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SSF 11 Dempsey vs Early PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Jack!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunochi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Makunochi misses its intended target.
Makunochi loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jack avoids the attempt from Makunochi to control.
Jack trying to control but Makunochi is having none of it.
Makunochi can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunochi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Makunochi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makunochi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Makunochi tries to reverse the position but Jack maintains control.
Jack tries to push Makunochi's head away but Makunochi is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi is squirming around, avoiding Jack's attempts to control the action.
Jack unloads with some shots from mount but Makunochi bucks and avoids them well.
Jack throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jack goes for an armbar but Makunochi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Makunochi.
Makunochi passes into half guard.
Makunochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makunochi lands strikes from half guard.
Makunochi drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Makunochi is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makunochi to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Makunochi connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makunochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makunochi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makunochi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makunochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makunochi.
Makunochi controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jack showed some decent athleticism there.
Makunochi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makunochi.
Makunochi has control of Jack's left arm, preventing Jack from doing any damage.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
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.
Makunochi is controlling Jack's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ippo Makunochi.
Jack wants to clinch but Makunochi slips to the side
and Makunochi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jack's guard.
Makunochi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunochi passes into half guard.
Makunochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makunochi.
Makunochi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well.
Jack is trying to stand up here but Makunochi is controlling him well.
Makunochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makunochi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makunochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Makunochi seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt.
Makunochi is working for a submission of some sort.
Makunochi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makunochi to get the leverage.
Ippo Makunochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makunochi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makunochi 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunochi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jack is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ippo Makunochi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes to the cage accompanied by Anderson Silva Theme Song. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Polski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner blocks a head kick by Polski.
Polski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polski shoots in looking for a takedown but Winner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polski wants to slow Winner down by chopping away at his legs.
Polski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Winner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Polski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Winner really wants to buck Polski off and get back to his feet.
Polski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to buck Polski off but he can't manage it.
Polski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Winner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Winner and Polski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Polski trying to control the position but Winner is working away.
Winner prevents Polski from moving into mount.
Polski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winner, who protects the arm well.
Winner pushes Polski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polski trying to control the position but Winner is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner stops Polski from passing to mount.
Polski trying to control the position but Winner is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski tries to score with some ground and pound. Winner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Winner prevents Polski from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polski working the strikes but Winner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Polski seems content to control.
Polski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Winner's head.
Polski wants to pass to mount but Winner is defending the position.
Polski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winner defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner won't allow Polski to pass to mount.
Polski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Polski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Polski!
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Polski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner lands a heavy elbow.
Polski tries to lock up and control but Winner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polski's face.
Polski wants to control but Winner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Polski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Polski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winner scores with a punch to the head.
Winner throws a leg kick but Polski checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polski shoots for a double leg takedown but Winner sprawls well. He's pushed Polski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polski tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Polski shoots in looking for a takedown. Winner tries to sprawl out of it but Polski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Polski.
Polski misses with a leg kick
and Winner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polski.
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Polski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polski, as that shot connected.
Polski rushes Winner and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Winner walks away with a smile on his face. Polski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polski shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense.
Brian Polski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polski shoots in and drives through. Winner sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Polski.
Polski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polski misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winner's waist but Winner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polski off to one side.
Polski tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner throws a hook to the side of Polski's head but Polski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winner lands a jab to the head.
Polski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polski throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winner tries a low kick but Polski avoids it.
Polski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Winner's head.
Winner scores with a decent looking hook.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Polski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Polski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polski lands a head kick. Winner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Polski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polski misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Winner to counter with a crisp jab.
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Polski.
Polski throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters with a left and a right that stings Polski.
Polski closes the distance but Winner moves to the side
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski has his takedown stuffed
and Winner counters by clinching up.
A short right from Winner on the inside.
Winner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polski avoids it.
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but Polski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Winner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winner throws an elbow that misses.
Winner has hold of one of Polski's legs. Polski is fighting the takedown attempt but Winner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner postures up in Polski's guard and throws a big left but Polski blocks it.
Winner postures up.
Winner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winner.
Winner is pressing down on Polski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polski is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Polski defending well though.
Winner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Polski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Polski tries to roll over but Winner keeps him under control.
Winner tries to pass to full mount but Polski defends it.
Polski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winner.
Winner uses his free foot to push down on Polski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Polski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands a big shot there that rocks Polski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Winner landing strikes from the mount and Polski is in trouble!
Winner lands with some strikes.
Polski is rocked!
Winner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Polski is still in real trouble! Can Winner finish him?
Polski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Polski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winner loads up with a big shot that hurts Polski! He's pulled Winner in close but Winner has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Polski survive? More strikes from Winner and Polski is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milo Winner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Flipsyde - Someday. Gracia has chosen The Last Fight as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Gracia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dexter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracia moves into range and clinches up with Dexter.
Gracia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dexter blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dexter's face.
Gracia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dexter is trying to break the clinch but Gracia is controlling him.
Gracia has Dexter pressed against the cage, preventing Dexter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dexter tries to break free but Gracia pushes him back against the cage.
Dexter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracia is looking to clinch.
Dexter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracia.
Gracia tries to clinch but Dexter moves out of range.
Gracia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dexter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracia tries to clinch but Dexter is having none of it.
Gracia tries to clinch up.
Gracia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dexter shoots for a takedown but Gracia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracia slaps away a takedown attempt from Dexter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dexter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dexter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracia's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dexter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracia is keeping the position for now.
Dexter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dexter trying to control but Gracia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dexter wants to pass the guard but Gracia is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dexter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracia has a closed guard, preventing Dexter from standing up.
Gracia keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia wants to stand but Dexter is controlling the position.
Gracia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dexter pushing down on Gracia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Dexter there.
Dexter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dexter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dexter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dexter wants to pass the guard but Gracia is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dexter is looking to take a break and control but Gracia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dexter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dexter is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dexter dominated that round.
That's time! Dexter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dexter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracia.
Dexter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracia is fending him off so far but Dexter persists. Nope, Gracia circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dexter counters with a single leg into guard. Gracia didn't expect that.
Gracia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dexter prevents Gracia from getting back to his feet.
Dexter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dexter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracia wants to clinch but Dexter slips to the side
and Dexter counters with a single leg into guard. Gracia didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexter thows a big elbow that misses.
Dexter postures up in Gracia's guard and throws a big left but Gracia blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully.
Dexter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gracia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dexter looking to pass the guard.
Dexter is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracia has wrist control.
Dexter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dexter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dexter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracia defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dexter is looking for a kimura but Gracia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dexter to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dexter.
Dexter moves nicely into side control.
Dexter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracia wants to get back to his feet but Dexter drags him back down.
Dexter wants to control but Gracia is keeping him busy.
Dexter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dexter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dexter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dexter advances to full mount.
Dexter looking to finish with strikes here!
Dexter punching from mount but Gracia doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dexter.
Gracia really wants to buck Dexter off and get back to his feet.
Dexter is landing with some decent strikes but Gracia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dexter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dexter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dexter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dexter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dexter lands in his opponent's guard.
Dexter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dexter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracia is keeping the position for now.
Dexter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dexter postures up in Gracia's guard and throws a big left but Gracia blocks it.
Dexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter 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.
Dexter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dexter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracia wants to stand up but Dexter is controlling him.
Dexter throwing strikes but missing.
Dexter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter passes into half guard.
Dexter is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dexter is trying to work for a kimura but Gracia is defending well.
Dexter prevents Gracia from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter wants to pass the guard but Gracia is defending well.
Dexter is working hard here to advance position.
Gracia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dexter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracia defending well though.
Gracia is trying to stand.
Jose Gracia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dexter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dexter wants to pass the guard but Gracia is defending well.
Dexter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dexter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dexter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracia is looking to escape.
Dexter wants to finish this one by submission but Gracia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dexter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Dexter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dexter, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Dexter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow comes to the cage accompanied by Days of Thunder. Tyler has chosen Wrestling Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Tretow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tretow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tyler is looking to advance position but Tretow won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tretow is positioning himself well to prevent Tyler advancing to mount.
Tyler is looking for a kimura but Tretow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyler to get the leverage.
Tyler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tretow reverses the position - he's now on top in Tyler's guard.
Tretow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tretow shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler looking to score a takedown here. Tretow is defending well but Tyler drives through and ends up in Tretow's guard.
Tretow has Tyler pulled in close to control his posture.
Tretow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tretow is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tretow controlling Tyler's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dennis Tretow just wasn't active enough.
Tretow connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler instigates a clinch.
Tretow tries for a takedown but Tyler manages to get underhooks.
Tretow wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Tretow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tretow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyler pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tretow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyler is looking to stall here but Tretow recovers full guard.
Tyleris looking to pass into half guard but Tretow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tretow is in guard.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tretow controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tretow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dennis Tretow just wasn't active enough.
Tyler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tretow on his heels. He'll look to pass Tretow's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tretow has his hands on Tyler's head, controlling the position.
Tretow looking for a triangle here. Tyler is fighting it but it looks tight! Tretow pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tyler is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dennis Tretow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Phoenix's choice of entrance music: Oh la!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan thows a body shot but no joy.
Basilan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
A head kick by Phoenix misses
and Basilan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Basilan throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Basilan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phoenix checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Basilan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Basilan tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Basilan's corner calls for a 1-2. Basilan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
Basilan slips a jab from Phoenix.
Basilan connects with a leg kick. Phoenix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phoenix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Basilan pinned against the cage. Basilan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Basilan motions for Phoenix to come forward. Basilan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan checks the leg kick.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basilan.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Basilan is fending him off so far but Phoenix persists. Nope, Basilan circles away and we're back to standing.
Basilan 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.
Basilan connects with a leg kick. Phoenix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basilan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Basilan is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Basilan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Basilan.
Good body shot from Basilan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basilan has him pressed against the cage.
Basilan has Phoenix pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to break the clinch but Basilan is controlling him.
Basilan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix looks gassed!
Basilan landing knees to the head.
Basilan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Basilan on the inside.
Phoenix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Basilan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Felix Basilan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Phoenix.
Basilan landing knees to the head.
Basilan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phoenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Basilan scores with a knee to the head.
Basilan landing knees to the body.
Basilan stalling against the cage.
Basilan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phoenix is rocked!
Basilan slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Basilan.
The referee calls for Basilan to work.
Basilan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Basilan drops Phoenix with a big knee straight up the middle! Phoenix is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Basilan finish him?
Basilan misses with a head kick.
Basilan scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Basilan tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basilan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basilan.
Basilan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Basilan lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix seems to have recovered his senses.
Basilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Basilan coming out on top.
Basilan lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basilan.
An inside leg kick lands from Basilan.
Nice jab there from Basilan.
Basilan scores with a leg kick.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Basilan.
Basilan digs a good body shot into Phoenix's ribs.
Basilan scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Basilan finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
Basilan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Basilan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basilan moves into the clinch.
Basilan lands a shot to the body.
Basilan has Phoenix pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Phoenix is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Basilan - that's hurt Phoenix badly! Oh, another knee lands and Phoenix is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Phoenix doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Felix Basilan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hambukoo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darkest Hour. Lao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat. Nag Hambukoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nag Hambukoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hambukoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lao counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lao as Hambukoo tries to tie him up.
Lao can't find room to land a body shot as Hambukoo controls the action.
Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hambukoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hambukoo's calf.
Lao tries to sprawl but Hambukoo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hambukoo is trying to control. Lao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hambukoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hambukoo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lao trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo 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.
Lao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hambukoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hambukoo is working hard here to advance position.
Hambukoois looking to pass into half guard but Lao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lao is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hambukoo is working away from the top position though.
Lao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lao.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Hambukoo from controlling successfully.
Lao has Hambukoo pulled in close to control his posture.
Hambukoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lao wants to sweep here but Hambukoo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao seems keen to control Hambukoo's posture.
Hambukoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hambukoo thows a big elbow that misses.
Hambukoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hambukoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hambukoo trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nag Hambukoo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hambukoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hambukoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lao throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hambukoo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nag Hambukoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nag Hambukoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao stuffs the takedown.
Hambukoo looking to score a takedown here. Lao is defending well but Hambukoo drives through and ends up in Lao's guard.
Hambukoo wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.
Lao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao 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.
Hambukoo stands and throws Lao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lao trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nag Hambukoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hambukoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Hambukoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lao counters with a good low kick that Hambukoo was not able to check.
Lao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hambukoo. That did some damage!
Lao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lao throws a solid leg kick but Hambukoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lao.
Lao tries to land a front kick but Hambukoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hambukoo was covering up waiting for the punch and Lao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hambukoo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambukoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Hambukoo prevents Lao from improving his position.
Hambukoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hambukoo is looking to stall here but Lao recovers full guard.
Hambukoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lao is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao has Hambukoo pulled in close to control his posture.
Lao trying to keep a closed guard but Hambukoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hambukoo throws a strike but Lao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hambukoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao trying to control but Hambukoo is working from the bottom.
Lao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kung Lao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lao closes the distance and pushes Hambukoo back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo misses with a body punch.
Lao is working Hambukoo over against the cage.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Hambukoo.
Lao misses with a body punch.
Lao cracks Hambukoo with a nice body shot.
Lao lands an uppercut.
Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lao leaves Hambukoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nag Hambukoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao tried to score with a low kick but Hambukoo checks it.
Hambukoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lao but Lao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lao has managed to clinch.
Lao has a couple of punches blocked by Hambukoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hambukoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lao lands an overhand right.
Hambukoo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao moves out of range as Hambukoo strikes.
A lazy body kick from Lao
and Hambukoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hambukoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hambukoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lao throws out the jab.
Lao clinches up with Hambukoo and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hambukoo.
Lao pushes Hambukoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lao is working Hambukoo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao digs a right hand into Hambukoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hambukoo's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao is working Hambukoo over against the cage.
Lao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lao is trying to maintain a safe position but Hambukoo gets an underhook and turns Lao into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hambukoo.
Lao throws a series of punches but Hambukoo moves out of range.
Hambukoo wants to clinch.
Hambukoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lao motions for Hambukoo to come forward. Lao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hambukoo tries for a takedown but Lao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nag Hambukoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hambukoo's calf.
Hambukoo throws a hook but Lao blocks it.
Hambukoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hambukoo somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lao breaks from the clinch.
Lao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hambukoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lao.
Hambukoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lao enables Hambukoo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hambukoo won't allow Lao to sweep him here.
Lao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lao is trying to control the position but Hambukoo postures up.
Hambukoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao looking to control.
Hambukoo trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
Hambukoo wants to pass the guard but Lao is keeping the position.
Lao has control of Hambukoo's left arm, preventing Hambukoo from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo cracks Lao with a solid left hand.
Hambukoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lao has wrist control.
Hambukoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lao controls Hambukoo momentarily but Hambukoo frees himself.
Lao keeping full guard, as Hambukoo tries to pass.
Lao is looking for a triangle but Hambukoo pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hambukoo stopping the sweep attempt from Lao.
Hambukoo is looking to advance position but Lao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by Why Try. Sean Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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26
155 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Perry!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Melendez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Melendez misses the shot to the body.
Melendez swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Melendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Perry. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perry throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
Perry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Melendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perry.
Melendez moves in looking to clinch but Perry pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick.
Perry fails with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melendez misses the jab.
Perry 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throwing strikes but missing.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perry with a nice head shot there.
Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melendez punching from the bottom.
Perry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melendez is controlling Perry's posture.
Melendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Melendez blocks nicely.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Melendez's head.
Melendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez working Perry over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry is squirming around, avoiding Melendez's attempts to control the action.
Perry is trying to escape the mount.
Perry is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Perry taking shots to the head.
Melendez dominating with strikes here.
Melendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Perry is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Perry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Perry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melendez is landing with some decent strikes but Perry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melendez 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.
Melendez looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Perry covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Melendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oquendo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fish's calf.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oquendo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oquendo. That did some damage!
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Oquendo ducks down to avoid it.
Fish shoots in for a double leg but Oquendo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oquendo looks for the body kick but Fish saw that one coming.
Oquendo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fish's head.
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Oquendo swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Jose Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo catches Fish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oquendo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish avoids the head kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oquendo misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Fish misses.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Oquendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Fish cracks Oquendo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fish catches Oquendo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Oquendo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Oquendo misses with a low kick.
Fish looks to land a left hand but Oquendo moved out of range nicely.
Fish throws a series of punches but Oquendo avoids them all with ease.
Oquendo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fish.
Fish motions for Oquendo to come forward. Fish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo throws a head kick that Fish semi-blocks.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Fish throws a jab when Oquendo was well out of range.
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fish, as that shot connected.
Fish 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oquendo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oquendo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish moves out of range as Oquendo throws a body kick.
Oquendo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oquendo lands with a kick to the temple. Fish shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Albert Fish's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oquendo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Oquendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oquendo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Oquendo moved out of range.
Oquendo misses with a wild body shot.
Oquendo misses with a head kick.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Oquendo moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oquendo - the referee stops the clock and Fish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oquendo. Fish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oquendo lands a lovely overhand right.
Oquendo lands a slapping body shot.
Oquendo scores with a leg kick.
Fish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oquendo pushes Fish away with a front kick.
Fish takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oquendo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fish is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oquendo scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oquendo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
Good leg kick by Oquendo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Oquendo! Fish is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Oquendo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dempsey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
218 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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21
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jubal Early!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Early circles away.
Early gets tackled into the cage by Dempsey. Dempsey maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Early blocks an uppercut.
Dempsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Early has Dempsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dempsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dempsey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Early blocks it with crossed arms.
Dempsey lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dempsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Jubal Early has been cut.
Dempsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Early backwards.
Dempsey lands with a right to the head.
Dempsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey presses Early against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early blocking some punches.
Early blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dempsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Early uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Early.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey is leaning against Early and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dempsey lands a nice shot to the body.
Dempsey is working Early over against the cage.
Early looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dempsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dempsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Early.
Dempsey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Early is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dempsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Early blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Early avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike.
Early tries to score a body lock takedown but Dempsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubal Early.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Dempsey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dempsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dempsey pushes Early back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dempsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Early backwards.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Early is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dempsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Early blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Early uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Early blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Early goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dempsey prevents it.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Dempsey.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Early uses good head movement to avoid it.
Early blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Early is trying to force a seperation but Dempsey has the dominant position.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dempsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jubal Early's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Early shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Early pushes him off.
Early fails to land the takedown.
Early shoots for a double leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. He's pushed Early's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubal Early.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Early can do to turn this around?
Early circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Early.
Early shoots in looking for a takedown. Dempsey tries to sprawl out of it but Early keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dempsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Early takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Jubal Early seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches.
Dempsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Early backwards.
Dempsey tries a body shot but Early blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Early's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dempsey tries a body shot but Early blocks it.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dempsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Early looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dempsey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Early's head.
Jack Dempsey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dempsey tries a body shot but Early blocks it.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Early.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Early.
Dempsey is working Early over against the cage.
Early is breathing heavily.
Dempsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earlys head.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dempsey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dempsey.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey digs a right hand underneath Early's ribcage. Early let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dempsey presses Early against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dempsey lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dempsey.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Early blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Early.
Early tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dempsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dempsey stops a takedown attempt from Early.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Early uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Early backwards.
Dempsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey lands a left hand.
Early tries for a takedown but Dempsey manages to get underhooks.
Dempsey drops Early with a big knee straight up the middle! Early is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Early is rocked!
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Early swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Early is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Early swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown.
Dempsey drives through and clinches with Early against the cage.
Early seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Dempsey.
Dempsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dempsey pushes Early back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dempsey drops Early with a big knee straight up the middle! Early is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That has opened up Jubal Early's cut even more.
Dempsey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dempsey pushes Early back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Early backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Early controls his hands.
Dempsey pushes Early back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Early is looking to break free of the clinch but Dempsey has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jubal Early's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dempsey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Early. That did some damage!
Early is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Early dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Early's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Early.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Early moves out of range.
Early shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubal Early.
Early has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dempsey.
Dempsey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Early is having none of it.
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches.
Dempsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dempsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earlys head.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Early takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Early blocking some punches.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dempsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Early backwards.
Dempsey lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Early to his knees! Dempsey keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey retains his light heavyweight title!
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