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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Flow (ranked 4702 p4p, 23607 weight class) and Gregor CleaPain (ranked 474 p4p, 568 weight class). Robert Flow 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Flow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor CleaPain! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flow. CleaPain does a little dance to reset his feet. CleaPain feints the counter takedown. Flow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. CleaPain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Flow misses with a hook. CleaPain ducked under it nicely. CleaPain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Flow. Flow throws a body punch but CleaPain moves out of range. CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flow. Flow tests CleaPain's chin there with a solid looking shot. It looks like Gregor CleaPain has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flow lands a big uppercut and CleaPain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but CleaPain looks OK. Flow waves CleaPain back to his feet! CleaPain is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Flow plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops CleaPain to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! CleaPain just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Flow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 3091 p4p, 23788 weight class) and Jay Meadows (ranked 355 p4p, 547 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Meadows! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vayrynen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut. Meadows looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range. Vayrynen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vayrynen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Vayrynen stuns Meadows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice shot lands for Meadows. Vayrynen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Sloppy strikes there by Vayrynen. Meadows is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vayrynen asserts his dominance and retains side control. Vayrynen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working. Meadows is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Vayrynen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meadows some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meadows has escaped the position, nice work there. Sloppy strikes there by Vayrynen. Meadows is trying to escape the position but Vayrynen is controlling the position. Vayrynen wants to control but Meadows is keeping him busy. Vayrynen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on Meadows's face as Vayrynen controls the position.
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. Vayrynen working the ground and pound. Vayrynen throws a strike aimed at the side of Meadows's head but Meadows avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vayrynen controls the position. Vayrynen tries for a kimura but Meadows is defending well. Vayrynen lands a decent elbow from side control. Vayrynen controls the position. The strikes coming from Vayrynen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vayrynen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Vayrynen working the ground and pound from side control. Vayrynen controlling the position. Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meadows has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vayrynen in side control, throwing shots but Meadows defends. Vayrynen trying to control the position but Meadows is working away. Vayrynen misses with the ground and pound. Vayrynen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Vayrynen is trying to get an arm triangle but Meadows is defending well. Meadows is trying to escape the position but Vayrynen is controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Vayrynen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Vayrynen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meadows has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vayrynen but great work by Meadows. Meadows decides to take the fight back to the feet. Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meadows.
Vayrynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slow jab from Meadows misses its intended target. Vayrynen misses with a few strikes there.
Vayrynen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Meadows.
That's six minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Meadows. Vayrynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meadows tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vayrynen moves out of range as Meadows strikes. Meadows throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vayrynen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vayrynen avoids the body shot from Meadows.
Nice jab there from Vayrynen. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vayrynen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meadows. Meadows on the wrong end of a nice hook. A low kick lands for Vayrynen.
Meadows missing with a left hand there. Vayrynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Meadows misses with a lunging right hand
and Vayrynen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meadows thinking. Nice defenses there by Vayrynen. Vayrynen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Vayrynen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jay Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meadows misses with a combination
and Vayrynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Vayrynen. Vayrynen is looking to clinch but Meadows is avoiding it.
Vayrynen moves into the clinch. Meadows blocks a body shot from Vayrynen. Vayrynen lands a nice uppercut. Vayrynen lands a hook to the side of the head. Vayrynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Meadows backwards. Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Vayrynen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meadows can pounce on him.
Jay Meadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Meadows throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Meadows avoids the body shot from Vayrynen.
Meadows jabbing away but nothing is landing. Meadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Meadows walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Meadows displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Vayrynen works Meadows's body with a nice hook.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Vayrynen. Nice defenses there by Vayrynen. Meadows pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Meadows throws a looping overhand right but Vayrynen ducks down to avoid it. Meadows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meadows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vayrynen shoots for a takedown but Meadows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Vayrynen gets a double leg takedown into Meadows's guard. Meadows is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vayrynen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vayrynen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Meadows is trying to stand up here but Vayrynen is controlling him well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Meadows avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vayrynen. Vayrynen wants to take a breather but Meadows is having none of it. Vayrynen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Vayrynen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vayrynen is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Vayrynen dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Meadows tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Meadows there. Vayrynen defending well as Meadows loads up on a big left hand. Vayrynen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Vayrynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Vayrynen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vayrynen darts in and clinches Meadows up against the cage. Vayrynen scores with a shoulder strike. Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen gets through Meadows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Meadows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vayrynen lands a body punch. Meadows is trying to break the clinch but Vayrynen has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vayrynen lands with a right to the head. Meadows is rocked! Meadows is looking to break free of the clinch but Vayrynen has double underhooks. Meadows is still on wobbly legs! Can Vayrynen finish him? Meadows is trying to break free. Vayrynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Vayrynen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Meadows's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Meadows drops to his knees and Vayrynen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Vayrynen! A relieved looking Paavo Vayrynen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Messing (ranked 3546 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Elton Sparks (ranked 394 p4p, 264 weight class). Gerard Messing had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Messing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elton Sparks! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messing was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks. Messing uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Messing shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Messing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sparks throws out a loose jab but Messing uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circling - Messing throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Messing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Sparks is staying active underneath Messing, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Messing passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparks! Messing looking to finish Sparks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparks!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparks tries to hold on but Messing postures up. Messing content just to control the position here. Messing raining down hammerfists from mount. Sparks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Messing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ground and pound from Messing. Messing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparks sees it coming and defends easily. We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparks wants to control but Messing is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparks is staying active underneath Messing, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Messing is very close to passing his half guard. Messing wants to pass the guard but Sparks is defending well. Messing is looking for a kimura here.
Messing wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy. Sparks trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparks wants to get back to full guard. Messing content to control rather than advance. Sparks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Sparks takes one to the chin there. Sparks misses the jab. Elton Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Messing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Messing has his takedown stuffed and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Messing slips a jab from Sparks. Sparks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messing to score an easy takedown into full guard. Messing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messing is one step ahead there. Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sparks is pulling down on Messing's head to control his posture. Messing passes Sparks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Sparks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Messing controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Messing landing strikes, looking to finish! Messing unloading with bombs! Messing working for a submission but Sparks is keeping him at bay. Sparks is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Messing looking to control but Sparks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sparks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Messing avoids the attempt from Sparks to control. Sparks is squirming around, avoiding Messing's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Sparks is working to get back to half guard.
Messing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparks is looking to escape. Messing lands a couple of good shots and Sparks has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Sparks takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Messing avoiding Sparks 's attempts to control his hands. Messing working for a choke but Sparks is defending well. Messing gets his hands free as Sparks looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Sparks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Messing is staying active. Sparks tries to escape the position.
Messing is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sparks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Sparks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. The referee is taking a good look at Sparks as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Messing!
Sparks trying to control the action but Messing just sinks the hooks in. Messing landing with strikes. Sparks wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Messing lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Messing dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gerard Messing's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Nice cross by Sparks. Messing lands a jab. Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Messing throws out the jab. Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Messing with a poor takedown and Sparks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messing thinking. Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Messing. Messing leaning his opponent against the cage. Messing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparks keeps control of Messing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sparks stops a takedown attempt from Messing.
Sparks controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messings head. Sparks letting Messing take a breather here. Messing breaks the clinch.
Messing walks into a jab. Sparks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Messing on the side of the head. Sparks blocks a jab. Elton Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup. Messing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Messing looks for a takedown but Sparks sprawls well. Sparks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Messing swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
It seemed like Sparks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messing. Messing attempts a counter takedown but Sparks avoids it well and moves away. Messing throws a body shot but no joy. Sparks swings for the body but Messing moves out of range.
Sparks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Messing. Messing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Messing lands a body shot.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messing. Elton Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparks enables Messing to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Messing lands a couple of elbows. Messing looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sparks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Messing pushing down on Sparks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Messing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Messing controlling the action here.
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. Sparks wants to control but Messing is keeping busy and won't allow it. Messing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sparks tries to kick Messing off but Messing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Messing is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably.
Messing 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 five minutes gone in the round. Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Messing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Messing. Messing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sparks won't allow Messing to pass to mount. Sparks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Messing working the head and body with strikes.
That's six 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. Sparks looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Messing is working away from the top position though. Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sparks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jab from Sparks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Messing jabs at Sparks's body. Sparks lands a nice hook to Messing's body. Messing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Messing moves away from the strike by Sparks. Messing shoots in but Sparks avoids the takedown attempt easily. Messing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Messing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Sparks misses with a hook. Messing checks a leg kick. Messing connects with a single shot there. Messing moves into range and connects with a jab. Messing throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparks counters with a straight right hand. Sparks throws the left hand but Messing avoids the punch easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Sparks misses. Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Messing swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Sparks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparks lands with an overhand left. Sparks throws a hook but Messing avoids it easily. Messing tries to counter with a takedown but Sparks is quick to defend against it. Messing fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Messing's shoulder, as Messing tries to avoid the shot. Messing blocks a jab. Messing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sparks misses with a hook. Messing moves away from the strike by Sparks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Sparks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gerard Messing's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy. Messing feinted with a counter takedown. Messing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparks. Sparks misses with a straight right. Messing feinted with a counter takedown. Sparks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Messing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparks is fending him off so far but Messing persists. Nope, Sparks circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparks throws a series of punches but Messing avoids them all with ease. Messing dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sparks working aggressively here.
Messing has picked Sparks up - he's going for a ride! Messing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Messing is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sparks has hold of Messing's hands but Messing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sparks is trying to stand.
Messing wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy. Messing is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sparks wants to improve his position but Messing is controlling well.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Sparks is defending well. Messing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Messing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Messing is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Messing is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Messing. Sparks does a little dance to reset his feet. Messing walks into a stiff left hand from Sparks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messing. Messing misses with a wild body shot. Nice shot lands for Sparks. Messing darts in looking for a takedown but Sparks gets double underhooks and turns Messing into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Messing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Messing misses with a straight right. Sparks throws a shot from downtown. Messing moves away and avoids it. Messing just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messing sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sparks tries to clinch up but Messing circles away and keeps his distance. Messing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Messing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messing is one step ahead there. Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Messing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Sparks working a defensive guard but Messing passes into half guard.
Gerard Messing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time. Messing works his foot free and advances to mount. Sparks tries to hold on but Messing postures up. Sparks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Messing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Sparks is working to get back to half guard.
Messing working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Messing with shots to the head and body - Sparks looks very uncomfortable down there. Sparks is rocked! Messing is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sparks goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Messing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerard Messing! Gerard Messing 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krasimir Mihaylov (ranked 1648 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Lucaerys Strong (ranked 202 p4p, 305 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krasimir Mihaylov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strong throws a leg kick but Mihaylov checks it. Mihaylov takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses. Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mihaylov lands a jab to Strong's midsection. A head kick misses from Mihaylov. Mihaylov slips a straight right by Strong. Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Strong misses with a body kick. Mihaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body shot. An inside leg kick from Mihaylov misses. Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong lands a body shot.
Mihaylov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov. Strong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Strong misses with some punches.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it. Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage. Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong throws a head kick that misses. Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov. Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mihaylov checks it well. Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaylov moves out of range easily. Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mihaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut. Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strong throws a half hearted mid kick. Strong thumps Mihaylov with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov. Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mihaylov can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet. Mihaylov scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Strong. An attempted straight right counter from Mihaylov misses the target. Strong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mihaylov checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Mihaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mihaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mihaylov tries to clinch and Strong counters with a nice uppercut. Strong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong. Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick. Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses. Strong throws a wild body kick that Mihaylov sees coming a mile off. Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Strong throws a nice looking combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A counter left hand to the body from Mihaylov misses its target. Strong darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Mihaylov. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov. Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mihaylov is defending well for now. Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strong throws an elbow but misses. Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off. Strong feints a counter leg kick. Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs. Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot. Strong throws a head kick that misses. Mihaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it. Mihaylov gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch. Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong. Mihaylov manages to pull guard.
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mihaylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mihaylov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Strong is looking to defend but Mihaylov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Strong! Mihaylov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Strong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krasimir Mihaylov! A relieved looking Krasimir Mihaylov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Osmond (ranked 2235 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Horus Hekkala (ranked 262 p4p, 160 weight class). Joel Osmond 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Osmond! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horus Hekkala! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Osmond. Osmond trying to control the position but Hekkala is working away. Hekkala is looking for a sweep. Osmond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hekkala has escaped the position, nice work there. Osmond is looking to take a break and control but Hekkala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hekkala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osmond creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hekkala sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Osmond wants to control but Hekkala is keeping him busy. Osmond working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Osmond working the ground and pound but Hekkala is defending the strikes. Osmond taking a breather here. Osmond in side control, throwing shots but Hekkala defends. Osmond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hekkala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hekkala is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osmond wants to control but Hekkala is keeping him busy. Hekkala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Osmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hekkala is not content to let Osmond control the position. Osmond in side control, throwing shots but Hekkala defends. Osmond trying to control the action but Hekkala is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ground and pound from Osmond seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Osmond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hekkala sneaks back into half guard. Hekkala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osmond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osmond's back! Osmond trying to control the action but Hekkala just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A bit of a pause in the action here. Hekkala controlling the positon. Hekkala avoiding Osmond 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Hekkala really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Osmond. You can see the frustration on Osmond's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hekkala avoiding Osmond 's attempts to control his hands. Hekkala controlling well, preventing Osmond from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Osmond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hekkala.
Osmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Osmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Hekkala gets his hands free. Osmond tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Osmond just trying to survive but Hekkala is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Osmond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hekkala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Hekkala is hanging on to Osmond's back as he tries to escape.
Osmond trying to control the hands but Hekkala won't let him. Hekkala controls the action.
That's eight 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. Osmond is trying to break free.
Osmond turns into Hekkala and is now in his guard.
We've been hearing that Osmond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Osmond throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Osmond is working Hekkala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Osmond trying to control but Hekkala is working from the bottom. Hekkala keeping full guard, as Osmond tries to pass. Hekkala has his hands on Osmond's head, controlling the position. Osmond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Osmond stands and throws Hekkala's legs to the side, diving into side control. 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 Joel Osmond will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Osmond on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hekkala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hekkala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osmond paws at him with a jab and circles away. Osmond changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osmond moves away. Osmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hekkala sprawls and moves away. Hekkala with a nice cross. It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hekkala lands a nice shot that snaps Osmond's head back.
Hekkala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Osmond throws a right hand that misses
and Hekkala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osmond shoots in for a takedown but Hekkala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hekkala! But no joy. Hekkala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hekkala is looking to clinch. Osmond slips under a jab from Hekkala. Hekkala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Osmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hekkala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Osmond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hekkala swivels and escapes. A jab from Osmond misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hekkala dodges the punch combination from Osmond.
Hekkala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Osmond checks a leg kick. Hekkala cracks Osmond with a good jab. Hekkala jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice shot by Hekkala. Good shot there by Hekkala. Joel Osmond's cut is getting worse. Osmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Osmond throws a right and a left that Hekkala avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hekkala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osmond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hekkala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horus Hekkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hekkala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hekkala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osmond. That did some damage! Horus Hekkala seems to be getting the better of the standup. Osmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hekkala lands a left and a right that send Osmond crashing to the mat, dazed. Hekkala thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Osmond is rocked! Hekkala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hekkala closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Osmond out cold! Osmond corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horus Hekkala! An out of breath Horus Hekkala 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 1685 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Devon Merchant (ranked 206 p4p, 254 weight class). Merchant has chosen HonestKey- Pass as his entrance music. Cactus Jack 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Merchant! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Merchant misses with an uppercut. Merchant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jack fails with a takedown attempt. Merchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jack fails with a takedown attempt. Jack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Merchant seems keen to control Jack's posture. Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jack chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jack connects with a couple of short punches. Merchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Merchant, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jack throws an elbow that misses. Merchant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Merchant!
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merchant is aware though and is defending well. Jack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Jack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time. Merchant is not content to let Jack control the position. Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Merchant is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Merchant wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Merchant wants to control but Jack is keeping busy.
Jack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merchant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Merchant is trying to get back to full guard. Merchant trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jack. Merchant is trying to control but can't.
Jack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merchant defends it well. Merchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily. Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well.
Jack wants to stand up but Merchant has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Merchant looking for submissions off his back. Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though. Jack working the head and body with strikes. Merchant is looking to improve his position.
Merchant is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jack looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Merchant! Jack with a couple of short strikes. Merchant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Jack trying to control the action but Merchant is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Merchant's head. Merchant trying to control here.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Merchant defends it. Merchant looking for submissions off his back. Jack is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Merchant to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Merchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well. Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merchant's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though. Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Jack seems to be working for a kimura but Merchant defends the submission attempt. Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Merchant wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Merchant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back! Merchant controlling from the back. Jack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Merchant is landing with strikes from the back. Merchant punishes Jack with strikes from the back mount. Merchant biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jack is trapped and Merchant is scoring with shots to the head and body. Jack covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Merchant is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Merchant loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jack hold on?
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jack trying to control the hands but Merchant won't let him. Jack is trying to break free.
Merchant is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Merchant gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Merchant gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Merchant apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merchant tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merchant to the ground. Merchant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jack tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Merchant counters with a takedown into side control. Jack parries the strikes from Merchant easily there. Merchant is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jack to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merchant. Jack tries to roll over but Merchant keeps him under control. Merchant thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Merchant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jack is positioning himself well to prevent Merchant advancing to mount. Merchant working the head and body with strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Merchant is looking to stall here but Jack recovers full guard. Jack trying to control the position.
Merchant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Sloppy strikes there by Merchant. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jack takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Merchant has knee on belly momentarily but Jack bucks him off and regains half guard. Merchant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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 Cactus Jack will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Merchant leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Merchant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Merchant lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Merchant tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch. Jack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merchant manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Merchant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jack shoots for a takedown but Merchant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Merchant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jack. Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merchant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Merchant with the counter takedown but Jack avoids it easily. Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Merchant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jack won't be happy with that. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merchant off and has taken his back! Jack lands a shot to the body. You can see the frustration on Merchant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jack avoiding Merchant 's attempts to control his hands. Jack scores with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Merchant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jack's guard. Nice work there by Merchant.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Merchant throws a big elbow that misses. Merchant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head. Merchant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jack is trying to keep Merchant in close.
Jack throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Jack is trying to keep Merchant in close.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merchant is controlling him. Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cactus Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Merchant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jack's head. Merchant's corner is telling him to maintain position. Merchant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Merchant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Merchant scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jack keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully. Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Merchant distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Merchant wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Merchant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Merchant lands a couple of digs. Merchant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jack wants to stand but Merchant is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Merchant throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot. Merchant 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. Merchant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jack 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. Merchant wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Merchant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Merchant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Merchant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merchant is controlling him. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Merchant throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jack defending well as Merchant loads up on a big left hand. Merchant stuffs the takedown. Merchant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Merchant. No joy for Jack on that attempt. Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merchant. Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merchant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Merchant scores with a body shot.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes. Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merchant's waist but Merchant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side. Merchant slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat. Merchant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jack's half guard. Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Merchant wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs. Merchant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jack is looking to improve his position.
Merchant is keen to just control but Jack is a slippery customer. Merchant prevents Jack from standing back up.
Merchant throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jack is not content to let Merchant control the position. Merchant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Merchant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merchant throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Merchant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jack is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Merchant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack wants to clinch. And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jack shoots in but no luck this time. A momentary lapse in concentration from Merchant enables Jack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Merchant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jack looking to pass the guard. Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Merchant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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! Merchant just misses with a punch to the body.
Merchant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. Merchant tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merchant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merchant circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jack tries to clinch but fails miserably and Merchant counters with a single leg into guard. Jack didn't expect that. Merchant with a flurry of punches that miss. Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Merchant throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Merchant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Merchant stopping the sweep attempt from Jack. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Merchant distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Merchant sitting in guard, not really doing much. Merchant trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom. Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Merchant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Merchant wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position. Jack wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merchant is now in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merchant connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple. Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Merchant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jack is pressing down on Merchant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merchant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jack keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully. Merchant throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Merchant looking to control.
Merchant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Merchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it. Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Merchant. Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Merchant's legs - danger averted. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jack with a flurry of punches that miss. Jack postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Merchant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Merchant misses the shot to the body. Jack is looking to counter the offense by Merchant and move into the clinch. Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jack drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Merchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jack wants to control from the top but Merchant keeps moving. Jack connects with a couple of short punches. Jack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merchant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jack, into his guard. Merchant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard. Merchant is still trying to improve position. Jack keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully. Jack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merchant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Merchant prevents Jack from improving his position. Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Merchant sits in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merchant lands a nice short elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merchant pulls his head out easily. Merchant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Merchant is nestled in close to Jack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Merchant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Merchant lands strikes from half guard. Merchant winds up and cracks Jack with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Merchant moves into full mount! Jack won't be happy about that! Merchant lands a heavy elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Merchant with good strikes from the mount here! Merchant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jack looks a forlorn figure.
Merchant cracks Jack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jack is rocked! Merchant softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jack is out cold! Merchant jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Merchant! Devon Merchant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Howell (ranked 1447 p4p, 1395 weight class) and Jimmy Clubber (ranked 180 p4p, 169 weight class). Howell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- The Unseen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Howell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Clubber! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clubber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howell was well out of range. Poor timing from Clubber. Clubber lands an overhand right. It looks like Julius Howell has been cut. Howell throws a hook but Clubber blocks it. Clubber slips a jab from Howell. Clubber moves out of range of the strikes. Clubber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Clubber digs a good body shot into Howell's ribs. Clubber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut. Clubber swings widly with a right hand
and Howell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Clubber is controlling Howell's posture. Howell won't allow Clubber to sweep him here. Clubber has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage. Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clubber keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. Clubber is looking to sweep but instead, Howell has passed into half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it. Howell controlling the action here. Howell throwing shots but Clubber is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clubber wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Clubber defending well. Clubber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Clubber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Clubber trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Howell lands with a punch from half guard. Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done. Clubber managing to control the position. Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Clubber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Howell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Clubber stands up from guard. Let's bang! Clubber lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand. Howell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Clubber tries to clinch up but Howell circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Howell throws a lazy uppercut
and Clubber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clubber throws a head kick that misses. Clubber with a nice cross. Clubber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Howell lands a right hook to the body.
Jimmy Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Howell misses with a body shot
and Clubber counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clubber tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Howell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Howell avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Howell takes a swing at Clubber's ribcage but misses. Clubber ducks under a wild hook from Howell. Clubber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Howell lands a high kick!
Clubber sizes up Howell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Julius Howell's cut is getting worse. Howell 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. Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Howell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Clubber wants to get back to full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Howell controlling the pace. Clubber tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. Howell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Clubber is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control. Clubber is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Clubber controlling the position for now. Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Howell passes to side control. Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clubber has escaped the position, nice work there. Howell is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Clubber can't do much from the bottom here. Howell is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight 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. Howell throws an elbow but Clubber slips to the side and avoids it well. Howell is putting a hurting on Clubber here, landing some big shots from side control. Clubber tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it. Clubber is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it. Clubber is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Howell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clubber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy Howell right now.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Howell tries to buck him off.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy. Howell tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Clubber controls the action. Howell trying to survive by controlling the hands. Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon. 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 Julius Howell will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Clubber takes the fight into the clinch. Clubber misses with a punch to the body.
Howell has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber.
Howell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clubber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Clubber swings wildly with an uppercut but Howell uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Clubber. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clubber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clubber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Howell tries to circle away but Clubber has him pinned against the cage. Clubber misses with some punches.
A short right from Clubber on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Clubber fails to land. Howell throws a punch but it's blocked by Clubber. Clubber lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Clubber. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clubber. Clubber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Julius Howell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Clubber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Clubber lands with a right to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Clubber.
Knees to the body from Clubber.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clubber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Clubber lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clubber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howell throws a punch but it's blocked by Clubber. Clubber pushes Howell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Clubber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clubber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Clubber tries a body shot but Howell blocks it.
Howell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clubber's elbow. Howell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clubber backwards. Clubber landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clubber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Howell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Clubber tries to work over Howell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clubber tries a body shot but Howell blocks it.
Clubber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howell. Clubber effectively controlling the action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Clubber. Clubber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howell. Clubber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clubber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howell.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clubber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howell.
Clubber scores with a shoulder strike. Howell misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber lands a shoulder strike. Jeez, Julius Howell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Jimmy Clubber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Clubber scores with a knee to the head.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clubber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clubber can't find room to land a body shot as Howell controls the action.
Clubber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clubber struggles to land a body shot inside as Howell controls his hands.
Clubber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clubber struggles to land a body shot inside as Howell controls his hands.
Howell pulls guard effortlessly. Howell is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clubber content to stall in guard here. Clubber wants to get up but he can't break Howell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Howell is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much. Clubber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Howell shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense. Clubber replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Howell blocks it well. Clubber throws a sloppy body shot
and Howell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clubber sees it coming and avoids it easily. Clubber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howell, pushing him back against the cage. Clubber throws a head punch that misses. Howell has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber.
Howell tries to pull guard but Clubber holds him up against the cage and eventually Howell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clubber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howell's elbow. Clubber scores with a shot to the side of Howell's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Clubber! During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thunda Punch (ranked 861 p4p, 478 weight class) and Rabies Raivo (ranked 107 p4p, 66 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunda Punch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabies Raivo! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Punch misses with a looping right. Raivo feints a counter leg kick. Raivo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Raivo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Raivo tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it. A low kick from Raivo misses and Punch counters with a good, hard body kick but Raivo shrugs it off. Punch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Punch. Punch looks to land a body kick but Raivo moved away. Raivo throws out a counter right but Punch avoids it with no problem. Punch scores with a hook to the body. Raivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away. Punch just misses with a punch to the body.
Raivo moves out of range as Punch strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Punch checks a leg kick nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Punch misses its target. Punch moves out of range of the body kick from Raivo.
A low kick lands for Raivo.
Punch swings for the body but Raivo moves out of range.
Punch avoids a kick to the body.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raivo moves away. Raivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Punch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Punch tests Raivo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punch throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Raivo moves out of range of the strikes. Punch slips a straight right by Raivo. Punch misses with a hook to the body
and Raivo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Punch blocks a leg kick. Raivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raivo throws a good cross that connects.
Punch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raivo.
Punch is looking to wear down Raivo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Punch throws the kick towards the body but Raivo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punch moves away from the strike by Raivo. Punch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raivo throws out the jab. Punch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Punch backs off Raivo throws a huge counter combo but Punch manages to avoid it all. Raivo slips under a jab. Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raivo moves away. Raivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punch swings widly with a right hand
and Raivo counters with a nice body kick.
Raivo moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Punch looks to land a body kick but Raivo moved away. Punch throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range. Raivo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Raivo walks into a stiff left hand from Punch. Punch looks for the body kick but Raivo saw that one coming. Raivo misses with the combination.
Raivo tries to clinch up but Punch circles away and keeps his distance. Punch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Raivo clobbers Punch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. It looks like Thunda Punch has been cut. Punch swings for the body but Raivo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raivo! But no joy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Punch with a hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Raivo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Punch throwing a counter right hand but Raivo manages to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Punch checks a leg kick. Raivo misses with a double jab
and Punch counters with a nice kick to the body. Raivo misses with a lunging right hand
and Punch counters with a stiff right hand. Raivo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raivo misses with the combination.
Raivo clinches up with Punch and pushes him back against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Raivo.
Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Punch throws a right hand that Raivo ducks under and follows up with a left that Raivo also avoids with ease. A slow jab from Raivo misses its intended target. Punch tried to counter with a leg kick but Raivo avoided it. Punch misses with a body kick. Raivo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raivo takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Raivo throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It appears Punch was looking to counter with a kick there. A solid body kick from Raivo. Punch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Punch misses with a hook to the body
and Raivo counters with a thumping low kick. A solid body kick from Raivo. Punch tries to land a body kick and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Punch as he connects with a hook. Raivo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Punch looks to throw a body kick and Raivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Raivo throws a lazy head kick and Punch counters with a nice body kick. Nice body kick from Punch. Punch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Punch throws a leg kick that is checked and Raivo counters with a straight right hand. Punch is rocked! Punch walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Raivo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rabies Raivo! During a confident post fight interview, Rabies Raivo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Cloud (ranked 1016 p4p, 1020 weight class) and Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 128 p4p, 129 weight class). Yobachukwu has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akubundu Yobachukwu! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cloud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yobachukwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cloud's head. A big right from Yobachukwu misses. Cloud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cloud appears to be looking for a big counter. Akubundu Yobachukwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yobachukwu throws an off balance right hand
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut. Yobachukwu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Cloud cracks Yobachukwu with a good jab. Cloud throws a jab when Yobachukwu was well out of range. Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yobachukwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Cloud misses. Cloud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yobachukwu on the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Yobachukwu does a little dance to reset his feet. Yobachukwu seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cloud shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Yobachukwu is backing up but Cloud catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Yobachukwu covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cloud Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud! Robby Cloud 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 260 p4p, 325 weight class) and Axmed Abdullah (ranked 35 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axmed Abdullah ! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woerner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Woerner throws a front kick aimed at Abdullah 's knee but Abdullah avoids it well. Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woerner defends it well. A big right from Woerner misses. A telegraphed right hand from Abdullah misses the target. Woerner scores with a hook. Woerner throws a body punch but Abdullah moves out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abdullah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Woerner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Woerner cracks Abdullah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Woerner as he connects with a hook. Woerner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Woerner throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner throws a head kick that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah . Woerner misses with a low kick.
Woerner scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woerner throws a leg kick which misses Abdullah 's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdullah tries to avoid it. Woerner drops Abdullah with a straight right hand, right on the button! Woerner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner is the new heavyweight champion! Gigi Woerner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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