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MLC 52: Highwind vs Ivanov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moosh LooLoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tendai Mtarawira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mtarawira's choice of entrance music: the beast tribute. Moosh LooLoo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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248 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moosh LooLoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tendai Mtarawira!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LooLoo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mtarawira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LooLoo.
Mtarawira scores with a takedown into LooLoo's guard.
Mtarawira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mtarawira won't allow LooLoo to sweep him here.
LooLoo keeping moving, preventing Mtarawira from controlling successfully.
Mtarawira throws an elbow that misses. LooLoo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mtarawira's guard. Nice move by LooLoo!
LooLoo stands and steps away. Mtarawira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mtarawira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mtarawira tries for a takedown but LooLoo circles away easily
and LooLoo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LooLoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mtarawira looks gassed!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LooLoo. Mtarawira shrugs it off though.
LooLoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtarawira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mtarawira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LooLoo counters with a leg kick.
LooLoo lands with a kick to the temple. Mtarawira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tendai Mtarawira has been cut.
Mtarawira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LooLoo keeps the fight on the outside.
LooLoo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LooLoo wants it to stay on the feet.
Moosh LooLoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendai Mtarawira.
LooLoo lands a big uppercut and Mtarawira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mtarawira looks OK. LooLoo waves Mtarawira back to his feet!
Mtarawira is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for LooLoo.
Mtarawira is still on wobbly legs! Can LooLoo finish him?
Are you kidding me?! LooLoo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mtarawira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moosh LooLoo!
A very excited looking Moosh LooLoo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ste McGhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ste McGhee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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166 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ste McGhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puppy scores with a jab. McGhee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGhee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sick Puppy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puppy jabs at McGhee's body.
Puppy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puppy clobbers McGhee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puppy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puppy scores with the left hand. McGhee knows he should have avoided that one.
McGhee walks into a straight right hand from Puppy.
McGhee is rocked!
Puppy throws out a powerful jab.
Oh McGhee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puppy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGhee pushes Puppy up against the cage in a clinch.
Puppy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McGhee seems to have got his legs back now.
Puppy is nestled in close to McGhee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Puppy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGhee wants to control but Puppy is keeping busy.
McGhee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGhee looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGhee is breathing heavily.
Puppy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puppy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puppy lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt McGhee quite badly. McGhee pulls Puppy in close trying to recover. Puppy postures up and lands two really hard shots that put McGhee on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but McGhee doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sick Puppy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan D is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D stuffs the takedown attempt from Malapitan. Malapitan gets slowly back to his feet.
Malapitan fails to land the takedown.
D connects with a solid leg kick.
Malapitan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? D is fending him off so far but Malapitan persists. Nope, D circles away and we're back to standing.
Evan D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Malapitan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. D was covering up waiting for the punch and Malapitan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malapitan trying to control but D is working from the bottom.
Malapitan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malapitan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and D dives on top into guard.
D drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing D from controlling successfully.
D is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malapitan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
D preventing the sweep.
Malapitan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
D won't allow Malapitan to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but D sees it coming and defends easily.
Malapitan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, D has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but D is defending well.
Malapitan throws a strike but D avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Malapitan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and D dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malapitan looking to hit a scissor sweep but D is one step ahead there.
D trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan wants to sweep here but D controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malapitan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malapitan trying to control the position.
D is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan 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.
D trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raje Malapitan 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.
D lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Evan D is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D stuffs the takedown attempt from Malapitan. Malapitan gets slowly back to his feet.
Malapitan closes this distance looking for a takedown but D circles away.
Malapitan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging D to the ground. Malapitan is now in D's guard.
D preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raje Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan is looking to work some ground and pound but D has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malapitan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed D's guard.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but D keeps working.
Malapitan throwing shots but D is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a strike but D avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Malapitan trying to control but D is working from the bottom.
D had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malapitan defends it easily.
Malapitan stays in close to D's body and controls the position.
D keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
D will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malapitan is looking to work some ground and pound but D has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but D gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malapitan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malapitan is trying to keep D in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raje Malapitan.
A head kick misses from D.
D throws a right and a left that both miss.
D swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in D's guard now.
Malapitan throwing strikes from guard but D blocks nicely.
Malapitan trying to control but D is working from the bottom.
D avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan forces his way into half guard.
Malapitan lands strikes from half guard.
Malapitan thows a huge punch but D dodges it nicely.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but D is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan 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!
Malapitan blocks a head kick by D.
Malapitan looking to score a takedown here. D is defending well but Malapitan drives through and ends up in D's guard.
D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but D gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
D makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D throws a big right hand that misses.
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
Malapitan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malapitan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for D because Malapitan loaded up on that one.
Malapitan thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malapitan avoids the attempt from D to control.
Malapitan scoring with strikes but D is staying in there.
Malapitan avoids the attempt from D to control.
Malapitan goes for an armbar but D turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from D.
D trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to control.
Malapitan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malapitan scores with a takedown into D's guard.
Malapitan throws a strike but D rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
D pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.
Evan D has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing D from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malapitan 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raje Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorawski has chosen Three Six Mafia - It's a fight 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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219 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Gorawski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gorawski dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorawski manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrews. Gorawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorawski slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
Andrews throws a hook but Gorawski avoids it easily.
Andrews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gorawski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrews thinking.
Gorawski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews tries to bum rush Gorawski with a series of wild strikes but Gorawski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lane Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorawski tries to move into range but Andrews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gorawski clinches up against the cage.
Gorawski misses with a knee strike.
Gorawski prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gorawski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andrews is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorawski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorawski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Gorawski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gorawski lands with a right to the head.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorawski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorawski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gorawski trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gorawski into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gorawski.
Gorawski looking to slow down the pace here.
Gorawski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrews letting Gorawski take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Gorawski.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorawski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorawski looks to land a combination. Andrews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrews is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Gorawski moves out of range.
Gorawski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews walks into a jab.
Gorawski throws an overhand right that drops Andrews like a sack of potatoes! Gorawski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Gorawski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mariusz Gorawski thanked Gilop® for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome To The Jungle. John Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Creed's chin.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creed is able to avoid easily.
Creed cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Black goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black misses with the combination.
Creed swinging wildly here.
Creed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Creed blocks a low kick nicely.
Creed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
A big right from Black misses.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Creed scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like John Black has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed connects with a jab.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Creed.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed connects with a nice looking jab.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creed.
John Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Creed.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Black gets caught napping as Creed dives in and scores a takedown. Black manages to retain guard.
Black 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed connects with a couple of short punches.
Creed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creed throwing strikes but missing.
Creed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creed won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black working for submissions but it's allowed Creed to get to half guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black wants to improve his position but Creed is controlling well.
Creed slips a nice elbow through Black's hands, connecting with Black's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is in trouble now - Creed has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creed breaks from Black's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Black is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed lands a big shot to the head and Black winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Creed!
Jake Creed took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Cruz Jefferson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jefferson's calf.
Basilan scores with a nice right hand.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Basilan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jefferson has time to react.
A big left from Basilan misses.
Basilan throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Jefferson looks to land a combination. Basilan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Felix Basilan has been cut.
Basilan wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Basilan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Basilan duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson thuds a left hand into Basilan's body.
Basilan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basilan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Basilan tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Basilan's defenses.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
Basilan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jefferson gets an underhook and turns Basilan into the cage.
Basilan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Basilan trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Basilan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head.
Basilan is pushing Jefferson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Basilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Basilan.
Basilan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Basilan's front leg but catches the back leg as Basilan tries to avoid it.
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!
Jefferson looks to land a body kick but Basilan moved away.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basilan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Jefferson.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basilan.
Good leg kick by Jefferson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Basilan connects with a jab.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Basilan. Basilan obviously looking to wear him down.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basilan is defending well for now.
Basilan blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Basilan in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Basilan in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferson lands a nice knee to the body.
Basilan has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan lands with a right to the head.
Basilan looking to stall.
Basilan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jefferson taking a breather.
Basilan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.
Still in the clinch, Jefferson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Basilan landing knees to the head.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basilan.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Basilan's face.
Felix Basilan's cut is getting worse.
Jefferson misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Basilan.
Basilan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Basilan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basilan is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basilan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jefferson avoids the damage to the body.
Basilan pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basilan taking a breather.
Basilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Basilan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Basilan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Basilan trying to control the position but instead, Jefferson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Basilan into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cruz Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Basilan.
Basilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Basilan.
Basilan misses with a right hand
and Jefferson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Basilan's knee momentarily.
Basilan tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Basilan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Basilan's front leg but catches the back leg as Basilan tries to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Basilan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a head kick. Basilan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Basilan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basilan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Basilan misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Basilan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Basilan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Basilan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Basilan.
Basilan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Basilan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Basilan misses its intended target.
Basilan connects with a body shot.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Basilan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Basilan throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Felix Basilan is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basilan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Basilan.
A left lands for Basilan.
Basilan misses with a two punch combination.
Basilan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Basilan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Basilan with a hook.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Basilan avoids it.
Basilan throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilan misses the target.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Jefferson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Basilan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Basilan throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Basilan.
Basilan lands a nice looking body shot.
Basilan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan scores with a kick to the body.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Basilan.
Basilan misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Basilan misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Jefferson blocks the leg kick.
Basilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Basilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Basilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Basilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basilan avoids a kick to the body.
Basilan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Basilan swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Basilan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Basilan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Basilan throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basilan throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basilan.
Basilan avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferson feints and then cracks Basilan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basilan down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Basilan moved away.
Basilan clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good work by Basilan as he checks the leg kick.
Basilan lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basilan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Basilan misses.
Basilan moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Basilan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Basilan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Basilan blocks the leg kick.
Basilan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Basilan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Basilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Basilan.
Basilan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Basilans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Basilan sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Basilan is looking to clinch.
Basilan staying out of range there.
Jefferson blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Basilan misses.
Jefferson tries to work over Basilan's front leg with a kick but Basilan checks it.
Basilan pushes Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson wants to get back to striking at distance but Basilan won't allow it.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Basilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Basilan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basilan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jefferson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Basilan dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Basilan dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Basilan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jefferson.
Basilan throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to force a seperation but Basilan has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basilan.
Basilan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Basilan blocks it.
Jefferson lands a good knee to the midsection. Basilan won't want to take too many of those.
Basilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Basilan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jefferson's face.
Basilan looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Basilan lands an uppercut.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Basilan in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Basilan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
A short left from Basilan.
Basilan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Basilan avoids the damage to the body.
Basilan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basilan scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Basilan blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Basilan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Basilan keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Basilan moves out of range.
Basilan connects with a right hand. Jefferson shakes it off.
Basilan scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Basilan misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Basilan.
Jefferson has Basilan pushed against the cage.
Basilan avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Basilan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Basilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Basilan as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Jefferson.
Basilan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Basilan - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Basilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basilan has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
Basilan scores with a shoulder strike.
Basilan misses with some punches.
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 Felix Basilan.
I think Basilan 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felix Basilan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Daw 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Daw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daw moves away.
Daw slips under a jab.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Daw.
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daw.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Daw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve Daw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Nelson.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Daw sprawls well.
Daw throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Daw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Daw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Daw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson works over Daw with some ground and pound from guard.
Daw keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses. Daw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Daw!
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Daw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daw has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daw is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson 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.
Daw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
Nelson has his foot on Daw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daw works his way back into a safe position though.
Daw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Daw throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nelson's body to avoid the submission. Nelson has instead reached around Daw's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nelson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Glen Nelson!
A victorious Glen Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 25/17 . Eduard Melkonyan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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253 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Niedzwiedzki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andrzej Niedzwiedzki has been cut.
Niedzwiedzki throws a chopping leg kick but Melkonyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a leg kick but Melkonyan saw it coming and moves away.
Niedzwiedzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melkonyan checks it well.
Niedzwiedzki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Niedzwiedzki wants to pass to mount but Melkonyan is defending the position.
Niedzwiedzki prevents Melkonyan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki is stalling here. Melkonyan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Niedzwiedzki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Melkonyan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melkonyan is looking to take a break and control but Niedzwiedzki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melkonyan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to regain half guard here but Melkonyan keeps moving and retains side control.
Melkonyan is looking to take a break and control but Niedzwiedzki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niedzwiedzki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melkonyan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan cracks Niedzwiedzki with a big right hand but Niedzwiedzki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Melkonyan misses with the ground and pound.
Melkonyan scoring with punches from side control.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to regain half guard here but Melkonyan keeps moving and retains side control.
Niedzwiedzki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Melkonyan looking for submissions off his back.
Niedzwiedzki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melkonyan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melkonyan tries to roll over but Niedzwiedzki keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melkonyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Melkonyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melkonyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Melkonyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Melkonyan throws out a leg kick but Niedzwiedzki moves out of range and Melkonyan only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Melkonyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niedzwiedzki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niedzwiedzki ducks under a wild hook from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan misses the shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick.
Melkonyan misses with a takedown attempt - Niedzwiedzki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Melkonyan swings for the body but Niedzwiedzki moves out of range.
Melkonyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick as Melkonyan jumps back.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick.
Niedzwiedzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan checks a low kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Melkonyan throws a leg kick but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick, looking for Melkonyan's leg but Melkonyan calmly moves out of range.
Melkonyan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Melkonyan showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki is staying active underneath Melkonyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melkonyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niedzwiedzki is just riding it out for now. Melkonyan eventually gives up the hold.
Melkonyan trying to control from Niedzwiedzki's half guard. Niedzwiedzki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki wants to sweep here but Melkonyan controlling him for the moment.
Melkonyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Niedzwiedzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduard Melkonyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niedzwiedzki wants to improve his position but instead Melkonyan has moved into half guard.
Melkonyan wants to free his trapped foot but Niedzwiedzki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan uses his free foot to push down on Niedzwiedzki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Niedzwiedzki.
Melkonyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niedzwiedzki is looking to escape.
Niedzwiedzki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Melkonyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick.
Niedzwiedzki throws a wild body kick that Melkonyan sees coming a mile off.
Niedzwiedzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Niedzwiedzki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niedzwiedzki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Melkonyan blocks the low kick.
Niedzwiedzki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Niedzwiedzki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Melkonyan as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Melkonyan misses its intended target.
Niedzwiedzki throws a front kick aimed at Melkonyan's knee but Melkonyan avoids it well.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niedzwiedzki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut even more.
Niedzwiedzki throws out a leg kick but Melkonyan moves out of range and Niedzwiedzki only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan gets a takedown into half guard.
Niedzwiedzki trying to get back to full guard but Melkonyan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Melkonyan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Melkonyan throwing strikes here but Niedzwiedzki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melkonyan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Melkonyan wants to control the pace but Niedzwiedzki is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Melkonyan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Niedzwiedzki manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Niedzwiedzki, under a barage of strikes from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan is trying to work for a kimura but Niedzwiedzki is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niedzwiedzki is staying active underneath Melkonyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is pressing down on Niedzwiedzki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Niedzwiedzki is holding on for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Melkonyan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Melkonyan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Niedzwiedzki!
Melkonyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niedzwiedzki is looking to escape.
Melkonyan throwing strikes here but Niedzwiedzki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Melkonyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melkonyan, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Melkonyan!
As Eduard Melkonyan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PEOPLE! BELIEVE! IT'S POSSIBLE... '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . Gideon Gabriel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tucker Thomas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Gabriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gabriel tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Gabriel takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tucker Thomas has been cut.
Gabriel tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Gabriel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gabriel misses with an elbow strike.
Gabriel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gabriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is leaning against Gabriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gabriel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gabriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gabriel trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabriel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gabriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
A low kick from Gabriel is predictable there
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Gabriel is rocked!
Gideon Gabriel's cut is getting worse.
Thomas sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gabriel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gabriel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tucker Thomas!
Tucker Thomas is the new welterweight champion!
Tucker Thomas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank the new boss for giving me a shot at a guy like Gabriel. Hope you liked the show, now who's next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FLC - Smoke 'em. Ivanov has chosen HINO RUSSO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but Highwind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highwind misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanov clobbers Highwind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Highwind shoots for a takedown but Ivanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov feints a jab promting Highwind to slip. Ivanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Highwind slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well.
Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Highwind's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind shoots in and drives through. Ivanov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Highwind's hands.
Highwind is rocked!
Ivanov digs a good hook to Highwind's body.
Oh Highwind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergei Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Highwind hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Ivanov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ivanov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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