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Gold Standard Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leboswski sprawls well. Leboswski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leboswski is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Leboswski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Leboswski rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Leboswski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brokki Leboswski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leboswski blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leboswski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leboswski is defending well for now.
Leboswski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leboswski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leboswski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leboswski throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leboswski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leboswski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leboswski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leboswski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leboswski distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leboswski postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson looks gassed!
Leboswski stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leboswski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Leboswski tries to pass.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Leboswski slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Leboswski is proving a slippery customer.
Leboswski throws a big elbow that misses.
Leboswski throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leboswski stops Jackson from standing up.
Leboswski throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Leboswski scoring with some ground and pound.
Leboswski postures up.
Leboswski advances position into side control!
Leboswski landing a few strikes.
It looks like Kurt Jackson has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is rocked!
Leboswski lands a big left to the face of Jackson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Leboswski and another - Jackson is out! Leboswski stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brokki Leboswski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Cahoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin Cahoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cahoon tries to clinch but Holmberg is having none of it.
No luck for Cahoon with that takedown attempt.
Holmberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Holmberg leaves Cahoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holmberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cahoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmberg's waist but Holmberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cahoon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Cahoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cahoon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmberg is fending him off so far but Cahoon persists. Nope, Holmberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Cahoon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmberg.
Cahoon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cahoon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmberg sprawls well initially but Cahoon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holmberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cahoon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holmberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahoon moves forwards but Holmberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmberg lands a head kick. Cahoon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmberg misses with a body shot.
Cahoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmberg sprawls well. He's pushed Cahoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cahoon avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Cahoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmberg sprawls well. He's pushed Cahoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Holmberg as Cahoon shoots in.
A solid body kick from Holmberg.
Cahoon is breathing heavily.
Cahoon misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Holmberg. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cahoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmberg. Holmberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmberg connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cahoon.
Holmberg digs a good body shot into Cahoon's ribs.
Cahoon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holmberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmberg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holmberg scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Holmberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holmberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmberg connects with a body shot that sends Cahoon's belly button to the back.
Cahoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmberg but Holmberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holmberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Cahoon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Holmberg tenderised Cahoon's leg. Cahoon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holmberg jabs Cahoon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cahoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmberg sprawls well. He's pushed Cahoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cahoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmberg misses with a head kick.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmberg misses with a body kick.
Cahoon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cahoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmberg as he jumps to the side.
Holmberg scores with a jab to the body.
Holmberg lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahoon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmberg connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cahoon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cahoon takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahoon.
Holmberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cahoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Cahoon moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cahoon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cahoon tries to clinch up.
Holmberg connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenart Holmberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holmberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holmberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Holmberg.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Cahoon moves out of range easily.
Holmberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cahoon.
Cahoon blocks a head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg lands with a shot to the body.
Holmberg lands a leg kick that knocks Cahoon off balance momentarily.
Holmberg lands a head kick!
Cahoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmberg.
Holmberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cahoon rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmberg is breathing heavily.
Cahoon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmberg.
Holmberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cahoon needs to keep his hands up - Holmberg had a free shot at his head there.
Holmberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Cahoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cahoon is defended easily by Holmberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Cahoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmberg lands a nice shot that snaps Cahoon's head back.
Cahoon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lenart Holmberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cahoon has time to react.
Cahoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cahoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmberg misses with a head kick.
Holmberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahoon rushes Holmberg and presses him up against the cage.
Holmberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calvin Cahoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
Holmberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cahoon. Cahoon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Holmberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cahoon.
Cahoon misses with a two punch combination.
Holmberg lands a body shot.
Holmberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
A big right from Holmberg misses.
Holmberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmberg misses with a body shot.
Holmberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmberg circles away.
Holmberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cahoon in his tracks.
Holmberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Cahoon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmberg as he avoids it easily.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmberg thumps Cahoon with a low kick.
Holmberg lands a head kick!
Cahoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cahoon dives in and grabs Holmberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmberg pushes down on Cahoon's head and hops out.
Holmberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Cahoon off the cage and back into range.
Holmberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Cahoon. Cahoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Cahoon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holmberg checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cahoon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Cahoon moves out of range easily.
Cahoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmberg.
Holmberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Cahoon moves out of range easily.
Cahoon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cahoon gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg can't break the clinch.
Holmberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cahoon tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cahoon is working for takedown but Holmberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cahoon tries to break the clinch but Holmberg is controlling the position.
Holmberg tries to circle away but Cahoon has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenart Holmberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holmberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cahoon.
Holmberg looks to land a body kick but Cahoon moved away.
A left and a right from Holmberg both land. Nice combination.
Holmberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cahoon avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Cahoon moves in looking to clinch but Holmberg pushes him off.
Holmberg sizes up Cahoon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cahoon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cahoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cahoon avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Cahoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmberg's waist but Holmberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cahoon off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cahoon is looking to clinch but Holmberg is avoiding it.
Cahoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmberg tries to sprawl out of it but Cahoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Cahoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cahoon fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Holmberg as Cahoon shoots in.
Cahoon tries to clinch up.
Holmberg lands a jab to Cahoon's midsection.
Cahoon with a jab.
Holmberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cahoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holmberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmberg scores with a kick to the body.
Cahoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Cahoon shoots in for a takedown but Holmberg shows good takedown defense.
Holmberg scores with a leg kick.
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!
Holmberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cahoon is defended easily by Holmberg.
Cahoon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holmberg. That one must have hurt.
Holmberg lands with a good body shot.
Holmberg lands with a kick to the temple. Cahoon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and Cahoon moves out of range easily.
Holmberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cahoon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holmberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cahoon is defended easily by Holmberg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmberg misses with a head kick.
Holmberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cahoon.
Cahoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holmberg lands a high kick!
Holmberg connects with a body shot.
Cahoon shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cahoon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg throws a head kick but Cahoon moves out of range.
Holmberg tries to bum rush Cahoon with a series of wild strikes but Cahoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cahoon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Cahoon fails to land the takedown.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lenart Holmberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cahoon tries to clinch there but Holmberg circles away.
Cahoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holmberg lands a jab to Cahoon's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calvin Cahoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmberg throws a front kick that sends Cahoon stumbling back into the cage.
Holmberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenart Holmberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmberg 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenart Holmberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Burkshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palate Menochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burkshire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's a Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Nigel Burkshire has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nigel Burkshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Palate Menochi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Menochi tries to land knees in the clinch but Burkshire avoids the damage to the body.
Burkshire has a couple of punches blocked by Menochi.
Burkshire pushes Menochi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burkshire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burkshire slips a jab from Menochi.
Burkshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Menochi.
Burkshire forces Menochi back against the cage and clinches.
Burkshire is working for takedown but Menochi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burkshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burkshire managing to block the knees to the body from Menochi.
Menochi missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burkshire.
Menochi throws a punch but it's blocked by Burkshire.
Burkshire gets through Menochi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burkshire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Menochi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Menochi wants to control his opponent's hands but Burkshire gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire throwing sloppy strikes.
Burkshire is not going to allow Menochi to sit and survive in this position.
Menochi wants to escape the position.
Menochi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burkshire.
Menochi breaks Burkshire's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Menochi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burkshire keeping moving, preventing Menochi from controlling successfully.
Menochi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burkshire dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menochi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burkshire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menochi wants to sweep but no luck.
Burkshire pushes down on Menochi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burkshire decides to return to a standing position.
Burkshire pushes Menochi up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menochi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burkshire after a bit of a struggle.
Menochi tries a body shot but Burkshire blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menochi tries a body shot but Burkshire blocks it.
Burkshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menochi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burkshire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nigel Burkshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palate Menochi.
Menochi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burkshire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Menochi wants a takedown.
Menochi wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Burkshire.
Menochi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burkshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burkshire thows a body shot but no joy.
Burkshire forces Menochi back against the cage and clinches.
Menochi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Burkshire can't do much from the bottom here.
Menochi swings around for an armbar but Burkshire sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Menochi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkshire throwing strikes but missing.
Menochi keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burkshire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menochi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burkshire has passed into half guard!
Menochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Burkshire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Menochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burkshire.
Burkshire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burkshire rushes Menochi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burkshire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Menochi is trying to keep an underhook but Burkshire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Menochi is looking for a sweep. Burkshire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burkshire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Menochi wants to get back to full guard.
Burkshire working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire is keen to just control but Menochi is a slippery customer.
Menochi is pressing down on Burkshire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menochi is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burkshire is on top in guard.
Menochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burkshire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menochi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burkshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire tries to free his leg and advance position but Menochi is retaining full guard.
Menochi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burkshire pushes down on Menochi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burkshire content to control rather than advance.
Burkshire winds up and cracks Menochi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menochi gets full guard.
Burkshire wants to control from the top but Menochi keeps moving.
Nigel Burkshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burkshire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burkshire trying to control but Menochi is working from the bottom.
Burkshire won't allow Menochi to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nigel Burkshire.
Menochi lands an overhand right.
Menochi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burkshire feints and as Menochi raises his hands in defense, Burkshire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burkshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Menochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menochi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burkshire trying to control but Menochi is working from the bottom.
Menochi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkshire can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Burkshire 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Menochi doesn't manage to clinch there - Burkshire circles away.
Burkshire instigates a clinch.
Menochi prevents Burkshire from breaking the clinch.
Burkshire tries to throw a body punch but Menochi avoids it by throwing Burkshire back against the cage.
Burkshire prevents the takedown attempt.
Menochi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menochi jumps into guard, dragging Burkshire to the mat.
Burkshire trying to control but Menochi is working from the bottom.
Burkshire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burkshire has managed to get both his arms back between Menochi's legs - danger averted.
Burkshire looking to sit in guard and control but Menochi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menochi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burkshire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menochi trying to strike off his back.
Burkshire wants to pass the guard but Menochi is keeping the position.
Burkshire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burkshire looking to sit in guard and control but Menochi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burkshire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire wants to stand but Menochi is controlling the position.
Menochi looking to pass the guard.
Burkshire 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.
Menochi throws a big elbow that misses.
Burkshire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palate Menochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menochi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Menochi trying to move into half guard but instead Burkshire has managed to sweep!
Menochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burkshire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Menochi cracks Burkshire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Menochi misses.
Burkshire rushes Menochi and presses him up against the cage.
Burkshire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menochi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menochi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burkshire is defending well.
Burkshire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burkshire lands a nice shot that snaps Menochi's head back.
Nigel Burkshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burkshire instigates a clinch.
Menochi tries to pull guard but Burkshire won't allow it.
Nigel Burkshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palate Menochi.
Menochi is working for takedown but Burkshire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Menochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burkshire is looking for a takedown.
Burkshire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menochi prevents it.
Menochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menochi is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menochi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burkshire after a bit of a struggle.
Burkshire lands a hook that snaps the head of Menochi backwards.
Menochi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burkshire prevents it.
Burkshire lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nigel Burkshire.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burkshire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Burkshire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DuShayne Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
161 lbs
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23
156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Too!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DuShayne Walters!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters looks to score with a jab to the body but Too is just out of range.
Walters keeps the fight on the outside.
Too shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Too stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Too just misses with a punch to the body.
Too shoots and misses
and Walters counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walters misses with a body shot.
Walters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Too tries to clinch up.
Too fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kal Too. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters cracks Too with a good jab.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Walters.
Too moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walters wants a takedown.
Walters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Too is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Too is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back!
Too throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Too is persistently looking for the submission but Walters is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Too working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too is trying to stick to Walters's back but Walters is turning into Too. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Too's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Walters.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Too is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Too manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Too trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Too is stalling here but it's allowed Walters to get half guard.
Too tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Too is working hard here to advance position.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Too is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Too wants to stand up but Walters is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Too dives in and grabs Walters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walters pushes down on Too's head and hops out.
Walters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Too or perhaps it was just good defense by Walters which made him look bad.
Walters misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Too.
Walters slaps away a takedown attempt from Too, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Too throws a one two combo.
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 Kal Too will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Too throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walters slips a straight right by Too.
Too is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walters.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Too.
Too throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walters was covering up waiting for the punch and Too finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Too from controlling successfully.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
Walters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Too has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Too is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is trying to control Too's posture but Too avoids it.
Too decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walters just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Too fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walters sprawls well initially but Too persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Too working Walters over with strikes.
Too wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Too!
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!
Walters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Walters controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kal Too overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Too that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Too trying desperately to get to his feet.
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Too is looking to escape.
Walters cracks Too with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters with shots to the head and body - Too looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walters scoring with strikes but Too is staying in there.
Too working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Too is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Too is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Too looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DuShayne Walters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Too takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Too.
Too misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Too or perhaps it was just good defense by Walters which made him look bad.
Walters swings for the body but Too moves out of range.
Kal Too seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Too tries to clinch but Walters moves out of range.
Too avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Too was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
The fighters circling - Too throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Too is retaining full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Too is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Too looking to control.
Walters won't allow Too to sweep him here.
Walters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Too can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters wants to control from the top but Too keeps moving.
Too is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters is pushing down on Too's leg trying to pass to half guard. Too is fighting to maintain full guard but Walters has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Too with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Too pushes Walters off but Walters dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Walters are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters trying to control the position but Too is working away.
Walters landing a few strikes.
Walters taking a break here but Too is having none of it and regains half guard.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walters.
Walters pushing down on Too's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Too is looking to improve his position.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walters wants to control but Too is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters controlling the action here.
Too won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Too with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Too is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Too is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Too is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DuShayne Walters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walters 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DuShayne Walters!
DuShayne Walters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Glorious might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Glorious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerabatsos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glorious cracks a nice hook into Kerabatsos's ribs.
Glorious lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kerabatsos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kerabatsos lands a head shot.
Glorious pushes Kerabatsos away with a front kick.
Kerabatsos wants to land a leg kick but Glorious is out of range.
Kerabatsos blocks a leg kick.
Glorious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerabatsos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glorious moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glorious misses with a double jab.
Glorious blocks a leg kick.
Glorious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glorious throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glorious. Kerabatsos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glorious throws a big shot that misses.
Kerabatsos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glorious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kerabatsos. Those never looked like landing.
Kerabatsos thuds his shin into the meat of Glorious's side.
Glorious misses the shot to the body.
Glorious blocks a low kick nicely.
Kerabatsos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Glorious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid body kick from Glorious.
Collin Glorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerabatsos misses with an uppercut. Glorious saw that one coming.
Glorious misses with a leg kick.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glorious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Glorious.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos blocks a jab.
Glorious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glorious looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kerabatsos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glorious looks for the body kick but Kerabatsos saw that one coming.
Glorious throws a body kick that misses.
Glorious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glorious. Kerabatsos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerabatsos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a sloppy head kick and Glorious moves out of range easily.
Glorious moves away from the strike by Kerabatsos.
A good leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Glorious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerabatsos was well out of range. Poor timing from Glorious.
Kerabatsos swinging wildly here.
Glorious throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerabatsos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a hook but Glorious blocks it.
Glorious looks to land a body kick but Kerabatsos moved away.
Glorious just misses with a punch to the body.
Glorious throws a wild body kick that Kerabatsos sees coming a mile off.
Glorious on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Glorious off balance momentarily.
Glorious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glorious finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glorious looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerabatsos is just out of range.
Glorious walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kerabatsos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kerabatsos throws a push kick but Glorious slaps the foot to one side.
Kerabatsos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glorious dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerabatsos. That did some damage!
Kerabatsos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Glorious takes a step back to recover.
Glorious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glorious attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kerabatsos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glorious.
Glorious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Glorious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Kerabatsos.
Glorious looks to land a combination but Kerabatsos avoids it well.
Glorious takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glorious - that will leave a mark!
Kerabatsos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glorious. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Glorious misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glorious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerabatsos manages to avoid it.
Kerabatsos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Glorious.
Kerabatsos lands with a shot to the body.
Kerabatsos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glorious eats them both and turns towards Kerabatsos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kerabatsos misses the shot to the body.
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 Collin Glorious will probably get the nod.
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.
A jab from Kerabatsos finds it's way through Glorious's defenses.
Glorious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerabatsos moves away.
Glorious tries a low kick but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Collin Glorious is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerabatsos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glorious wants to land a leg kick but Kerabatsos is out of range.
Glorious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glorious is looking to land body kicks.
Glorious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kerabatsos. That one must have hurt.
Glorious throws the kick towards the body but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Collin Glorious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glorious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerabatsos manages to avoid it.
Kerabatsos tries to work over Glorious's front leg with a kick but Glorious checks it.
Kerabatsos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glorious.
Glorious closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glorious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glorious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glorious struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerabatsos controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorious misses with a punch to the body.
Kerabatsos prevents a body shot from Glorious.
Glorious tries a body shot but Kerabatsos blocks it.
Glorious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glorious tries to work over Kerabatsos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glorious has a couple of punches blocked by Kerabatsos.
Glorious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glorious can't find room to land a body shot as Kerabatsos controls the action.
Glorious throws a head punch that misses.
Glorious misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerabatsos prevents a body shot from Glorious.
Glorious scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Glorious on the inside.
Glorious tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glorious tries a body shot but Kerabatsos blocks it.
Glorious swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glorious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerabatsos's elbow.
Glorious lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glorious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerabatsos breaks from the clinch.
Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Glorious is just out of range.
Glorious takes a swing at Kerabatsos's ribcage but misses.
Glorious blocks a head kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glorious misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glorious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerabatsos.
Glorious fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glorious connects with a body shot that sends Kerabatsos's belly button to the back.
Glorious misses with a hook.
Glorious throws a leg kick which misses Kerabatsos's front leg but catches the back leg as Kerabatsos tries to avoid it.
Kerabatsos throws a sloppy head kick and Glorious moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Glorious. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glorious throws a head kick that Kerabatsos semi-blocks.
Kerabatsos misses with a low kick.
Glorious just misses with a punch to the body.
Glorious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kerabatsos avoids a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glorious throws a leg kick that misses.
Glorious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glorious misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glorious lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glorious checks a leg kick nicely.
Kerabatsos lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kerabatsos.
Glorious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick from Glorious.
Glorious swings for the body but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Glorious misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Kerabatsos.
Glorious misses with a wild body shot.
Glorious swinging wildly here.
Kerabatsos avoids the head kick by Glorious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Glorious 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Glorious misses the shot to the body.
Kerabatsos avoids the body shot from Glorious.
Glorious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerabatsos clobbers Glorious with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glorious misses with a jab to the body
and Kerabatsos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glorious slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glorious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerabatsos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glorious.
Kerabatsos takes a swing at Glorious's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Glorious.
Glorious throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Glorious.
Kerabatsos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glorious under the eye.
Kerabatsos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorious gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but Glorious sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kerabatsos throws a body punch but Glorious moves out of range.
Kerabatsos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kerabatsos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerabatsos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glorious looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glorious throws a low kick but Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
Glorious is looking to wear down Kerabatsos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Glorious.
Glorious scores with a hook to the body. Kerabatsos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glorious swinging wildly here.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that Glorious semi-blocks.
Donald Kerabatsos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos feints and then cracks Glorious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glorious down.
Kerabatsos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glorious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glorious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerabatsos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerabatsos swings for the body but Glorious moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Glorious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glorious.
Glorious swinging wildly here.
Glorious throws a jab when Kerabatsos was well out of range.
Kerabatsos works over Glorious's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Collin Glorious has been cut.
Glorious lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerabatsos is looking to chop away at Glorious's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Glorious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Glorious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerabatsos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kerabatsos connects with a body shot that sends Glorious's belly button to the back.
Kerabatsos tries to work over Glorious's front leg with a kick but Glorious checks it.
Glorious works Kerabatsos's body with a nice hook.
Kerabatsos lands a right hook to the body.
Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Glorious is just out of range.
Kerabatsos loads up on a big right hand but Glorious slips the punch.
Glorious thows a body kick. Kerabatsos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Kerabatsos lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glorious looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerabatsos is just out of range.
Glorious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Glorious.
Glorious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerabatsos connects with an inside leg kick.
Glorious fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glorious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glorious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glorious.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Kerabatsos as he checks the leg kick.
Glorious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerabatsos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses the jab.
Glorious misses with an uppercut. Kerabatsos saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glorious 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Glorious!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carlos Puebla - Y En Eso Llego Fidel. Ibrahimovic has chosen Mind Heist as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fidel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Aleksandar Ibrahimovic has been cut.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Castro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ibrahimovic is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahimovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castro working away.
Ibrahimovic is pushing Castro's head away, looking to escape. Castro manages to hold on to the position though.
Castro wants to control but Ibrahimovic is keeping him busy.
Ibrahimovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahimovic keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Castro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ibrahimovic wants to control but Castro postures up.
Ibrahimovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castro's best efforts.
Ibrahimovic won't allow Castro to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Castro is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahimovic is defending well.
Ibrahimovic trying to control but Castro postures up.
Ibrahimovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Castro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ibrahimovic tries to lock up and control but Castro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castro lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibrahimovic can't escape the position.
Ibrahimovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ibrahimovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibrahimovic keeping control of the position.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ibrahimovic is trying to maintain the position but Castro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to control but Ibrahimovic is keeping him busy.
Castro is nestled in close to Ibrahimovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ibrahimovic is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibrahimovic's head.
Ibrahimovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Castro from advancing to side control.
Castro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castro is taking a breather. Ibrahimovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibrahimovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Castro from advancing to side control.
Ibrahimovic wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Castro throws a head kick but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Castro scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibrahimovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibrahimovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibrahimovic closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Castro letting Ibrahimovic take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ibrahimovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Castro looks to land a right hand but Ibrahimovic moved out of range.
Castro lands with a right hand.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Ibrahimovic counters with a straight right hand.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Ibrahimovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Ibrahimovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ibrahimovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibrahimovic slips under a jab.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a body kick that misses.
Castro throws a hook but Ibrahimovic blocks it.
Ibrahimovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibrahimovic.
Castro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibrahimovic.
Castro lands a nice looking body kick.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro blocks the body kick.
Castro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castro.
Ibrahimovic is rocked!
Ibrahimovic leaves his chin hanging out and Castro seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ibrahimovic crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fidel Castro!
Fidel Castro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie digs a good hook to Jay's body.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jay!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
The referee warns Jay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jay is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jay is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jay is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Jay manages to avoid easily.
Jay holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Jay is blocking nicely.
Jay holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie working Jay over with strikes here.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jay hang on?
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Jay connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Jay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Jay.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jay but Jay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Jay.
Jay Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay scores with a leg kick.
Jay punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Jay lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Aaron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jay rather than just go for the knockout.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jay throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jay.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jay misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Jay counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jay tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jay to the ground. Jay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jay thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie throws a strike but Jay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aaron Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jay postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is controlling Jay's posture.
Jay trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
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 Jay Jay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie slips a jab from Jay.
Jay Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay's corner calls for a 1-2. Jay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Jay thows a body shot but no joy.
Jay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Jay from improving his position.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jay is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Jay is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Jay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jay is keeping the position.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jay keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Jay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jay misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jay holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Jay is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Gracie!
An out of breath Aaron Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
167 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Nongkeeswuit there.
Gay shoots in but Nongkeeswuit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a thumping low kick.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a body kick but Gay moved away.
Gay shoots and misses
letting Nongkeeswuit counter with a right hand.
Nongkeeswuit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nongkeeswuit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Nongkeeswuit is just out of range.
Nongkeeswuit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nongkeeswuit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay throws an overhand right that lands on Nongkeeswuit's shoulder, as Nongkeeswuit tries to avoid the shot.
Gay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit circles away.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian Gay.
Gay throws an off balance right hand
and Gay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nongkeeswuit.
Nice shot by Gay.
Nongkeeswuit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Gay lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay shoots for a double leg takedown but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. He's pushed Gay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a looping right hand.
Nongkeeswuit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gay.
Gay just misses with a punch to the body.
Gay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a sloppy right hand. Gay should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit cracks Gay with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Gay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nongkeeswuit stuffs the takedown attempt from Gay. Gay gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Nongkeeswuit. Those never looked like landing.
Nongkeeswuit clinches up against the cage.
Nongkeeswuit has clasped his hands together around Gay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gay tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nongkeeswuit easily slips into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nongkeeswuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gay gets a takedown into half guard.
Gay is pressing down on Nongkeeswuit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nongkeeswuit is holding on for now.
Gay prevents Nongkeeswuit from improving his position.
Gay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gay is thwarting Nongkeeswuit's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nongkeeswuit defending well though.
Gay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gay trying to mount his opponent but Nongkeeswuit defends it.
Nongkeeswuit is not content to let Gay control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nongkeeswuit defends it well.
Nongkeeswuit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nongkeeswuit trying to control the position here.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Nongkeeswuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay postures up in Nongkeeswuit's guard and throws a big left but Nongkeeswuit blocks it.
Gay wants to control from the top but Nongkeeswuit keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Gay misses
and Nongkeeswuit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gay really felt that one!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nongkeeswuit.
Gay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a thumping low kick.
Gay misses with a left hand
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a left and a right that stings Gay.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nongkeeswuit throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dorian Gay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nongkeeswuit slips under a jab.
Nongkeeswuit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nongkeeswuit.
Gay shoots for a double leg takedown but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. He's pushed Gay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gay misses with a lunging right hand
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a solid body kick.
Nongkeeswuit digs a good body shot into Gay's ribs.
Nongkeeswuit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nongkeeswuit.
Jab from Nongkeeswuit.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nongkeeswuit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nongkeeswuit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nongkeeswuit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gay on the side of the head.
Gay misses with a straight right.
Gay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nongkeeswuit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nongkeeswuit. Gay shrugs it off though.
Gay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice uppercut.
Nongkeeswuit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Nongkeeswuit.
Gay misses with a looping left.
Nongkeeswuit avoids the body shot from Gay.
Gay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a three punch combo!
Gay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit circles away.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian Gay.
Gay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gay throws a poor cross that misses
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gay is rocked!
Nongkeeswuit cracks the inside of Gay's front leg.
Gay is still on wobbly legs! Can Nongkeeswuit finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nongkeeswuit cracks Gay on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gay falls backwards against the cage. Nongkeeswuit follows up with more strikes that drop Gay to his knees. Nongkeeswuit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gay! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit thanked Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christopoulos misses with a body shot.
Christopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Christopoulos feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Christopoulos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christopoulos postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Christopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christopoulos postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Christopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christopoulos is controlling him.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor controlling Christopoulos's posture.
Christopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christopoulos wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Christopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Christopoulos cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Christopoulos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christopoulos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Christopoulos wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor is pulling down on Christopoulos's head. It's preventing any offense from Christopoulos, at least for the moment.
Christopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christopoulos is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Taylor just wasn't active enough.
Christopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christopoulos shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Shane Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Christopoulos.
Christopoulos looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Christopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Christopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Christopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christopoulos throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Christopoulos's ribs.
Shane Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christopoulos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christopoulos tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Christopoulos is just out of range.
Christopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christopoulos is defended easily by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Christopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Christopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Christopoulos is just out of range.
Christopoulos gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Christopoulos postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Christopoulos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Christopoulos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jason Christopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christopoulos off to one side.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Christopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor is looking to wear down Christopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
Christopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christopoulos, pushing him back against the cage.
Christopoulos can't break the clinch.
Christopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
It looks like Jason Christopoulos has been cut.
Christopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor presses Christopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christopoulos is breathing heavily.
Christopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christopoulos looking to stall.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christopoulos backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christopoulos backwards.
Taylor gets through Christopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor is leaning against Christopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christopoulos.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christopoulos backwards.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor is leaning against Christopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Christopoulos's defenses.
Taylor scores with a hook.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Christopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Christopoulos pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shane Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Christopoulos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shane Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Christopoulos's cut.
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!
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Christopoulos's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Taylor.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Christopoulos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christopoulos on the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Christopoulos drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor punishes Christopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Christopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Christopoulos misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christopoulos tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shane Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Christopoulos.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor 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.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Taylor jabs Christopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Christopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor clobbers Christopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christopoulos can do to turn this around?
Christopoulos misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christopoulos backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor is working Christopoulos over against the cage.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christopoulos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christopoulos backwards.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Shane Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Christopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor is working Christopoulos over against the cage.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christopoulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor sizes up Christopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopoulos shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Christopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Christopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor 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 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Taylor!
Shane Taylor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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