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NLFL 12 - Sheherazade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Stout could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JB Costa's chin.
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JB Costa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Stout closes the distance looking to clinch
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Stout is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa is looking for a kimura but Stout is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costa to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stout sees it coming and defends easily.
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Costa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stout defend it? Costa steps over the head and cranks it - Stout is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JB Costa!
After the big win, JB Costa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hopkins Athletics and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Gagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Gagne!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagne has managed to clinch.
Gagne prevents Brandao from breaking the clinch.
Gagne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandao's face.
Gagne is looking for a takedown.
Gagne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gagne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gagne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandao blocks it with crossed arms.
Brandao tries to break the clinch but Gagne is controlling the position.
Gagne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brandao taking a breather.
Brandao tries to break free but Gagne pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gagne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandao misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gagne jumps into guard, dragging Brandao to the mat.
Brandao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gagne wants to stand but Brandao is controlling the position.
Gagne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandao throwing strikes from guard but Gagne blocks nicely.
Brandao throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Gagne keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagne wants to stand up but Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gagne wants to stand but Brandao is controlling the position.
Brandao throwing strikes from guard but Gagne blocks nicely.
Brandao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao won't allow Gagne to get back to his feet.
Brandao trying to control but Gagne is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gagne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gagne.
Brandao stalling against the cage.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gagne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gagne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gagne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandao blocks it with crossed arms.
Gagne wants a takedown.
Brandao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagne smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from Gagne both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagne drives through and clinches with Brandao against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gagne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gagne slowing the pace effectively.
Gagne receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gagne can't get the takedown.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gagne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandao, pushing him back against the cage.
Gagne tries to score a body lock takedown but Brandao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gagne just leaning against Brandao, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Brandao throws a right and a left that Gagne avoids nicely.
Brandao instigates a clinch.
Brandao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gagne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brandao uses from the top position.
Brandao throws an elbow that misses. Gagne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brandao's guard. Nice move by Gagne!
Brandao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gagne is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagne stands and steps away. Brandao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gagne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gagne.
Gagne moves into the clinch.
Brandao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gagne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gagne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gagne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gagne wants a takedown but no success here.
Gagne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brandao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brandao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagne has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao is looking to control Gagne's arms but Gagne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brandao has his back to the cage.
Brandao has had enough of the clinch but Gagne keeps him there for the moment.
Gagne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandao smiles and moves away.
Brandao looks to land a combination but Gagne avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagne closes the distance and pushes Brandao back into the cage.
Gagne stalls.
Gagne scores with a knee to the head.
Gagne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandao walks away with a smile on his face. Gagne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Gagne does no damage.
Brandao tries to clinch
and Gagne counters with a right hand to the body.
Gagne drives through and clinches with Brandao against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gagne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gagne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandao, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Gagne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gagne.
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Gagne tries to tie him up.
Brandao misses with a knee to the head.
Gagne wants a takedown but no success here.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gagne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagne has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagne is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brandao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gagne is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao wants a takedown but no success here.
Gagne stops a takedown attempt from Brandao.
Gagne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brandao is keeping busy.
Brandao working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gagne tries to pull guard but Brandao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gagne has Brandao pressed against the cage, preventing Brandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandao misses with a knee to the head.
Gagne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brandao is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagne has double underhooks.
Gagne tries to land a knee to the head but Brandao blocks with his arms.
Gagne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagne jumps guard but Brandao stands there with Gagne around his waist. Gagne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gagne scores with a knee to the head.
Gagne looking to throw knees to the head but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Brandao jumps guard but Gagne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gagne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Brandao is trying to stall.
Gagne throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagne jumps guard but Brandao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandao is working for takedown but Gagne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gagne stalling the fight.
Brandao jumps guard but Gagne stands there with Brandao around his waist. Brandao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gagne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gagne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandao blocks it with crossed arms.
Gagne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Gagne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Gagne.
Well Gagne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Gagne!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Psycho - 50 Cent. On his way into the cage it seems that Randall Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Randall Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Murphy passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murphy has passed into side control.
Johnson is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson keeps Murphy under control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is not content to let Murphy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Johnson tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Randall Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Murphy.
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Murphy isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Murphy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Murphy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randall Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy gets full guard.
Murphy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Randall Johnson!
After winning the bout, Randall Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craken Skulls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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 New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craken Skulls!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Skulls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Skulls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skulls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skulls changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Skulls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craken Skulls.
Skulls managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Skulls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Skulls's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Skulls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Skulls avoids the damage to the body.
Skulls can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skulls avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skulls avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Skulls avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skulls avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Skulls blocks with his arms.
Skulls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skulls jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Skulls around his waist. Skulls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skulls is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skulls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skulls tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Skulls throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Skulls has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Craken Skulls has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skulls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craken Skulls's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skulls was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Skulls.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Skulls keeps moving.
Skulls trying to control the position.
Skulls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craken Skulls was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Skulls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Skulls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skulls has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skulls is defending well for now.
Skulls goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Skulls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skulls looking for a takedown.
Skulls tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craken Skulls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skulls as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Skulls tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Skulls jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Skulls has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craken Skulls!
An out of breath Craken Skulls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Makovsky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Makovsky!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Drogba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makovsky doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mark Makovsky has been cut.
Drogba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drogba lands with an overhand left.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Drogba as Makovsky shoots in.
A jab from Drogba does it's job there.
Makovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drogba, pushing him back against the cage.
Drogba misses with a knee to the head.
Drogba lands an elbow that stopped Makovsky in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gerard Drogba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Makovsky.
Makovsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Drogba gets to his feet. Makovsky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Makovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Makovsky tries to break free but Drogba pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba looking to throw knees to the head but Makovsky is blocking nicely.
Come on Drogba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makovsky slowing the pace effectively.
Makovsky wants to break free but Drogba has control.
Drogba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogba stalling against the cage.
Drogba scores with a knee to the head.
Drogba misses with a knee to the head.
Makovsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makovsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Drogba.
Drogba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba misses with a knee strike.
Drogba missing with knees to the body.
Drogba landing knees to the head.
Drogba avoiding damage as Makovsky throws knees to the body.
Drogba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makovsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drogba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drogba throws an overhand right that lands on Makovsky's shoulder, as Makovsky tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogba closes the distance and clinches.
Makovsky lands a body punch.
Makovsky is trying to force a seperation but Drogba has the dominant position.
Drogba has Makovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Makovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makovsky looking to slow down the pace here.
Makovsky stalls.
Drogba misses with a knee to the head.
Makovsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogba connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mark Makovsky's cut even more.
Drogba tries a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks it.
Drogba misses with a knee strike.
Drogba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makovsky's face.
Makovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drogba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drogba landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drogba has him pressed against the cage.
Makovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drogba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makovsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makovsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Makovsky has a closed guard, preventing Drogba from standing up.
Drogba wants to control from the top but Makovsky keeps moving.
Drogba stopping the sweep attempt from Makovsky.
Makovsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drogba!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drogba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Drogba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Makovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makovsky defending well as Drogba loads up on a big left hand.
Makovsky clinches up with Drogba and pushes him back against the cage.
Makovsky tries to break free but Drogba pushes him back against the cage.
Drogba connects with a knee to the head.
Makovsky tries to pull guard but Drogba holds him up against the cage and eventually Makovsky drops back down to his feet.
Gerard Drogba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drogba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogba breaks the clinch.
Drogba throws a right hand that Makovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Makovsky also avoids with ease.
Makovsky blocks a jab.
Makovsky clinches with his opponent.
Drogba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Drogba to work.
Makovsky jumps guard and drags Drogba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba trying to control the position from guard on top but Makovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drogba won't allow Makovsky to get back to his feet.
Drogba trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
Makovsky is looking for a triangle but Drogba pushes his legs off easily.
Drogba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makovsky is keeping the position for now.
Makovsky seems keen to control Drogba's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makovsky is keeping the position for now.
Makovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drogba misses with a hook.
Gerard Drogba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogba lands with a hook. Makovsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gerard Drogba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Drogba misses.
Drogba connects with a solid leg kick.
Drogba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drogba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drogba tries to clinch but Makovsky is having none of it.
Drogba darts in trying to clinch
and Makovsky counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba clobbers Makovsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makovsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drogba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makovsky backs up against the cage.
Drogba throws a jab but it's blocked by Makovsky.
Makovsky tries to bum rush Drogba with a series of wild strikes but Drogba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Drogba.
Makovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drogba.
Drogba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makovsky moves into the clinch.
Drogba misses with a knee strike.
Drogba taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makovsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drogba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drogba misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogba tries a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks it.
Drogba looking to throw knees to the head but Makovsky is blocking nicely.
Drogba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makovsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makovsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drogba misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makovsky tries to break free but Drogba pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Drogba.
Drogba looking to throw knees to the head but Makovsky is blocking nicely.
Makovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Drogba won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Drogba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Makovsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Drogba throws a hook but Makovsky blocks it.
Makovsky ducks under a wild hook from Drogba.
Drogba takes the fight into the clinch.
Drogba missing with knees to the body.
Drogba tries to land a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks with his arms.
Drogba misses with a knee strike.
Makovsky tries to break the clinch but Drogba is controlling the position.
Drogba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogba looking to throw knees to the head but Makovsky is blocking nicely.
Drogba tries to stall but Makovsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makovsky drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makovsky seems keen to control Drogba's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing Drogba from controlling successfully.
Makovsky looking for a guillotine here but Drogba defends easily.
Drogba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makovsky is keeping the position for now.
Makovsky has Drogba pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drogba sizes up Makovsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makovsky throws a series of punches but Drogba avoids them all with ease.
Makovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drogba misses with a lunging right hand
and Makovsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerard Drogba is winning the standup battle so far.
Makovsky has closed the distance and engaged Drogba in a clinch.
Makovsky is trying to drag Drogba to the mat but Drogba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Drogba.
Drogba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drogba wants to stall.
Makovsky pulls guard successfully.
Drogba with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing Drogba from controlling successfully.
Makovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drogba defends it easily.
Makovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is adopting a defensive guard.
Makovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drogba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makovsky trying to control but Drogba is having none of it.
Makovsky punching from mount but Drogba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is desperately trying to improve his position but Makovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Drogba is working hard here to advance position.
Makovsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drogba is looking to escape.
Gerard Drogba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makovsky looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makovsky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Drogba is trying to reverse the position but instead Makovsky has taken his back - oops!
Mark Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drogba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Makovsky.
I think Drogba 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Drogba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon comes to the cage accompanied by Project Fighter. Samart Payakaroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wrestling Beast's chin.
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168 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestling Beast!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Payakaroon.
Wrestling Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Beast with a series of wild strikes but Beast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Beast misses.
Beast ducks right into an uppercut from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon leaves Beast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beast takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payakaroon as he jumps to the side.
Beast closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beast lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Payakaroon wants to stand but Beast is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon has his feet on Beast's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Payakaroon misses with a series of wild punches.
Beast lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.
Payakaroon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payakaroon misses with a double jab.
Payakaroon lands a big right hook! Beast looks hurt but is still standing! Payakaroon lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Beast falls down and Payakaroon dives in with a huge hammer fist! Beast's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Payakaroon runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samart Payakaroon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Payne!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payne's calf.
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payne.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crowe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe closes the distance and pushes Payne back into the cage.
Crowe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payne pulls guard successfully.
Crowe controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Payne being controlled here, momentarily.
Payne wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eli Crowe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crowe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
Crowe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Crowe.
Crowe instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crowe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crowe pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payne looks gassed!
Crowe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crowe moves into the clinch.
Crowe lands a good knee to the midsection. Payne won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe lands a nice elbow.
Crowe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payne takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands a good knee to the midsection. Payne won't want to take too many of those.
Crowe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crowe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crowe looking to throw knees to the head but Payne is blocking nicely.
Crowe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Payne's face.
It looks like Oscar Payne has been cut.
Payne tries to circle away but Crowe has him pinned against the cage.
Crowe has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Payne - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Crowe, and another! Payne is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Eli Crowe!
After the fight, Eli Crowe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor comes to the cage accompanied by When the smoke clears. Crowe has chosen The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Fedor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor misses with an uppercut. Crowe saw that one coming.
A jab from Crowe misses.
Fedor missing with a left hand there. Crowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedor throws out the jab.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Crowe looking to score a takedown here. Fedor is defending well but Crowe drives through and ends up in Fedor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fedor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe.
Crowe trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom.
Crowe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedor working a defensive guard here.
Fedor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Fedor is keeping the position.
Fedor being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe prevents Fedor from getting back to his feet.
Crowe advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Crowe seems content to control.
Fedor is looking to improve his position.
Fedor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crowe.
Crowe not doing much here.
Crowe trying to mount his opponent but Fedor defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working the head and body with strikes.
Crowe controlling the action here.
Crowe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedor's head.
Crowe uses his free foot to push down on Fedor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fedor.
Crowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe controlling the pace for now.
Crowe raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe controlling the position easily from mount.
Crowe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crowe controlling the position easily from mount.
Crowe landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe working the ground and pound effectively.
Crowe cracks Fedor with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Stanton Crowe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Calm Like a Bomb. The key to victory for Mark Machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like John Lachance has been cut.
Lachance takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lachance drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Machida tries to pull guard but Lachance won't allow it.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Lachance.
Lachance tightens his grip and picks Machida up, before dumping him to the ground. Machida manages to land in 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lachance passes into half guard.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Lachance throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachance is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida looking for subs from the bottom but Lachance mounts him!
Lachance lands a heavy elbow.
Lachance looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machida can't escape the position.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Lachance's attempts to control the action.
Lachance putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Machida can't escape the position.
Lachance working Machida over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida is looking to improve his position but Lachance isn't that keen on the idea.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance lands a big elbow.
Machida regains half guard.
Machida with the active half guard here but Lachance passes nicely into side control.
Machida tries to buck Lachance off but Lachance is having none of it.
Machida is not content to let Lachance control the position.
Machida manages to get back to half guard.
Machida wants to get back to full guard but Lachance has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lachance scores with punches from side control.
Lachance tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Machida tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lachance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is looking to improve his position but Lachance isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lachance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Lachance's cut.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lachance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Lachance slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lachance trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Machida tries to buck Lachance off but Lachance is having none of it.
Lachance has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Machida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lachance fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
Lachance in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lachance prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lachance landing strikes from the mount.
Lachance scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machida?
Lachance looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lachance with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lachance sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machida bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lachance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lachance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lachance!
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lachance pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Lachance there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lachance lands with a punch from half guard.
Lachance controlling the action here.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lachance pulls his head out easily.
Lachance trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Lachance moves nicely into side control.
Machida taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Lachance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machida to see if he's OK.
Lachance trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Lachance keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lachance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Lachance's cut.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lachance gets the takedown into side control.
Machida gets back to half guard.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lachance pulls his head out easily.
Lachance moves nicely into side control.
Lachance tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Lachance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance controlling the position.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lachance's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Lachance there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Lachance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lachance passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lachance controlling his opponent.
Lachance lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machida hang on?
Machida can't escape the position.
Machida bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machida has gone for a leg lock! Lachance slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machida's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachance trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance connects with a couple of short punches.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Lachance defends easily.
Lachance makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lachance looking to pass the guard.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lachance passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to bench press Lachance off him but Lachance keeps the position.
Lachance controlling the position.
Machida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lachance's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lachance lands a nice short elbow.
Lachance wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Lachance works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lachance really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lachance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lachance on the side of the head.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Lachance. Lachance maintains the clinch.
Machida successfully pulls guard.
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachance's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lachance is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lachance lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lachance passes into side control.
Machida tries to buck Lachance off but Lachance is having none of it.
Machida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lachance's best efforts.
Lachance lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance lands strikes from half guard.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lachance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lachance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Lachance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lachance winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lachance wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lachance lands a nice short elbow.
John Lachance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida wants to improve his position but Lachance is controlling well.
Lachance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lachance trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lachance pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lachance trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Lachance lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachance not doing much here.
Lachance prevents Machida from improving his position.
Machida is in trouble now - Lachance has advanced to mount!
Lachance controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Lachance maintains control.
Lachance wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.
Lachance content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance is landing with some decent strikes but Machida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lachance dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Lachance's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lachance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Lachance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Lachance has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Lachance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lachance takes one to the side of the head.
Machida scores with a nice head shot.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lachance has time to react.
Machida misses with a hook
and Lachance counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachance looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lachance smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lachance controls the position.
Lachance grinds an elbow into Machida's temple.
Lachance taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Lachance gets to mount! Machida was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lachance with the ground and pound from mount.
Machida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lachance trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Lachance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machida regains half guard.
Machida is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lachance is tapping! Great win for Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Machida!
Mark Machida is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Machida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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