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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario's entrance music is VHB - Freedom Fighter. A fine choice. Reza Katebi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 cm
40
163 lbs
38 - 18 - 1 |
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175 cm
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165 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Erwin Ontario! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reza Katebi! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Katebi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ontario. Katebi tries a low kick but Ontario avoids it. Katebi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Katebi. Ontario fires out a quick counter leg kick but Katebi just manages to avoid it. Katebi scores with the left hand. Ontario knows he should have avoided that one. Katebi takes one to the chin there. Katebi throws a hook but Ontario blocks it. Ontario scores with a jab to the head.
Katebi misses with a looping right. Katebi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ontario. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ontario - that will leave a mark!
Katebi with a hook. Ontario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Reza Katebi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ontario chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ontario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ontario lands a nice looking body kick. Ontario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katebi.
Katebi jabs Ontario to the body, keeping him at a distance. Katebi misses with a looping left. Ontario connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ontario slips a straight right by Katebi. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ontario digs a good hook to Katebi's body.
Ontario looks to land a combination but Katebi avoids it well. Ontario works over Katebi's head and body with a nice combination. Katebi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Erwin Ontario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Katebi throws an overhand right that lands on Ontario's shoulder, as Ontario tries to avoid the shot. Ontario is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ontario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Good leg kick by Ontario there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab lands there for Katebi. Katebi wants to land a leg kick but Ontario is out of range. Ontario misses with a kick to the body.
Ontario slips a straight right by Katebi. Ontario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Katebi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ontario stuffs the takedown. Ontario tried to counter with a leg kick but Katebi avoided it. Katebi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Katebi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ontario connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Katebi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ontario's jab looks to have found its range, popping Katebi under the eye. Katebi throws an overhand right that lands on Ontario's shoulder, as Ontario tries to avoid the shot. Ontario throws a low kick but Katebi avoids it. Katebi misses with a leg kick and Ontario counters with a slapping leg kick. Ontario lands the left hand. Good work by Katebi as he checks the leg kick. Ontario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ontario bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katebi's head. Katebi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Katebi scores with a jab to the head.
Katebi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ontario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katebi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Katebi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Katebi. Ontario is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Katebi moves out of range of the body kick from Ontario.
Ontario lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Katebi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ontario pinned against the cage. Ontario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Katebi. Ontario slips a straight right by Katebi. Ontario throws a quick counter kick to the body but Katebi avoids it. Katebi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ontario.
Katebi looks to land a left hand but Ontario moved out of range nicely. Ontario is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ontario looks to throw the jab but Katebi is out of range. A jab lands there for Ontario. Katebi checks a low kick from Ontario. Ontario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ontario is looking to land body kicks. Ontario feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katebi's calf. Ontario with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Katebi to score with a decent uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Ontario. Katebi does a little dance to reset his feet. Katebi blocks a low kick nicely. Katebi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Katebi throws a low kick but Ontario moves out of range easily. Katebi moves away from the strike by Ontario. Ontario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ontario slips under a jab. Ontario misses with a two punch combination.
Ontario misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Katebi. Katebi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ontario looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katebi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ontario under the eye. Ontario moves into range and connects with a jab. Katebi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Ontario throws a series of punches but Katebi moves out of range. Katebi throws a looping overhand right but Ontario ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Ontario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ontario moves away from the strike by Katebi. Katebi ducks under a wild hook from Ontario. Ontario throws an overhand right that lands on Katebi's shoulder, as Katebi tries to avoid the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ontario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Katebi misses with a looping left. Ontario jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Katebi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ontario backing away here, and Katebi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Ontario throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Ontario dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Katebi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ontario. Ontario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katebi can do to turn this around? Ontario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Ontario. Katebi moves out of range of the body kick from Ontario.
Katebi connects with a body shot that sends Ontario's belly button to the back. Ontario feints and then cracks Katebi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katebi down. Ontario throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Katebi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Katebi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Katebi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ontario connects with a body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Ontario misses the target. Katebi tries to land a leg kick but Ontario saw it coming and moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Katebi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ontario has got the better of the exchanges. Katebi misses with a body shot.
Ontario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katebi.
Ontario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katebi manages to avoid it. Katebi loads up on a big right hand but Ontario slips the punch. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katebi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ontario - the referee stops the clock and Katebi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ontario. Katebi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Ontario misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Ontario lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katebi doesn't seem phased though. Ontario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katebi. Katebi moves away from the strike by Ontario. Katebi misses with an uppercut. Ontario saw that one coming. Ontario moves out of range of the strikes. Ontario lands a jab. Katebi misses with a wild body shot. Ontario throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Katebi. Ontario on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katebi. Katebi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ontario avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Katebi throws out a leg kick but Ontario moves out of range and Katebi only half commits. Ontario was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ontario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Katebi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ontario can pounce on him.
Katebi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ontario. A head kick by Katebi misses and Ontario counters with a nice uppercut. Erwin Ontario is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Katebi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ontario.
Ontario throws a right hand that Katebi ducks under and follows up with a left that Katebi also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Katebi is looking to score with low kicks. Ontario moves out of range as Katebi strikes. Ontario is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ontario lands the left hand. Katebi tries a low kick but Ontario avoids it. Katebi throws the kick towards the body but Ontario avoids it. Katebi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ontario. Katebi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ontario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katebi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ontario. Katebi shrugs it off though. Katebi misses the shot to the body. Katebi misses with a low kick. Ontario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Katebi looks to land a right hand but Ontario moved out of range. Ontario throws a body kick that misses. Ontario scores with a nice body kick.
Katebi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ontario but Ontario pushes him off and we're back to square one. Katebi is breathing heavily. Katebi moves away from the strike by Ontario.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Katebi misses with a leg kick and Ontario counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ontario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Katebi misses with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ontario, as that shot connected.
Katebi misses with a head kick.
Katebi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ontario lands with a shot to the body. Nice jab there from Ontario. Katebi throws an off balance right hand
and Ontario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Katebi misses with a head kick.
Katebi fails with a takedown attempt. Ontario misses the jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ontario lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Katebi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katebi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A big right from Katebi misses. Jab, jab by Ontario - just one landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ontario lets loose with a powerful body kick. Katebi will feel that in the morning. Katebi throws a hook to the side of Ontario's head but Ontario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Katebi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ontario slips under a jab. Crunch! Ontario slams his shin into Katebi's torso. Ontario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katebi manages to avoid it. Katebi throws out a loose jab but Ontario uses good head movement to avoid it. Katebi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Katebi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ontario. Ontario looks to score with a jab to the body but Katebi is just out of range. Good exchange - Ontario coming out on top. Ontario slips a jab and a cross from Katebi.
Ontario with a hook. Katebi throws a big shot that misses. Ontario scores with a push kick. Ontario tries to land a front kick but Katebi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Katebi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ontario throws a nice looking combination but Katebi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Katebi slips a jab from Ontario. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ontario thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Katebi if he has to take too many more of those.
Ontario lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Ontario dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Katebi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ontario sees it coming and avoids it easily. Katebi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katebi throws a lazy right hand but Ontario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ontario throwing a counter right hand but Katebi manages to avoid it. Katebi misses with a hook. Ontario ducked under it nicely. Ontario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katebi sees it coming and avoids it easily. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katebi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ontario - the referee stops the clock and Katebi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ontario. Katebi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Katebi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ontario. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ontario, as that shot connected.
Katebi loads up on a big right hand but Ontario slips the punch. Katebi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ontario jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ontario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ontario. Katebi shrugs it off though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ontario lands a head kick. Katebi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Ontario scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katebi in his tracks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A solid body kick from Ontario. Ontario scores with a kick to the midsection. Katebi connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Katebi thows a left - swing and a miss! Ontario staying out of range there. Katebi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ontario throws a wild body kick that Katebi sees coming a mile off. Katebi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Katebi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ontario. Ontario connects with a high kick. Ontario looks for the body kick but Katebi saw that one coming. Katebi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ontario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ontario misses with a body shot.
Ontario ducks right into an uppercut from Katebi. Katebi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ontario can pounce on him.
Katebi lands with a hook. Ontario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Katebi throws a jab when Ontario was well out of range. Katebi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ontario works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ontario controlling the position. Katebi forces his way into half guard. Ontario keeps control of the position for the meantime. Katebi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ontario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Katebi drops an elbow to the side of Ontario's head. Ontario looks like he's trying to stand up.
Katebi throwing shots but Ontario is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Katebi throwing shots but Ontario is blocking nicely. Ontario is trying to control but can't.
Ontario is trying to get back to full guard. Ontario moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Katebi wants to pass the guard but Ontario is keeping the position. Ontario is trying to keep Katebi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ontario wants to stand and escape but Katebi is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ontario defending well as Katebi loads up on a big left hand. Katebi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Katebi throws a chopping leg kick but Ontario manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ontario loads up on a big right hand but Katebi slips the punch. Katebi lands a jab. Katebi takes a swing at Ontario's ribcage but misses. Erwin Ontario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Katebi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A kick lands to the mid section there for Ontario. Ontario throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ontario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Katebi takes a kick to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Ontario. Ontario connects with a crisp jab. Katebi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ontario. Reza Katebi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ontario lands a nice shot that snaps Katebi's head back.
And that's the end of the fight! Erwin Ontario showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ontario, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Ontario! Erwin Ontario took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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