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MLC 41: Highwind v. Guzman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Dettorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dettorio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL Cool J- It`s Time For War. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francesco Dettorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dettorio shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee lands with a cross.
Dettorio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Dettorio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee throws an overhand right that drops Dettorio like a sack of potatoes! Lee dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Lee!
A very excited looking Kevin Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Synephrine comes into the arena with Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire blaring out of the sound system. Perry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Synephrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Synephrine was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Nice defenses there by Synephrine.
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Synephrine's waist but Synephrine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Synephrine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
Synephrine fails to land the takedown.
Perry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Synephrine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Synephrine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perry won't allow Synephrine to sweep him here.
Synephrine wants to get back to his feet but Perry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perry is pushing down on Synephrine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Synephrine is fighting to maintain full guard but Perry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perry passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry wants to finish this one by submission but Synephrine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Perry misses with a head shot.
Synephrine is looking to improve his position but Perry isn't that keen on the idea.
Perry forces the positional change into back control.
Perry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Synephrine breaks Perry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Synephrine throws an elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Synephrine's guard. Nice move by Perry!
Perryis looking to pass into half guard but Synephrine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Synephrine is in guard.
Perry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Synephrine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Synephrine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Synephrine postures up.
Synephrine throws a big right hand that misses.
Synephrine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Synephrine tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Synephrine trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Synephrine stands and throws Perry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Synephrine.
Synephrine stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Perry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Synephrine stands up and beckons Perry to join him on the feet.
Synephrine throws a head kick that half lands.
Synephrine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perry but Perry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Synephrine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Synephrine shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Synephrine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Synephrine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine shoots in for a double leg but Perry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Perry stalks Synephrine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Synephrine's face. Synephrine staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sam Synephrine has been cut.
Perry misses with the combination.
Synephrine fails to land the takedown.
Perry misses with a shot to the body
and Synephrine counters by moving into the clinch.
Synephrine wants to stall.
Perry working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry avoids the elbow strike from Synephrine, against the cage.
Synephrine keeps control of Perry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Synephrine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Synephrine'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.
Synephrine is looking to land body kicks.
Synephrine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Perry does it's job there.
Synephrine defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Perry misses.
Synephrine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perry swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Perry.
Synephrine shoots for a double leg takedown but Perry sprawls well. He's pushed Synephrine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Synephrine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Synephrine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Synephrine avoids the body shot from Perry.
Synephrine cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Chuck Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perry as he avoids it easily.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Synephrine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Synephrine gets the takedown into side control.
Perry taking a bit of punishment here - Synephrine scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Perry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Synephrine lands a few punches from side control.
Perry sneaks back into half guard.
Synephrine trying to control the action but Perry is working from the bottom.
Synephrine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Perry working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry looking for a guillotine here but Synephrine defends easily.
Synephrine trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Synephrine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Synephrine.
Synephrine throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Synephrine is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Synephrine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Synephrine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Perry!
Perry is working to get back to half guard.
Synephrine unloads with some shots from mount but Perry bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Synephrine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perry!
Perry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Synephrine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perry on the ground.
Synephrine is trying to work for a kimura but Perry is defending well.
Synephrine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perry gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Synephrine trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Synephrine.
Synephrine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Synephrine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Synephrine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Synephrine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Synephrine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Synephrine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perry.
Chuck Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perry misses with a combination
and Synephrine moves into the clinch.
Perry is trying to force a seperation but Synephrine has the dominant position.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Synephrine has him pressed against the cage.
Perry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Synephrine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Synephrine breaks the clinch.
Perry connects with a body shot that sends Synephrine's belly button to the back.
Synephrine feints and as Perry raises his hands in defense, Synephrine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry has his feet on Synephrine's thighs here. He's pushed Synephrine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Synephrine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Perry!
Post fight, an emotional Chuck Perry said 'I want to thank Laguna Highwind for the fight, thank you MLC for putting it all together - thank you to my camp and a big thank you to all the fans!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius's entrance music is Morrowind. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravius.
Anderson throws the left hand but Gravius avoids the punch easily.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravius moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravius.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravius. That's going to slow Anderson down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks gassed!
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravius.
Gravius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Gravius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravius scores with a spinning back kick!
Gravius pushes Anderson away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravius. Gravius obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Gravius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson 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.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandon Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravius.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravius!
Gravius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravius throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Brandon Anderson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gravius.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravius!
A head kick by Gravius - that's a beauty! Anderson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gravius can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunson comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Descending. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Foster!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster clinches.
Brunson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
Brunson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Brunson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster looking to stall.
Brunson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
Brunson struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Brunson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson misses with some punches.
Brunson lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster misses with a knee strike.
Foster throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Brunson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Brunson as the two fighters clinch.
Foster looks gassed!
Brunson lands an uppercut.
Foster looking to slow down the pace here.
Foster misses with some punches.
Foster tries to stall but Brunson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster takes a shot to the head.
Foster working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brunson.
Still in the clinch, Brunson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brunson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foster or not.
Brunson misses with a punch to the body.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brunson.
A right hand to the body from Brunson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brunson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
Brunson lands a body shot.
Brunson lands a nice uppercut.
Brunson scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Brunson.
A left hand lands to the body for Brunson.
Brunson cracks Foster with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brunson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brunson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brunson digs a right hand into Foster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foster's gas tank.
Brunson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Brunson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Brunson.
Brunson throws a big uppercut that drops Foster! More strikes from Brunson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Foster lies dazed against the cage as Brunson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Brunson!
After the big win, Mike Brunson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Descharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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176 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Descharme!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang slaps away a takedown attempt from Descharme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Descharme misses with the combination.
Chang scores with a takedown into Descharme's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chang landing some decent shots from guard.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Descharme blocks nicely.
Chang throws an elbow that misses. Descharme uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Descharme!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Descharme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Descharme is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang has his hands on Descharme's head, controlling the position.
Descharme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Descharme!
Chang avoids the attempt from Descharme to control.
Descharme is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang prevents Descharme from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Chang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chang unloads with some shots from mount but Descharme bucks and avoids them well.
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!
Chang lands with some strikes.
Chang unloads with some shots from mount but Descharme bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Chang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chang unloads with some shots from mount but Descharme bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descharme tries to hold on but Chang pushes him away.
Chang punching from mount but Descharme doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Jean Descharme has been cut.
Chang 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.
Descharme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Descharme is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Descharme wants to hold on but Chang pushes him away.
Descharme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Descharme taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang unloads with some shots from mount but Descharme bucks and avoids them well.
Chang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chang looking to finish Descharme with some ground and pound. This is bad for Descharme!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Descharme taking shots to the head.
Descharme avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Descharme'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.
Nice defenses there by Descharme.
Descharme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Descharme.
Chang moves out of range as Descharme strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Descharme.
Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Descharme as he jumps to the side.
Descharme throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Descharme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Descharme looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Descharme.
Descharme avoids the body shot from Chang.
Descharme is looking to score with low kicks.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Descharme swivels and escapes.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Descharme's head but Descharme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang shoots for a takedown but Descharme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pumola Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Descharme gets the takedown into side control.
Chang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Descharme thows a huge punch but Chang dodges it nicely.
Descharme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang wants to control but Descharme is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Descharme.
Descharme working the head and body with strikes.
Descharme drops an elbow to the side of Chang's head.
Descharme throws a strike but Chang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Descharme from controlling successfully.
Chang is trying to control the position but Descharme postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descharme preventing the sweep.
Chang trying to control the position.
Descharme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chang trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Descharme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Descharme slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Descharme tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Descharme working the head with strikes.
Chang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chang keeping his opponent close.
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Descharme wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Descharme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chang has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Descharme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Descharme's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Descharme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Descharme throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Descharme lands a high kick!
Descharme decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Descharme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chang wants to improve his position but Descharme is controlling well.
Chang is trying to control but can't.
Descharme thows a huge punch but Chang dodges it nicely.
Chang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is controlling Descharme's posture.
Descharme working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Descharme throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely.
Descharme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chang trying to control the position.
Descharme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Descharme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Descharme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Descharme tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
Pumola Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Descharme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Descharme manages to get himself to full guard.
Descharme trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Chang advances to half guard.
Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descharme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chang.
Chang throws a strike but Descharme avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Descharme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chang defends it easily.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang trying to move into half guard but instead Descharme has managed to sweep!
Descharme working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Descharme stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.
Chang looking to control.
Chang seems keen to control Descharme's posture.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Descharme from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Descharme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Descharme.
I think Descharme 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Descharme!
Jean Descharme tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J.P. Damphousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). P. Damphousse. Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, J.P. Damphousse!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damphousse.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damphousse.
Creed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damphousse's head backwards.
Creed stuns Damphousse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damphousse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Damphousse counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Creed's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damphousse is one step ahead there.
Damphousse trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed 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.
Damphousse trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damphousse pushes down on Creed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Creed wants to improve his position but Damphousse is controlling well.
Creed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Damphousse is working away from the top position though.
Damphousse is trying to control. Creed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creed wants to improve his position but Damphousse is controlling well.
Damphousse is looking to advance position but Creed won't allow it.
Damphousse slows the pace down in half guard.
Damphousse wants to take a breather but Creed is having none of it.
Creed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J.P. Damphousse has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Creed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Creed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damphousse eats them both and turns towards Creed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Damphousse at a distance.
Damphousse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Creed, as that shot connected.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Damphousse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damphousse drives through and clinches with Creed against the cage.
Creed is working Damphousse over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Damphousse after a bit of a struggle.
Damphousse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Damphousse is trying to push Creed away but Creed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Creed has Damphousse pressed against the cage, preventing Damphousse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Creed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Damphousse can't fight it off and eventually Creed manages to take the fight to the floor. Damphousse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Creed scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a big right hand that misses.
Damphousse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damphousse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damphousse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damphousse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Damphousse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Creed has Damphousse in his guard.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed dominated that round.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Damphousse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creed's half guard.
Creed wants to get back to full guard but Damphousse has mounted him!
Damphousse tries to control but Creed wriggling away.
Damphousse throws some wild stikes that Creed manages to avoid easily.
Creed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Damphousse wants to stand and escape but Creed is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damphousse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creed defends well.
Creed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damphousse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creed manages to get himself to full guard.
Damphousse won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
Damphousse wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Damphousse throws an elbow that misses. Creed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Damphousse's guard. Nice move by Creed!
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damphousse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed is working Damphousse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Creed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Creed works over Damphousse with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damphousse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damphousse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creed.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Damphousse has wrist control.
Damphousse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creed works over Damphousse with some ground and pound from guard.
Creed lands a couple of digs.
Creed advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damphousse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Creed.
Creed swings around for an armbar but Damphousse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Creed's guard.
Creed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Creed wants to sweep but no luck.
Creed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Damphousse controls the pace.
Creed wants to sweep but no luck.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Damphousse from controlling successfully.
Damphousse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jake Creed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Creed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damphousse is aware though and is defending well.
Damphousse looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Damphousse looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creed is on top in guard.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damphousse working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Damphousse ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed misses with a combination
and Damphousse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damphousse trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed has his foot on Damphousse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Damphousse works his way back into a safe position though.
Damphousse advances to half guard.
Creed is defending against the submission attempts here by Damphousse.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Damphousse has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Damphousse won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
Damphousse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damphousse trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damphousse is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damphousse throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
J.P. Damphousse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damphousse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damphousse has gone for a leg lock! Creed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Damphousse's guard.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Damphousse blocks nicely.
Creed throws an elbow that misses. Damphousse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creed's guard. Nice move by Damphousse!
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damphousse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.
Damphousse stopping the sweep attempt from Creed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to control the position here.
Damphousse wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Damphousse throws a wild body kick that Creed sees coming a mile off.
Creed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Damphousse misses with a low kick.
Jake Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed digs a good body shot into Damphousse's ribs.
Creed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Damphousse counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Damphousse.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Damphousse from controlling successfully.
Creed trying to keep a closed guard but Damphousse is proving a slippery customer.
Creed wants to sweep here but Damphousse controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damphousse trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damphousse drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Damphousse off! Damphousse jumps back into Creed's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
J.P. Damphousse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Creed 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Creed!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake Creed made sure he mentioned Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Jefferson.
Gabriel scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Jefferson scores a nice knee to the body.
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Jefferson blocks the low kick.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gabriel. Gabriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Gabriel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gabriel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gabriel feints and then cracks Jefferson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jefferson down.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
Gabriel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gabriel is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gabriel.
Gabriel blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gabriel connects with a solid leg kick.
Gabriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Gabriel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gabriel misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick.
Gabriel throws a combination. Jefferson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gabriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
Gabriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
Gabriel is looking to slow Jefferson down with leg kicks.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gabriel misses with a wild body shot.
Gabriel throws a chopping leg kick but Jefferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gabriel scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gabriel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jefferson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabriel somewhat.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Gabriel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jefferson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabriel.
Gabriel throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gabriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jefferson!
Gabriel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jefferson's sensitive parts.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabriel.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jefferson is trying to keep Gabriel in close.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gabriel lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Gabriel saw it coming and moves away.
Gabriel looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel motions for Jefferson to come forward. Gabriel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabriel throws a low kick, looking for Jefferson's leg but Jefferson calmly moves out of range.
Gabriel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gabriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gabriel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jefferson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jefferson defending well as Gabriel loads up on a big left hand.
Gabriel throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gabriel's knee momentarily.
Gabriel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Gabriel lands with a nice body punch.
Gabriel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gabriel checks a leg kick.
Gabriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Gabriel dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Gabriel's head and hops out.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gabriel.
A low kick from Gabriel misses
and Jefferson counters with a good low kick that Gabriel was not able to check.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Gabriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Jefferson which made him look bad.
Gabriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to slow Jefferson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gabriel misses.
Jefferson throws a series of strikes that have Gabriel backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jefferson.
Gabriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson checks a low kick from Gabriel.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gabriel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
Gabriel throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jefferson.
Gabriel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Jefferson lands but Gabriel takes it in his stride.
Gabriel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gabriel.
Gabriel wants to slow Jefferson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Jefferson clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Gabriel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gabriel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jefferson is not content to let Gabriel control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Jefferson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gabriel.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Jefferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Gabriel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jefferson!
Gabriel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jefferson?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabriel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jefferson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gideon Gabriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel tries a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Gabriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gabriel's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gabriel.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
Gabriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gabriel backs up against the cage.
Gabriel throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Gabriel misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Gabriel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gabriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gabriel.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Gabriel misses the target.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Gabriel throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut
and Jefferson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gabriel's knee momentarily.
Gabriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
Gabriel thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
and Jefferson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Gabriel blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Gabriel throws a right hand that misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gabriel's knee momentarily.
Gabriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabriel misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
Gabriel throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gabriel is looking to chop away at Jefferson's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel 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.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gabriel thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
and Jefferson counters with a big head kick but Gabriel shrugs it off.
Jefferson is looking to slow Gabriel down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gabriel momentarily.
Gabriel shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel misses with a low kick.
Gabriel stalks Jefferson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jefferson's face. Jefferson staggers backwards, shaken.
Gabriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
Jefferson lands a head shot.
Gabriel misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gabriel.
Cruz Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gabriel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
Gabriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Jefferson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Gabriel moves out of range.
Jefferson rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gabriel's defenses.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gabriel avoids it.
Jefferson stalling the fight.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Gabriel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabriel's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabriel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jefferson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gabriel has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabriel 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
A pretty intense looking Gideon Gabriel took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayani De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. Bayani De Guzman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Laguna Highwind's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bayani De Guzman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Guzman misses the jab.
De Guzman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Highwind. That did some damage!
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman gets a clinch.
De Guzman can't find room to land a body shot as Highwind controls the action.
De Guzman misses with a knee to the head.
De Guzman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Highwind.
De Guzman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Guzman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Highwind blocks a body shot from De Guzman.
Highwind stalling in the clinch but De Guzman improves position.
De Guzman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Guzman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Guzman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from De Guzman as Highwind shoots in.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Highwind scores with punches from side control.
Highwind misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De Guzman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Guzman defending against the ground and pound.
De Guzman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Highwind has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highwind misses with the ground and pound.
Highwind advances nicely into full mount.
De Guzman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Highwind 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.
Highwind working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but De Guzman slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
De Guzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
Highwind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Guzman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
De Guzman won't allow Highwind to pass to mount.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Guzman defending well though.
Highwind trying to pass the guard but De Guzman defending well.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Highwind working over De Guzman with some ground and pound. De Guzman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Guzman defending well though.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from standing back up.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Guzman defending well though.
Highwind wants to free his trapped foot but De Guzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Highwind is trying to control the action in half guard but De Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Highwind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Guzman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Highwind.
Highwind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Guzman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laguna Highwind dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Highwind fails with the takedown
and De Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
De Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Highwind shoots and misses
and De Guzman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highwind changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Guzman tries to avoid it but Highwind manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Guzman to the ground. De Guzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Highwind misses with a takedown attempt
and De Guzman counters with a right hand to the body.
De Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Highwind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Guzman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Highwind in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Highwind's sensitive parts.
De Guzman tried to score with a low kick but Highwind checks it.
De Guzman clinches with his opponent.
De Guzman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Guzman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Highwind drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Guzman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Guzman digs a right hand into Highwind's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highwind's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Guzman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind wants the takedown. De Guzman is fighting it off but Highwind persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De Guzman's guard against the cage.
De Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highwind.
De Guzman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Guzman feints a jab promting Highwind to slip. De Guzman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Highwind slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Highwind moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Highwind shoots for a double leg takedown but De Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed Highwind's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Guzman digs a good hook to Highwind's body.
Highwind with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Guzman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman slaps away a takedown attempt from Highwind, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Highwind.
Highwind shoots in for a double leg but De Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Guzman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Guzman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman is pressing down on Highwind's thigh, looking to free his foot. Highwind is holding on for now.
De Guzman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Highwind defends it well.
De Guzman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayani De Guzman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Highwind scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Highwind throwing shots but De Guzman is blocking nicely.
Highwind trying to control from half guard but De Guzman is working away.
Highwind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Highwind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Highwind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Highwind throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Guzman to regain full guard.
De Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman wants to stand up but Highwind is controlling him.
De Guzman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Highwind working some strikes from top position.
Highwind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Guzman's head.
Highwind throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind distracts De Guzman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Highwind postures up in De Guzman's guard and throws a big left but De Guzman blocks it.
Laguna Highwind overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Highwind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Highwind throws a strike but De Guzman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Highwind wants to sweep here but De Guzman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Highwind is retaining full guard.
De Guzmanis looking to pass into half guard but Highwind pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Highwind is in guard.
Highwind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Guzman is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Highwind working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Highwind missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Highwind with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but De Guzman is keeping the position.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Highwind throws a strike but De Guzman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laguna Highwind showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Highwind has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laguna Highwind!
Our winner, Laguna Highwind, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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