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Event:
Pulse 33
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Saskatchewan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westjoin.
Westjoin scores with a jab.
Saskatchewan defending well as Westjoin loads up on a big left hand.
Saskatchewan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saskatchewan fails with the takedown
enabling Westjoin to counter with a crisp jab.
Westjoin lands with an uppercut that bounces Saskatchewan off the ropes and back into range.
Westjoin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Westjoin swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Saskatchewan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saskatchewan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saskatchewan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westjoin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saskatchewan throwing strikes but missing.
Westjoin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Saskatchewan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westjoin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saskatchewan trying to control the position from guard on top but Westjoin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westjoin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westjoin tries to get out of the position.
Saskatchewan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saskatchewan throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saskatchewan takes a swing at Westjoin's ribcage but misses.
Westjoin throws out a powerful jab.
Saskatchewan catches Westjoin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saskatchewan misses with a hook
and Westjoin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Saskatchewan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Saskatchewan has Westjoin up against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Westjoin.
Westjoin misses with a punch on the inside.
Saskatchewan misses with some punches.
Westjoin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saskatchewan blocking some punches.
Saskatchewan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westjoin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westjoin misses with a body punch.
Saskatchewan misses with a punch to the body.
Westjoin struggles to land a body shot inside as Saskatchewan controls his hands.
#T3#
Westjoin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Westjoin lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Westjoin.
Westjoin gets underhooks to prevent Saskatchewan's takedown attempt.
Saskatchewan is trying to stall.
Saskatchewan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oregano Westjoin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan wants a takedown.
Westjoin lands a right hand.
Saskatchewan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Westjoin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saskatchewan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saskatchewan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Westjoin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Westjoin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westjoin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westjoin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westjoin prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Westjoin lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Saskatchewan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Westjoin is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Saskatchewan presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westjoin tries to throw a body punch but Saskatchewan avoids it by throwing Westjoin back against the ropes.
Westjoin lands with a short shot to the head.
Westjoin scores with a shot to the side of Saskatchewan's head.
Saskatchewan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westjoin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Westjoin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westjoin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saskatchewan.
Westjoin tries to work over Saskatchewan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westjoin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saskatchewan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oregano Westjoin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Westjoin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saskatchewan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saskatchewan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westjoin. Saskatchewan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saskatchewan moves away from the strike by Westjoin.
Westjoin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saskatchewan manages to avoid it.
Saskatchewan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Westjoin lands with a hook. Saskatchewan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saskatchewan moves away.
Westjoin tries to clinch but Saskatchewan moves out of range.
Oregano Westjoin is winning the standup battle so far.
Westjoin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Westjoin scores with a body shot.
Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saskatchewan moves away.
Westjoin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saskatchewan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westjoin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Saskatchewan has managed to clinch.
Saskatchewan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Westjoin prevents it.
Saskatchewan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oregano Westjoin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Saskatchewan.
Westjoin working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saskatchewan.
Oregano Westjoin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saskatchewan tries for a takedown but Westjoin manages to get underhooks.
Westjoin lands a nice shot to the body.
Saskatchewan is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Westjoin lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saskatchewan as Westjoin tries to tie him up.
Westjoin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saskatchewan backwards.
Saskatchewan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Saskatchewan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Westjoin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saskatchewan tries to work over Westjoin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Westjoin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saskatchewan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westjoin is defending well.
Saskatchewan working aggressively here.
Saskatchewan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Westjoin prevents it.
Westjoin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saskatchewan backwards.
Saskatchewan tries to stall but Westjoin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westjoin gets underhooks to prevent Saskatchewan's takedown attempt.
Westjoin digs a right hand underneath Saskatchewan's ribcage. Saskatchewan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Westjoin throws a head punch that misses.
Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saskatchewan.
A short uppercut from Westjoin.
Westjoin has Saskatchewan pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Westjoin.
Westjoin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Saskatchewan wants a takedown.
Saskatchewan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Westjoin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Westjoin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saskatchewan backwards.
Westjoin is working Saskatchewan over against the ropes.
Westjoin gets through Saskatchewan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Saskatchewan is rocked!
Westjoin is stalling here.
Saskatchewan is still on wobbly legs! Can Westjoin finish him?
Westjoin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saskatchewan seems to have recovered his senses.
Westjoin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westjoin can't find room to land a body shot as Saskatchewan controls the action.
#T4#
Saskatchewan tries to score a body lock takedown but Westjoin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westjoin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westjoin.
Westjoin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westjoin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saskatchewan backwards.
Westjoin misses with the head strike.
Westjoin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Westjoin pushes Saskatchewan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saskatchewan.
Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saskatchewan. #BC#
Westjoin breaks from the clinch.
Saskatchewan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Westjoin sizes up Saskatchewan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oregano Westjoin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Westjoin cracks Saskatchewan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Saskatchewan falls to his knees and Westjoin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oregano Westjoin!
A victorious Oregano Westjoin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Saskatchewan just misses with a punch to the body.
Saskatchewan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Munk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Munk tries to clinch but Saskatchewan moves out of range.
Munk wants to clinch.
Munk lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munk throws a head kick that misses.
Munk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Saskatchewan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saskatchewan is in close to Munk's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Munk is trying to keep Saskatchewan in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saskatchewan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saskatchewan forces his way into half guard.
Munk trying to control here.
Saskatchewan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saskatchewan lands strikes from half guard.
Saskatchewan trying to control from half guard but Munk is working away.
Saskatchewan working over Munk with some ground and pound. Munk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munk is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Saskatchewan seems content to control.
We've been hearing that Saskatchewan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Munk is staying active underneath Saskatchewan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saskatchewan trying to control the pace.
Saskatchewan working over Munk with some ground and pound. Munk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saskatchewan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saskatchewan is nestled in close to Munk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saskatchewan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saskatchewan winds up and cracks Munk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munk tries to roll over but Saskatchewan keeps him under control.
Saskatchewan slips a nice elbow through Munk's hands, connecting with Munk's forehead.#T3#
Saskatchewan is keen to just control but Munk is a slippery customer.
Saskatchewan wants to advance to full mount but Munk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Munk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saskatchewan is one step ahead there.
Saskatchewan trying to control but Munk is working from the bottom.
Saskatchewan cracks Munk with a solid left hand.
Saskatchewan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saskatchewan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Munk is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saskatchewan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Munk's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Saskatchewan!
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Event:
NYBD 5
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Saskatchewan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Saskatchewan throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Saskatchewan backing up. Saskatchewan nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Saskatchewan fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saskatchewan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saskatchewan misses the body punch
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saskatchewan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saskatchewan misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Saskatchewan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Saskatchewan scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Saskatchewan from controlling successfully.
Saskatchewan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saskatchewan trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Saskatchewan chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saskatchewan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Saskatchewan scoring with some ground and pound.
Saskatchewan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saskatchewan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saskatchewan looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saskatchewan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Saskatchewan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saskatchewan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saskatchewan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saskatchewan tries to get out of the position.
Saskatchewan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Saskatchewan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Saskatchewan!#REVR#
Saskatchewan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saskatchewan lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saskatchewan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saskatchewan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saskatchewan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saskatchewan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Saskatchewan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Saskatchewan from controlling successfully.
Saskatchewan working some strikes from top position.
Saskatchewan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Saskatchewan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saskatchewan is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saskatchewan landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saskatchewan works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Saskatchewan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Saskatchewan dominated that round.
That's time! Saskatchewan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Saskatchewan clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Saskatchewan tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saskatchewan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson is wriggling around but Saskatchewan manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Saskatchewan working Thompson over with strikes.
Saskatchewan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saskatchewan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saskatchewan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saskatchewan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saskatchewan lands with a punch from half guard.
Saskatchewan works his way into full mount!
Saskatchewan trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saskatchewan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Saskatchewan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saskatchewan scoring with strikes but Thompson is staying in there.
Saskatchewan lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saskatchewan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Michael Saskatchewan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saskatchewan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
Saskatchewan lands a big elbow - Thompson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Thompson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Saskatchewan!
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