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RAFL 90: Uprising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner has chosen It's time for war as his entrance music. Huey Winner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winner.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Winner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards throws a combination that misses
and Winner counters with a low kick, right behind Edwards 's knee.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Winner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Winner throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Winner moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winner counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Winner throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throws a head kick but Winner moves out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Winner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winner pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner manages to break the clinch.
Winner tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Winner throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
Winner is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Winner counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Winner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Winner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winner.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winner.
Winner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winner.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winner is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Winner tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Winner throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards throws a combination that misses
and Winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Winner.
Winner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Winner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winner, right into the meat.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winner can pounce on him.
Winner throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Winner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Winner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Winner forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Winner breaks from the clinch.
Winner moves into the clinch.
Winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winner lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Nathaniel Edwards has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winner tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner moves into the clinch.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a combination that misses
and Winner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Edwards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Winner.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Winner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winner tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Winner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winner.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winner.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Winner moves out of range easily.
Winner scores with a push kick.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huey Winner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Winner tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winner can pounce on him.
Winner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winner connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winner.
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winner with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winner misses with a low kick.
Winner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Winner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Winner avoids nicely.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nathaniel Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Edwards misses
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Winner tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winner.
Winner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winner cracks the inside of Edwards's front leg.
Winner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
Winner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Winner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Winner holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winner.
Winner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winner cracks the inside of Edwards's front leg.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winner. Winner obviously looking to wear him down.
Whack! Winner lands a heavy head kick that drops Edwards. The ref tackles Winner to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Edwards was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Huey Winner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Phillips told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
176 lbs
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177 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ronbo as Phillips shoots in.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Ronbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Ronbo sprawls well.
Ronnie Ronbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Phillips.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronbo tries to clinch but Phillips moves away
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Phillips.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips instigates a clinch.
Ronbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
Ronbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronbo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronbo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back!
Ronbo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Phillips is defending well though. Ronbo let's go of the attempt for now.
Phillips is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Phillips turns into Ronbo and is now in his guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Phillips there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well.
Phillips trying to control the action but Ronbo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phillips in particular looking to stall.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ronbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronbo sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronbo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into full mount! Ronbo won't be happy about that!
Phillips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronbo is looking to escape.
Ronbo tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronbo is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips 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.
Ronbo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phillips counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ronbo's guard now.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ronbo pushes Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips swings for the body but Ronbo moves out of range.
Phillips scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phillips.
Philip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Ronbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phillips thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronbo moves to clinch but Phillips breaks away
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Ronbo.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Ronbo avoids nicely.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Ronbo saw that one coming.
Phillips looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ronbo!
Ronbo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo is bucking up trying to escape but Phillips cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Phillips wants to finish this one by submission but Ronbo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Phillips.
Phillips has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ronbo's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phillips looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ronbo hang on?
Ronbo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phillips has hold of Ronbo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ronbo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips looking to control but Ronbo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronbo wants to control but Phillips is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo is in a horrible position here. Phillips smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ronbo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phillips can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronbo is looking to escape.
Phillips punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ronbo defends it nicely.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ronbo sprawls well. Ronbo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ronnie Ronbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ronbo as he jumps to the side.
Phillips moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo clinches.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronbo breaks the clinch.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ronbo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronbo controls his hands.
Ronbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Ronbo tries to circle away but Phillips has him pinned against the cage.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ronbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phillips.
Ronbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Ronbo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronbo moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Ronbo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Ronbo, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Ronbo against the cage but Ronbo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronbo is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Ronbo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronbo tries to clinch up
and Phillips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronbo.
Ronbo tries to clinch up
and Phillips counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronbo wants to get back to his feet but Phillips passes into half guard.
Philip Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronbo is concentrating on defense, preventing Phillips from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips trying to control from half guard but Ronbo is working away.
Ronbo has a hand on Phillips's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Phillips takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Phillips unloading with bombs!
Ronbo is trying to stand.
Philip Phillips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ronnie Ronbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Hurt is having none of it.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Hurt defends it.
Hardy prevents Hurt from standing back up.
Hurt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hurt wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hurt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hurt has his feet on Hardy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hurt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Hurt.
Hardy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hurt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hardy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hurt pulls down on the head and he's put Hardy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herb Hurt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty comes to the cage accompanied by Still I Rise - Shadows Fall. 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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213 lbs
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202 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McNulty to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desjardins has control of McNulty's left arm, preventing McNulty from doing any damage.
McNulty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNulty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Desjardins dives on top into guard.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but McNulty blocks nicely.
Desjardins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Desjardins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins with the ground and pound but McNulty regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
McNulty 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.
Desjardins working McNulty over with strikes.
Desjardins throwing shots but McNulty is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura but McNulty is defending well.
Desjardins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNulty sees it coming and defends easily.
Desjardins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Desjardins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNulty's head.
McNulty trying to control but Desjardins postures up.
Nice strikes from Desjardins there.
Desjardins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins seems to be working for a kimura but McNulty defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Desjardins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNulty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McNulty throws and elbow that misses. Desjardins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNulty's guard. Nice move by Desjardins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desjardins postures up and lands a big shot to McNulty's brow.
Desjardins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNulty is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins scoring with some ground and pound.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Desjardins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but McNulty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but McNulty circles away easily
and McNulty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNulty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNulty scoring with punches to the head and body.
McNulty is in close to Desjardins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McNulty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNulty throws a big right hand that misses.
Desjardins trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins has McNulty pulled in close to control his posture.
Desjardins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNulty's guard.
Desjardins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNulty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desjardins lands a couple of digs.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desjardins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desjardins stopping the sweep attempt from McNulty.
Desjardins lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but McNulty is retaining full guard.
McNulty trying to control the position.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
McNulty cracks Desjardins with a solid left hand.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNulty.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
Desjardins trying to control the position.
Desjardins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNulty kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Desjardins has McNulty pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Desjardins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNulty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver McNulty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McNulty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McNulty lands in his opponent's guard.
McNulty throws a big right hand that misses.
McNulty stopping the sweep attempt from Desjardins.
McNulty scoring with punches to the head and body.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to pass the guard but McNulty is keeping the position.
Desjardins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desjardins has gone for a leg lock! McNulty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desjardins's guard.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desjardins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNulty is keeping the position for now.
McNulty working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desjardins wants to pass the guard but McNulty is keeping the position.
Desjardins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desjardins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McNulty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McNulty has escaped and now he's on top!
McNulty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McNulty is looking to work some ground and pound but Desjardins has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNulty.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty stands up over Desjardins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McNulty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desjardins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNulty is trying to keep Desjardins in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carver McNulty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNulty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver McNulty!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes into a darkened arena with his song building. With Great Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Decon Frost!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Frost.
Corleone rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost tries to break free but Corleone pushes him back against the cage.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corleone is out of range.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Corleone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frost's guard.
Corleone gets to his feet - Frost follows without any prompting.
Corleone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost blocks the body kick.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corleone wants a takedown but no success here.
Corleone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a lazy body kick
and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably.
Corleone trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Corleone is very close to passing his half guard.
Corleone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corleone lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a nice shot to the head.
Frost is squirming around, avoiding Corleone's attempts to control the action.
Corleone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Frost is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Frost wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Corleone celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Corleone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soze has chosen Outside - To Forgive but not Forget as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunouchi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Soze!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze with a jab.
Makunouchi scores with a punch to the head.
Soze dives in and scores a takedown into Makunouchi 's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soze throwing strikes from guard but Makunouchi blocks nicely.
Soze pushing down on Makunouchi 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makunouchi is looking to improve his position.
Soze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makunouchi defending well though.
Soze throwing shots but Makunouchi is blocking nicely.
Soze is pressing down on Makunouchi 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makunouchi is holding on for now.
Makunouchi is looking to escape.
Soze is trying to control the action in half guard but Makunouchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi has hold of Soze's hands but Soze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makunouchi is not content to let Soze control the position.
Soze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soze maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Makunouchi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Soze has cracked it and Makunouchi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Soze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannibal Soze!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Darius Parker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naru Jarkko's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarkko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.
Parker throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko misses with a double jab.
Jarkko moves away from the strike by Parker.
Jarkko misses with a shot to the body
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarkko wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jarkko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Parker throws a series of punches but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarkko somewhat.
Parker jabs at Jarkko's body.
Jarkko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarkko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Jarkko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darius Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarkko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Jarkko misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Parker.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarkko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parker throws a jab when Jarkko was well out of range.
Parker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko misses with a hook to the body
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Jarkko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarkko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Jarkko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jarkko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
Jarkko is rocked!
Jarkko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Jarkko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Jarkko fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Parker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jarkko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarkko misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarkko throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Jarkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jarkko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker 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.
Parker throws a hook but Jarkko avoids it easily.
Darius Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker throws a series of punches but Jarkko moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker tries to bum rush Jarkko with a series of wild strikes but Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarkko is defended easily by Parker.
Jarkko drives through with a takedown into Parker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker pulls Jarkko in close to prevent any damage.
Jarkko forces his way into half guard.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Jarkko has control of the leg.
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Jarkko.
Jarkko controlling the pace.
Jarkko working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarkko passes into side control, despite Parker's attempt to control the position.
Jarkko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jarkko working away.
Parker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jarkko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jarkko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Jarkko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parker looks a forlorn figure.
Jarkko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Jarkko's attempts to control the action.
Jarkko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Parker?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko controlling the position easily from mount.
Parker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jarkko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Parker because Jarkko loaded up on that one.
Parker tries to hold on but Jarkko pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Parker blocking the ground and pound.
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jarkko trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Parker avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarkko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jarkko swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Jarkko's head but Jarkko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Jarkko misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Jarkko shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab by Parker.
Jarkko throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Jarkko pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
A jab from Parker misses.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jarkko backs up against the cage.
Parker throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Jarkko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarkko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Jarkko's shoulder, as Jarkko tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Jarkko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarkko misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jarkko is looking to wear down Parker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a hook but Jarkko avoids it easily.
Jarkko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker motions for Jarkko to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a hook but Jarkko blocks it.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Parker misses with a hook. Jarkko ducked under it nicely.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker misses the jab.
Jarkko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Jarkko moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Jarkko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parker's guard.
Jarkko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker looking to control but Jarkko passes into half guard.
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jarkko tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as Jarkko sits in half guard.
Jarkko prevents Parker from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parker 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Chinalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinalot comes to the cage accompanied by Me So Horny. Stevenson has chosen Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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26
185 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Chinalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Chinalot staying out of range there.
Chinalot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chinalot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chinalot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chinalot circles away quickly and effectively.
Chinalot defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Chinalot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chinalot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chinalot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chinalot ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chinalot throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chinalot. Chinalot obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Chinalot avoids the punch easily.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chinalot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chinalot throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Joseph Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Chinalot saw that one coming.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chinalot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chinalot's head but Chinalot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chinalot misses with a low kick.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chinalot counters with a nice body kick.
Chinalot ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to chop away at Chinalot's legs.
Chinalot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinalot ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Chinalot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chinalot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Chinalot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chinalot counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Chinalot moved out of range nicely.
Chinalot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Chinalot wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chinalot.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chinalot's head but Chinalot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab lands there for Chinalot.
Chinalot lands a right hook to the body.
Chinalot cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
Chinalot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
Chinalot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chinalot throws a leg kick
and Chinalot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chinalot.
Chinalot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
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 Sir Chinalot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Chinalot misses.
Joseph Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chinalot throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chinalot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chinalot on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chinalot counters with a nice body shot.
Chinalot misses with a low kick.
Chinalot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chinalot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chinalot cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Chinalot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson looking to control.
Chinalot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chinalot looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chinalot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chinalot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chinalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chinalot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chinalot has managed to get both his arms back between Stevenson's legs - danger averted.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chinalot is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinalot wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Chinalot is working hard here to advance position.
Stevenson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chinalot uses it to pass to side control.
Chinalot landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chinalot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chinalot landing a few strikes.
Chinalot working the body and head with strikes.
Chinalot is putting a hurting on Stevenson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stevenson gets back to half guard.
Chinalot passes to full mount!
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Chinalot isn't that keen on the idea.
Chinalot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinalot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chinalot dominating with strikes here.
Chinalot unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson taking shots to the head.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Chinalot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevenson wants to control but Chinalot is having none of it.
Chinalot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chinalot landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinalot working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Stevenson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chinalot! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sir Chinalot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Masahuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahuku's entrance music is Saltarello by Dead Can Dance. A fine choice. Philips is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance Hall Days. Ray Philips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taka Masahuku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Philips!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masahuku swings for the body but Philips moves out of range.
Philips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Philips misses with a looping right.
Masahuku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masahuku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Philips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masahuku.
Philips is looking for a sweep. Masahuku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philips trying to control from the bottom.
Philips is trying to get back to full guard.
Masahuku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masahuku thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Philips to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Philips pulls Masahuku in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Masahuku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masahuku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Philips 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.
Masahuku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Philips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masahuku trying to control but Philips is working from the bottom.
Masahuku stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
Masahuku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Philips can do anything to dispel that myth.
Philips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masahuku passes Philips's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masahuku throws a strike but Philips avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Philips keeping moving, preventing Masahuku from controlling successfully.
Masahuku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philips 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.
Philips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masahuku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masahuku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Philips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masahuku grinds an elbow into Philips's temple.
Philips regains half guard.
Masahuku 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries to get to full guard but Masahuku has control of the leg.
Philips is defending against the submission attempts here by Masahuku.
Philips regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masahuku is looking to work some ground and pound but Philips has wrist control.
Masahuku pushing down on Philips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masahuku is trying to control the action in half guard but Philips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masahuku misses with a head shot. Philips uses the momentum to regain guard.
Philips pulls Masahuku in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masahuku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masahuku trying to control but Philips is working from the bottom.
Masahuku postures up and lands a big shot to Philips's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masahuku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masahuku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masahuku looking to sit in guard and control but Philips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masahuku controls Philips momentarily but Philips frees himself.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Masahuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Masahuku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Philips misses with a wild combination.
Philips connects with a looping right hand.
Philips scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Philips.
Philips takes a swing at Masahuku's ribcage but misses.
Philips tries to clinch up.
Philips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masahuku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masahuku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masahuku misses with a jab to the body
and Philips counters with a head kick that drops Masahuku to the mat! Masahuku scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Masahuku is rocked!
Philips drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Masahuku's head, knocking him out cold! Philips is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Philips!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tunying Jedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedi comes to the cage accompanied by Binilanggo. Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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30
267 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tunying Jedi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jedi is a slippery customer.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jedi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Jedi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jedi tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Jedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots but Jedi is blocking nicely.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jedi is working from the bottom.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randall Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jedi misses with the combination.
Tunying Jedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jedi won't be happy with that.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jedi has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jedi is working from the bottom.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jedi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Jedi to control.
Jedi tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson looking to finish Jedi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jedi!
It looks like Tunying Jedi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tunying Jedi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jedi but Jedi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Jedi.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jedi misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Jedi.
Tunying Jedi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jedi is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Jedi circles away and we're back to standing.
Jedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jedi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Jedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jedi. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jedi is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jedi misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Jedi didn't expect that.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Jedi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Jedi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Jedi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Jedi's head.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Jedi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedi is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tunying Jedi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Jedi. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Jedi misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jedi won't be happy with that.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jedi is working from the bottom.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Jedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson prevents Jedi from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedi taking shots to the head.
Randall Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson working Jedi over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson loads up with a big shot that hurts Jedi! He's pulled Johnson in close but Johnson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jedi survive? More strikes from Johnson and Jedi is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randall Johnson!
Randall Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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