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NAF Midweek Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Mihovil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andro Mihovil has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
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191 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Hodgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andro Mihovil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodgins closes the distance and clinches up with Mihovil, looking for a takedown. Hodgins pushes Mihovil against the cage but Mihovil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hodgins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mihovil is fending him off so far but Hodgins persists. Nope, Mihovil circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihovil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodgins circles away quickly and effectively.
Mihovil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hodgins.
Hodgins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hodgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodgins misses with a takedown attempt
and Mihovil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodgins has his takedown stuffed
and Mihovil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hodgins is breathing heavily.
Mihovil throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Adam Hodgins has been cut.
Mihovil misses with a head kick.
Mihovil scores with a sloppy right hand. Hodgins should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodgins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mihovil.
Mihovil throws a head kick but Hodgins moves out of range.
Mihovil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mihovil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mihovil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hodgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Mihovil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mihovil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mihovil defends it easily.
Mihovil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hodgins to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mihovil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hodgins pulls down on the head and he's put Mihovil to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Hodgins!
Adam Hodgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Obleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Obleman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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188 cm
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Obleman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Obleman circles away.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obleman is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Obleman circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like William Cruz has been cut.
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Obleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obleman misses with the combination.
Obleman misses with a wild combination.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Obleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Obleman against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Obleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruz up against the cage.
Obleman has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obleman to keep the fight standing.
Obleman breaks from the clinch.
Cruz dives in and grabs Obleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obleman pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obleman leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obleman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz tries to clinch but Obleman moves away
and Obleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obleman lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cruz out cold! Cruz is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Obleman!
Zach Obleman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrese Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrese Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Pierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banks cracks Saint Pierre with an open hand slap.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Saint Pierre connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.
Tyrese Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saint Pierre.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Saint Pierre tries for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Banks struggling a bit here.
Saint Pierre stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Banks misses with a double jab
and Saint Pierre counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint Pierre darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks letting Saint Pierre take a breather here.
Banks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Pierre prevents it.
Saint Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Saint Pierre blocks nicely.
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Saint Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Pierre manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Saint Pierre's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks stands and throws Saint Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banks is trying to get an arm triangle but Saint Pierre is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Pierre wants to control but Banks postures up.
Banks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saint Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks swings around for an armbar but Saint Pierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banks's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint Pierre defends well.
Banks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Saint Pierre is defending well. Banks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Saint Pierre has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Banks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrese Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Boisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I collapse- Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Boisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boisson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierre Boisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Boisson shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Boisson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boisson on the side of the head.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Boisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Boisson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boisson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boisson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boisson avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
A nice elbow there by Boisson.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boisson cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boisson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Boisson extends the arm and Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Boisson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viserion Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilles Gerard (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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275 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viserion Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles Gerard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Targaryen is defended easily by Gerard.
Targaryen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerard scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Viserion Targaryen has been cut.
Gerard leaves Targaryen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserion Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Gerard circles away easily
and Gerard counters with a nice right hand that sends Targaryen toppling to the canvas! Targaryen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gerard finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerard works Targaryen's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Gerard gets a clinch.
Gerard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Targaryen or not.
Still in the clinch, Gerard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gerard stalls.
Gerard drops Targaryen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Targaryen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Targaryen is rocked!
Gerard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gerard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerard throws a monster overhand right that drops Targaryen! Gerard follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilles Gerard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Durst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judo Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durst comes into the arena with Hot Dog blaring out of the sound system. Judo Master has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Durst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Judo Master!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durst counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Master tries for a takedown but Durst circles away easily
and Durst counters with a stiff right hand.
Master misses with a takedown attempt
and Durst counters with a series of strikes. Master will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fred Durst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judo Master.
Master gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durst counters with a stiff right hand.
Judo Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master misses with a takedown attempt
and Durst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durst dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Master. That did some damage!
Master misses with a takedown
and Durst counters with a two punch combo.
Master looks gassed!
Durst jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master with a poor takedown
and Durst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Master seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Durst shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Master is backing up but Durst catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Master covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Durst Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Durst!
A very excited looking Fred Durst made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Najman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember The Name. Straight Edge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Najman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Straight Edge!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Najman counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Edge to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Najman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcin Najman!
Marcin Najman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zetsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I like the view. Rock has chosen Shake That ass For Me - Eminem ft. Nate Dogg as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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279 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deidara Zetsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Rock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.
Zetsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock misses with a kick to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rock sends Zetsu down but not out. Rock dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zetsu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rock stands up and beckons Zetsu to his feet.
Jay Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock tries to clinch there but Zetsu circles away.
Rock avoids the body shot from Zetsu.
Zetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a wild body kick that Zetsu sees coming a mile off.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Jay Rock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu misses with a body shot.
Zetsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Zetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock darts in trying to clinch
and Zetsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zetsu loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zetsu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zetsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rock can't get the takedown.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zetsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deidara Zetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Rock.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zetsu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zetsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Zetsu.
Rock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zetsu presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zetsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock tries to pull guard but Zetsu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zetsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rock looks gassed!
Zetsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock tries to pull guard but Zetsu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Zetsu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zetsu digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank.
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!
Zetsu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Zetsu on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Zetsu as the two fighters clinch.
Zetsu lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zetsu.
Zetsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zetsu lands a shot to the body.
Zetsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zetsu effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zetsu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Zetsu shows good takedown defense.
Zetsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zetsu dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Zetsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Zetsu feints a jab promting Rock to slip. Zetsu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zetsu is fending him off so far but Rock persists. Nope, Zetsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Zetsu.
That has opened up Jay Rock's cut even more.
Rock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zetsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock's head.
Rock is rocked!
Rock is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Zetsu just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Rock has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deidara Zetsu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban has chosen M83 - Midnight City as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redban manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redban misses with a head kick.
Redban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Redban counters with a thumping low kick.
Redban connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Redban clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redban looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Redban misses the target.
Redban connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs walks into a stiff left hand from Redban.
Jacobs is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redban, right into the meat.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redban.
Brian Redban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Redban misses with a double jab.
A jab from Redban does it's job there.
Redban throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samson Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redban moves away.
Redban shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacobs, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Redban counters with an outside leg kick.
Redban scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Redban wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redban stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redban throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.
Redban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redban fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Redban goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Redban.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs leaves Redban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobs as he jumps to the side.
Samson Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Redban.
Redban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redban is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacobs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Redban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.
Redban slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Redban tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Redban. That snapped Jacobs's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Redban dominated that 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.
Redban throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.
Redban throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Redban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Redban lands an overhand right.
Redban lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Brian Redban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Redban's head but Redban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Redban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redban connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Redban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Redban's belly button to the back.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Redban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Redban.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Redban moved out of range.
Brian Redban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redban connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobs's hands.
Redban misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
A big left from Redban misses.
Redban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redban throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Jacobs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redban counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Redban lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Redban ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redban - that will leave a mark!
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Redban.
A good leg kick by Redban.
Redban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redban.
Redban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Redban. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Redban takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Redban moves out of range.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Redban avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Redban lands a head shot.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Redban lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jacobs. Jacobs tries to recover but Redban is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jacobs lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Redban!
A victorious Brian Redban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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