mccann checks it.
Mccann checks a leg kick nicely.
Mccann throws the kick towards the body but Takehiko avoids it.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Mccann tries a low kick but Takehiko avoids it.
Takehiko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takehiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccann tried to score with a low kick but Takehiko checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mccann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mccann wants to slow Takehiko down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mccann checks a leg kick.
Mccann throws out a leg kick but Takehiko moves out of range and Mccann only half commits.
Mccann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takehiko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mccann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takehiko really felt that one!
Mccann scores with a kick to the body.
Mccann connects with a leg kick.
Mccann throws a solid leg kick but Takehiko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mccann.
Takehiko checks a leg kick.
Mccann checks a low kick from Takehiko.
Takehiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mccann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mccann misses with a low kick.
Mccann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takehiko looks to land a body kick but Mccann moved away.
Takehiko misses with a kick to the body.
Takehiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takehiko throws a body kick that misses.
Takehiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Takehiko.
Mccann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takehiko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mccann misses with a low kick.
Takehiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mccann can do to turn this around?
Takehiko throws a push kick but Mccann slaps the foot to one side.
Takehiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takehiko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mccann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takehiko - the referee stops the clock and Mccann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takehiko. Mccann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mccann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takehiko. Takehiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Takehiko misses with a body kick.
Mccann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takehiko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takehiko scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takehiko is able to avoid easily.
Takehiko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mccann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takehiko is able to avoid easily.
Takehiko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takehiko lands a front kick.
Mccann 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.
Takehiko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takehiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mccann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mccann motions for Takehiko to come forward. Mccann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takehiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Takehiko throws a low kick but Mccann moves out of range easily.
Mccann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mccann throws a leg kick but Takehiko checks it.
Mccann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mccann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takehiko. Takehiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Mccann tries to land a front kick but Takehiko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takehiko misses with a leg kick
and Mccann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takehiko really felt that one!
Mccann misses with a low kick.
Takehiko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mccann is looking to land body kicks.
Takehiko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takehiko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mccann replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takehiko blocks it well.
Takehiko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Takehiko moves out of range as Mccann throws a body kick.
Mccann tries a low kick but Takehiko avoids it.
Takehiko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mccann.
Mccann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takehiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mccann moves out of range of the leg kick from Takehiko.
Takehiko avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takehiko moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccann.
Mccann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takehiko.
Takehiko throws a leg kick that misses.
Mccann looks for the body kick but Takehiko saw that one coming.
Mccann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takehiko.
Takehiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mccann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takehiko misses with a low kick.
Mccann blocks a low kick nicely.
Takehiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takehiko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccann.
Takehiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mccann checks a low kick from Takehiko.
Mccann throws a push kick but Takehiko slaps the foot to one side.
And Takehiko counters with a quick kick to the body but Mccann blocks it.
Takehiko blocks the body kick.
Mccann checks a low kick from Takehiko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takehiko. That's going to slow Mccann down.
Mccann misses with a body kick.
Takehiko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Mccann throws a push kick but Takehiko slaps the foot to one side.
Takehiko checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Mccann misses.
Katashi Takehiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takehiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takehiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takehiko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mccann.
Takehiko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takehiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takehiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takehiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Takehiko.
Mccann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takehiko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takehiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mccann misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Mccann misses.
Takehiko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takehiko checks it well.
Takehiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takehiko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mccann is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Takehiko.
An inside leg kick from Mccann misses.
Mccann throws the kick towards the body but Takehiko avoids it.
Takehiko throws a push kick but Mccann slaps the foot to one side.
Takehiko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mccann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takehiko misses with a low kick.
Takehiko is looking to score with low kicks.
Takehiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mccann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mccann avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takehiko checks a leg kick.
Mccann throws a wild body kick that Takehiko sees coming a mile off.
Mccann tries to land a front kick but Takehiko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colton Mccann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mccann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takehiko is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katashi Takehiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takehiko 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katashi Takehiko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ayden Gaines (ranked 24479 p4p, 5144 weight class) and Sakkie Bruinbrood (ranked 523 p4p, 476 weight class). Ayden Gaines has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170
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167
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayden Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sakkie Bruinbrood!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruinbrood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruinbrood lands in his opponent's guard.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Bruinbrood pushes his legs off easily.
Bruinbrood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard.
Bruinbrood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaines defends it well.
Bruinbrood wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaines blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruinbrood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Bruinbrood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Bruinbrood throws a strike but Gaines rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bruinbrood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruinbrood striking off his back but it's not causing Gaines any problems.
Bruinbrood is looking for a triangle but Gaines pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruinbrood looking to control.
Bruinbrood pulls Gaines in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaines gets tackled into the cage by Bruinbrood. Bruinbrood maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruinbrood smiles and moves away.
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
Gaines working for submissions but it's allowed Bruinbrood to get to half guard.
Bruinbrood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaines wants to control but Bruinbrood is keeping busy.
Bruinbrood gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bruinbrood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruinbrood avoided it.
Bruinbrood shoots in and bounces Gaines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruinbrood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood 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.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bruinbrood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gaines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruinbrood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Bruinbrood trying to control from Gaines's half guard. Gaines has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruinbrood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruinbrood is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruinbrood trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
Bruinbrood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruinbrood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruinbrood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruinbrood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruinbrood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bruinbrood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gaines tries to buck Bruinbrood off but Bruinbrood is having none of it.
Gaines parries the strikes from Bruinbrood easily there. Bruinbrood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaines to escape.
Gaines is trying to control Bruinbrood's posture but Bruinbrood avoids it.
Bruinbrood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gaines sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gaines manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruinbrood is trying to maintain the position but Gaines is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruinbrood is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaines from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruinbrood wants to get back to full guard.
Bruinbrood trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakkie Bruinbrood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bruinbrood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruinbrood scores with a four punch combination!
Bruinbrood looking to score a takedown here. Gaines is defending well but Bruinbrood drives through and ends up in Gaines's guard.
Bruinbrood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bruinbrood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaines keeping full guard, as Bruinbrood tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up.
Gaines is working an open guard so Bruinbrood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bruinbrood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines tries to bench press Bruinbrood off him but Bruinbrood keeps the position.
Gaines prevents Bruinbrood from moving into mount.
Bruinbrood stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet.
Ayden Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
Gaines is looking for a triangle here but Bruinbrood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gaines tries to improve position but can't.
We've been informed that Bruinbrood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bruinbrood has control of an arm but Gaines manages to advance to Bruinbrood's back!
Bruinbrood tries to escape the position.
Bruinbrood turns into Gaines and is now in his guard.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Bruinbrood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruinbrood pulls his head out easily.
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.
Bruinbrood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well.
Bruinbrood decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruinbrood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakkie Bruinbrood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruinbrood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakkie Bruinbrood!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vien Yosuke (ranked 2376 p4p, 5318 weight class) and Ji Soo Shin (ranked 95 p4p, 212 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vien Yosuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ji Soo Shin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yosuke scores with a kick to the body.
Yosuke throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin slips a jab from Yosuke.
Shin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yosuke slips a jab from Shin.
Nice cross by Shin.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yosuke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Yosuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Yosuke's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Yosuke moves his leg out of the way.
Yosuke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ji Soo Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Yosuke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosuke throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Yosuke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yosuke staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Yosuke misses the target.
Shin throws a leg kick
and Yosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
Yosuke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yosuke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin gets a clinch.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yosuke.
Yosuke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin slips a jab from Yosuke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Yosuke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yosuke throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Yosuke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Yosuke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yosuke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yosuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yosuke throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Yosuke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yosuke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yosuke moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Shin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yosuke.
Yosuke misses with a kick to the body.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yosuke manages to avoid it.
Yosuke catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin blocks a jab.
Yosuke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yosuke tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Shin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Yosuke avoids it.
Shin misses the body punch
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yosuke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yosuke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yosuke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yosuke with a nice calf kick.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Yosuke scores with a nice right hand.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Yosuke saw that one coming.
Shin throws a leg kick but Yosuke moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Yosuke avoids the damage to the body.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin is working Yosuke over against the cage.
Yosuke lands with a left to the head.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yosuke avoids it.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin missing with knees to the body.
Yosuke misses with the head strike.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin blocking some punches.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yosuke blocks it with crossed arms.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
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 Vien Yosuke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shin lands with an uppercut that bounces Yosuke off the cage and back into range.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shin takes one on the button.
Yosuke avoids a kick to the body.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yosuke.
Yosuke lands a head shot.
Vien Yosuke is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Yosuke throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Yosuke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yosuke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yosuke catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Yosuke misses.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shin throws a leg kick but Yosuke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yosuke throws a good cross that connects.
Yosuke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yosuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yosuke misses with a body kick.
Shin throws a leg kick but Yosuke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Yosuke misses the target.
Yosuke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin with a nice calf kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yosuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yosuke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke looks to throw a body kick
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin slips a jab from Yosuke.
Shin moves into range and clinches up with Yosuke.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yosuke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shin takes one to the chin there.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Yosuke lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yosuke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yosuke.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Yosuke slips the punch.
Shin tests Yosuke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Yosuke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Yosuke slips the punch.
Yosuke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Shin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Yosuke is out of range.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Yosuke's head.
Shin lands a really nice looking cross but Yosuke seems unphased.
Yosuke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yosuke lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yosuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Yosuke moves away and avoids it.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Yosuke's head but Yosuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yosuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Yosuke saw that one coming.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Yosuke moved away.
Yosuke is looking to counter punch.
Yosuke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yosuke moves out of range of the body kick.
Yosuke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Yosuke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Yosuke misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ji Soo Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shin misses with a body punch
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Shin.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yosuke.
Yosuke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yosuke.
Yosuke throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yosuke's knee momentarily.
Yosuke looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin wants to slow Yosuke down by chopping away at his legs.
Yosuke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yosuke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Yosuke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yosuke throws out the jab.
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yosuke connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin lands a jab to the head.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yosuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yosuke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosuke with a nice calf kick.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin lands a body shot.
Yosuke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
A jab from Shin misses.
Yosuke misses with a kick to the body.
Yosuke throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Yosuke. That snapped Shin's head back.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yosuke throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin throws a low kick but Yosuke moves out of range easily.
Yosuke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yosuke.
Yosuke thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Good shot there by Yosuke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yosuke.
Yosuke tries to land a body kick
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Yosuke is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Yosuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yosuke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Shin backs away, Yosuke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yosuke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shin to score with a decent uppercut.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yosuke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yosuke missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Yosuke thumps Shin with a low kick.
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yosuke, pushing him back against the cage.
Ji Soo Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yosuke fails to land.
Yosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yosuke.
Shin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yosuke.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yosuke avoids it.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Yosuke controls the action.
Yosuke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yosuke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yosuke misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yosuke throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin lands a really nice looking cross but Yosuke seems unphased.
Yosuke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosuke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Yosuke counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
Yosuke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Yosuke.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Yosuke stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yosuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yosuke lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vien Yosuke.
I think Yosuke 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 Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vien Yosuke!
After winning the bout, Vien Yosuke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Natta (ranked 2027 p4p, 2652 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 151 p4p, 191 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Natta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Natta misses.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Natta shakes him off and moves away.
Natta throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Natta is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones rushes Natta and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Jones is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Natta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Natta misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Natta pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Natta misses with some punches.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natta misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Natta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Natta has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Natta's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Natta right now.
Good control from Jones.
Natta tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Natta trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Natta can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Natta is controlling his hands well.
Jones is looking to control Natta but Natta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jones keeps control of the position as Natta tries to break free.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Natta.
Jones is not going to allow Natta to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Natta rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Natta drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Caleb Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Natta is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Natta prevents Jones from taking his back.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Natta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Natta.
Natta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Natta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta preventing the sweep.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Natta to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Natta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natta is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Natta to get the leverage.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Natta has control of the leg.
Natta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Natta sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Natta.
Jones slips a straight right by Natta.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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 Marco Natta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Natta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Natta swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Jones tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Natta tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Natta blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Natta backwards.
Natta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Natta pulls guard successfully.
Natta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Natta has worked his arm free - good work by Natta!
A control attempt from Natta but he's now mounted!
Natta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Natta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Natta is working away.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Natta defending well.
Natta trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Natta moves into full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Natta 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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Jones taking a break here but Natta is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Nichols (ranked 1038 p4p, 3029 weight class) and William Kidd (ranked 140 p4p, 342 weight class). Kidd has chosen Hoist The Colours as his entrance music. Paul Nichols has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols 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.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Nichols does it's job there.
Kidd takes a swing at Nichols's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Nichols misses the jab.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols 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.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
Nichols half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nichols fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Nichols tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Nichols.
Nichols scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nichols misses the shot to the body.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nichols feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd tries to bum rush Nichols with a series of wild strikes but Nichols uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nichols motions for Kidd to come forward. Nichols throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd slips under a jab from Nichols.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd moves out of range of the leg kick from Nichols.
Nichols throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
It seemed like Kidd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Nichols moves away and avoids it.
Nichols misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Nichols will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd tries to move into range but Nichols moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 Kidd is rocked!
Nichols drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kidd's head, knocking him out cold! Nichols is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorov (ranked 824 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Ripp Colton (ranked 36 p4p, 153 weight class). Sidorov comes to the cage accompanied by Sidorov's Heart. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown but Colton shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colton! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidorov is defended easily by Colton.
Colton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidorov.
Sidorov feints and as Colton raises his hands in defense, Sidorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sidorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sidorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colton seems keen to control Sidorov's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Colton pulls Sidorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Sidorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sidorov scores with a takedown into Colton's guard.
Sidorov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton has control of Sidorov's left arm, preventing Sidorov from doing any damage.
Colton being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton controls Sidorov momentarily but Sidorov frees himself.
Sidorov 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sidorov trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colton slaps away a takedown attempt from Sidorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sidorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Colton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Colton tries to buck Sidorov off but Sidorov is having none of it.
Sidorov landing a few strikes.
Colton tries to bench press Sidorov off him but Sidorov keeps the position.
Sidorov throws a strike aimed at the side of Colton's head but Colton avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov 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.
No luck for Sidorov with that takedown attempt.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Colton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov just content to control the position.
Sidorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov wants to control but Colton is keeping him busy.
Sidorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Sidorov takes a little break here. Colton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sidorov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Colton is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidorov fails to land the takedown.
Sidorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sidorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sidorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colton is fending him off so far but Sidorov persists. Nope, Colton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colton misses the jab.
Colton swings for the body but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov goes for a double leg but Colton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colton continues to drive forward.
Colton wants to get back to striking at distance but Sidorov won't allow it.
Sidorov has picked Colton up - he's going for a ride! Sidorov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sidorov lands strikes from half guard.
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Sidorov trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sidorov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that second round.
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.
Sidorov 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.
Ivan Sidorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sidorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov is looking to pass into half guard but Colton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Colton is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidorov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Colton is now in half guard.
Sidorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colton is working away from the top position though.
Sidorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sidorov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Sidorov pulls Colton in close to his closed guard and prevents Colton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sidorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colton manages to get himself to full guard.
Colton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sidorov wants to control but Colton is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sidorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sidorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sidorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now.
Colton pulls Sidorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Sidorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Sidorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Oliviera (ranked 806 p4p, 3825 weight class) and Calvin Fishcake (ranked 109 p4p, 381 weight class). Santino Oliviera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santino Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calvin Fishcake!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fishcake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliviera darts in and clinches Fishcake up against the cage.
Oliviera successfully pulls guard.
Fishcake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliviera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fishcake is defending well. Oliviera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fishcake has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Oliviera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
A victorious Santino Oliviera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Venegas (ranked 282 p4p, 384 weight class) and Derrick Bradley (ranked 10 p4p, 13 weight class). Bradley has chosen Sudbury Saturday Night as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
Venegas misses with a takedown
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradley tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradley to the ground. Bradley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Bradley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Venegas closes the distance and clinches up with Bradley, looking for a takedown. Venegas pushes Bradley against the cage but Bradley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Venegas is rocked!
Bradley lands a leg kick that knocks Venegas off balance momentarily.
Oh Venegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venegas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradley defends well and Venegas ends up having to push Bradley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradley closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Venegas ! Bradley dives in looking to finish! Venegas is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Bradley!
A relieved looking Derrick Bradley 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 67 p4p, 318 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by YxngB - The Irish. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
McCoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald walks into a jab.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
McCoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCoy misses with a left hand
and McCoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy is rocked!
McDonald knocks out McCoy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McDonald before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McDonald picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholas McDonald!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Gurgel (ranked 190 p4p, 250 weight class) and Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 27 p4p, 37 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Gurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gurgel eats them both and turns towards Kovacevic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovacevic sprawls and moves away.
Gurgel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovacevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gurgel somewhat.
Kovacevic scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Gurgel's shoulder, as Gurgel tries to avoid the shot.
Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacevic is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel tries to counter by clinching up but Kovacevic breaks away and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovacevic as he connects with a hook.
Gurgel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovacevic tries to sprawl out of it but Gurgel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovacevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Kovacevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gurgel.
Kovacevic looks to land a right hand but Gurgel moved out of range.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Kovacevic. Beautiful body shot.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gurgel gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kovacevic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gurgel wakes up just in time to hear Kovacevic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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