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WCF 23: Jeong vs. Fitch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vaevictus Asmadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Hitman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vaevictus Asmadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmadi is looking to clinch.
Hitman jabs Asmadi right on the nose. Asmadi blinks but takes it well.
Asmadi tries to clinch up but Hitman circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman is looking to clinch.
Asmadi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asmadi moves in looking to clinch but Hitman pushes him off.
No joy there for Asmadi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitman swings for the body but Asmadi moves out of range.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmadi moves away.
Asmadi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hitman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asmadi. Asmadi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asmadi instigates a clinch.
Asmadi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Xavier Hitman has been cut.
Asmadi misses with a knee to the head.
Hitman avoids the elbow strike from Asmadi, against the cage.
Hitman takes an elbow to the temple.
Asmadi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmadi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitman is trying to break the clinch but Asmadi has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asmadi.
Asmadi lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmadi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Xavier Hitman's cut even more.
Asmadi is looking to control Hitman's arms but Hitman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmadi has his back to the cage.
Asmadi lands an elbow inside.
Asmadi keeps control of Hitman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asmadi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asmadi lands an elbow inside that Hitman shrugs off.
Asmadi misses with a knee to the head.
Asmadi misses with a knee to the head.
Hitman is trying to force a seperation but Asmadi has the dominant position.
Hitman wants to get back to striking at distance but Asmadi won't allow it.
Hitman avoids the elbow strike from Asmadi, against the cage.
Asmadi lands an elbow just above Hitman 's eye.
Hitman has had enough of the clinch but Asmadi keeps him there for the moment.
Asmadi lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Xavier Hitman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hitman has had enough of the clinch but Asmadi keeps him there for the moment.
Asmadi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hitman is looking to break free of the clinch but Asmadi has double underhooks.
Hitman can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmadi looking to throw knees to the head but Hitman is blocking nicely.
Asmadi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asmadi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hitman blocks it with crossed arms.
Asmadi prevents Hitman from breaking the clinch.
Asmadi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hitman's defenses.
Xavier Hitman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hitman is trying to force a seperation but Asmadi has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Asmadi.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xavier Hitman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vaevictus Asmadi!
During a confident post fight interview, Vaevictus Asmadi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Armor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes into the arena with the theme from titanic blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kermit Earlandson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Armor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson scores with a three punch combo!
Earlandson connects with a leg kick. Armor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Earlandson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Earlandson duly obliges.
Earlandson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Armor eats them both and turns towards Earlandson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Earlandson scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earlandson gets a double leg takedown into Armor's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Earlandson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Earlandson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armor looking for a sweep. Not yet Armor, not yet.
Earlandson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Earlandson has Armor in his guard.
Earlandson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Armor rolls with it to try and escape but Earlandson cranks on the arm and Armor is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kermit Earlandson!
Kermit Earlandson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE™ (WOT), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sompong Seesumran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sompong Seesumran!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seesumran stalks Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santos's face. Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Santos shoots and misses
and Seesumran counters with a low kick, right behind Santos 's knee.
Seesumran throws a left and a right that both miss
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seesumran keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seesumran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seesumran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seesumran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos trying to control but Seesumran is working from the bottom.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Seesumran has managed to sweep!
Seesumran trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seesumran's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Seesumran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Seesumran is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control but Seesumran is working from the bottom.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos wants to control from the top but Seesumran keeps moving.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Seesumran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Seesumran from controlling successfully.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seesumran is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seesumran stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Seesumran trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sompong Seesumran.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seesumran throws a head kick that misses.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seesumran.
Santos swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seesumran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
It looks like Marcelo Santos has been cut.
Sompong Seesumran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seesumran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seesumran tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Santos's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Seesumran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seesumran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seesumran missing with knees to the body.
Seesumran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seesumran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seesumran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seesumran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seesumran lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Seesumran lands a knee to the head.
Santos tries to pull guard but Seesumran holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Seesumran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seesumran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seesumran swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seesumran to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seesumran tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Seesumran lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Seesumran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Seesumran has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Seesumran.
Stalling in the clinch from Seesumran.
A short left from Seesumran.
Seesumran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seesumran tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Santos tries to pull guard but Seesumran won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Seesumran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow.
Seesumran tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seesumran to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seesumran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Santos tries for a takedown but Seesumran manages to get underhooks.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seesumran is keeping busy.
Seesumran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seesumran avoiding damage.
Seesumran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Seesumran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Seesumran.
Seesumran lands a damaging elbow.
Seesumran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seesumran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seesumran lands a damaging elbow.
Santos jumps guard but Seesumran stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seesumran trying to land knees to the body.
Seesumran scores with a shoulder strike.
Seesumran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Seesumran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seesumran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seesumran walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcelo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos avoids the head kick by Seesumran.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Seesumran.
Seesumran wants to land a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seesumran.
Seesumran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seesumran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seesumran throws a head kick that misses.
Seesumran throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Seesumran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seesumran throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Seesumran leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seesumran thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seesumran throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sompong Seesumran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Santos's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Seesumran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Seesumran.
Santos avoids the head kick by Seesumran.
Seesumran wants to clinch.
Seesumran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santos trying to control but Seesumran is working from the bottom.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seesumran keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Seesumran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos postures up.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seesumran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seesumran keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Seesumran keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seesumran pinned against the cage. Seesumran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seesumran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seesumran looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Seesumran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos avoids the head kick by Seesumran.
Seesumran works over Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Seesumran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Seesumran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seesumran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Santos throwing shots but Seesumran is blocking nicely.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santos content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seesumran is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Dillan Fox 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... Marcelo Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Wyldblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Pucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyldblood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Wyldblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Pucci!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyldblood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wyldblood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Wolfgang Wyldblood has been cut.
Wyldblood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Pucci and Wyldblood goes tumbling to the canvas! Pucci follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wyldblood is rocked!
Pucci slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh Wyldblood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Pucci wants to take a breather but Wyldblood is having none of it.
Wyldblood seems to have got his legs back now.
Wyldblood tries to roll over but Pucci keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugh Pucci was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wyldblood shoots in for a takedown but Pucci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Pucci as he connects with a hook.
Pucci throws a series of punches but Wyldblood avoids them all with ease.
Wyldblood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wyldblood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldblood trying to control but Pucci is working from the bottom.
Wyldblood tries to free his leg and advance position but Pucci is retaining full guard.
Pucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wyldblood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang Wyldblood has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wyldblood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pucci as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Wyldblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pucci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyldblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pucci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pucci batters Wyldblood with a massive right followed by a huge left! Wyldblood is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pucci lands a final crushing right hand to drop Wyldblood to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pucci is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugh Pucci!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Diprivan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramstein Rommel's chin.
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramstein Rommel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel lands a nice shot that snaps Diprivan's head back.
Diprivan throws a push kick but Rommel slaps the foot to one side.
Diprivan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rommel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rommel lands the left hand.
Rommel jabs Diprivan right on the nose. Diprivan blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diprivan takes one to the side of the head.
Diprivan is looking to land body kicks.
Diprivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Rommel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rommel scores with a decent looking hook.
Diprivan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rommel tests Diprivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rommel throws a front kick aimed at Diprivan's knee but Diprivan avoids it well.
Rommel works the jab nicely.
Diprivan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rommel.
Rommel cracks Diprivan with a hook to the temple - Diprivan is on wobbly legs here! Rommel swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diprivan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rommel wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ramstein Rommel!
A victorious Ramstein Rommel 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Knot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Knot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Knot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knot throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Knot.
Knot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lannister.
Knot forces Lannister back against the cage and clinches.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike from Knot.
Knot lands an elbow inside that Lannister shrugs off.
Lannister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knot after a bit of a struggle.
Lannister takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bjorn Lannister has been cut.
Lannister jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knot walks away with a smile on his face. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon Knot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Lannister.
Lannister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knot manages to break the clinch.
Lannister avoids the head kick by Knot.
Lannister tries to clinch
and Knot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knot throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Knot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knot throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Knot throws a head kick that misses
and Lannister counters by moving into the clinch.
Knot prevents the takedown attempt.
Knot misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike.
Knot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lannister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister.
Knot lands an elbow inside.
Knot misses with an elbow over the top.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knot lands a good knee to the midsection. Lannister won't want to take too many of those.
Knot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knot lands with a slapping head kick.
Knot misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon Knot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knot moves into the clinch.
Lannister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knot landing knees to the body.
Lannister avoids a wild elbow strike from Knot.
Knot pushes off an throws an elbow but Lannister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knot has Lannister pushed against the cage.
Knot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lannister's defenses.
Knot avoiding damage.
Knot trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lannister wants a takedown but no success here.
Knot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knot gets underhooks to prevent Lannister's takedown attempt.
Knot throws an elbow but it misses.
Lannister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knot pushes off an throws an elbow but Lannister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knot just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knot landing knees to the body.
Lannister avoiding damage as Knot throws knees to the body.
Knot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Knot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Lannister's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Knot circles away easily
and Knot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knot fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knot misses with a head kick.
Knot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lannister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lannister is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Knot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knot rushes Lannister and presses him up against the cage.
Knot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister.
Knot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knot lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knot throws an elbow but misses.
Knot pushes off an throws an elbow but Lannister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knot landing knees to the body.
Lannister avoiding damage as Knot throws knees to the body.
Knot manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Knot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Knot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knot misses with a hook.
Knot moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.
Knot missing with knees to the body.
Lannister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon Knot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Lannister.
Knot tries to land knees in the clinch but Lannister avoids the damage to the body.
Knot is pressed up against the cage. Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knot down to the mat. Knot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knot moves into the clinch.
Knot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knot missing with knees to the body.
Knot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knot lands a knee to the body.
Knot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lannister is working for takedown but Knot is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knot.
That has opened up Bjorn Lannister's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Knot misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Knot.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Knot.
Knot breaks the clinch.
Gordon Knot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knot throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lannister avoids the head kick by Knot.
Lannister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
Lannister is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lannister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon Knot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lannister if he has to take too many more of those.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knot sprawls well. Knot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lannister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Knot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Lannister's cut.
That's time! Knot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lannister, pushing him back against the cage.
Knot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knot misses with an elbow strike.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Knot holds him up against the cage and eventually Lannister drops back down to his feet.
Knot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon Knot is winning the standup battle so far.
Knot throws a head kick that misses.
Knot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Knot.
Knot throws an elbow but it misses.
Knot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lannister avoids it.
Knot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knot throws a head kick that half lands.
Knot gets a clinch.
Knot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lannister avoids it.
Knot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lannister is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knot is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knot breaks the clinch.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon Knot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Lannister.
Knot throws a head kick that misses.
Knot lands a front kick.
Knot misses with a few strikes there.
Knot connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knot throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Knot clinches.
Gordon Knot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lannister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knot finds it's way round the side to connect with Lannister's head.
Good leg kick by Knot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Knot misses
and Lannister counters by clinching up.
Lannister is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knot is defending well.
Knot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knot throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Knot feints a jab promting Lannister to slip. Knot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lannister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon Knot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knot misses with an elbow strike.
Lannister can't get the takedown.
Knot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knot takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lannister avoids it.
Bjorn Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Knot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Knot!
After winning the bout, Gordon Knot 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown works over Cavalcante Ribeiro's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro has been cut.
Cavalcante Ribeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Cavalcante Ribeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Cavalcante Ribeiro misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Cavalcante Ribeiro with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Cavalcante Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavalcante Ribeiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown throws a body punch but Cavalcante Ribeiro moves out of range.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Cavalcante Ribeiro is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cavalcante Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown tests Cavalcante Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown looks to land a combination but Cavalcante Ribeiro avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a series of punches but Cavalcante Ribeiro avoids them all with ease.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cavalcante Ribeiro. Cavalcante Ribeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cavalcante Ribeiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cavalcante Ribeiro backing up. Cavalcante Ribeiro nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro's cut is getting worse.
Cavalcante Ribeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rob Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Cavalcante Ribeiro counters with a body kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Cavalcante Ribeiro backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalcante Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
A lazy left from Cavalcante Ribeiro finds it's target.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cavalcante Ribeiro stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Cavalcante Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Cavalcante Ribeiro jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cavalcante Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavalcante Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavalcante Ribeiro is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brown lands a jab to Cavalcante Ribeiro's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro'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.
Cavalcante Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown throws a right hand that Cavalcante Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalcante Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Cavalcante Ribeiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cavalcante Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown tests Cavalcante Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cavalcante Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown tries to buck Cavalcante Ribeiro off but Cavalcante Ribeiro is having none of it.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown kicks Cavalcante Ribeiro off and gets back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown works Cavalcante Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Cavalcante Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cavalcante Ribeiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavalcante Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cavalcante Ribeiro has time to react.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalcante Ribeiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Cavalcante Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Cavalcante Ribeiro only half commits.
Brown works over Cavalcante Ribeiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown is looking to slow Cavalcante Ribeiro down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Cavalcante Ribeiro shoots in.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Cavalcante Ribeiro's shoulder, as Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Cavalcante Ribeiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cavalcante Ribeiro dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets caught napping as Cavalcante Ribeiro dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cavalcante Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cavalcante Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Cavalcante Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cavalcante Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Cavalcante Ribeiro off! Cavalcante Ribeiro jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cavalcante Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Cavalcante Ribeiro off! Cavalcante Ribeiro jumps back into Brown's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to pass.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Cavalcante Ribeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown wants to improve his position but Cavalcante Ribeiro is controlling well.
Rob Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cavalcante Ribeiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro thanked Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Angry Johnny as his entrance music. Jonathan Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Cabrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones pushes Cabrillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabrillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Cabrillo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Cabrillo in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Cabrillo is breathing heavily.
Jones digs a right hand into Cabrillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrillo's gas tank.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones gets through Cabrillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabrillo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cabrillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabrillo avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Cabrillo takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Oh Cabrillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juan Cabrillo's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Cabrillo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Jones!
Jonathan Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Bruce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gracie.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald 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.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
McDonald is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is not content to let Gracie control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
McDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald throws a series of strikes and Gracie wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
A big left from Gracie misses.
McDonald lands a head shot.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gracie.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David McDonald waved his t-shirt featuring Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. Fitch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I Collapse- Eminem. On his way into the cage it seems that Jaemin Jeong has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jaemin Jeong seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
180 lbs
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22
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitch leaves Jeong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch connects with a body shot.
Jeong moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeong missing with knees to the body.
Jeong stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitch.
Fitch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeong tries to land a knee to the head but Fitch blocks with his arms.
Jeong blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fitch fails to land.
Fitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeong blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Fitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch tries to throw a body punch but Jeong avoids it by throwing Fitch back against the cage.
Jeong tries a knee to the head but Fitch blocks it.
Fitch lands an uppercut.
Fitch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Fitch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitch avoids it.
Jeong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitch tries to work over Jeong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitch avoiding damage as Jeong throws knees to the body.
A short left from Fitch.
Fitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeong tries to clinch but Fitch is having none of it.
Jeong moves away from the strike by Fitch.
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!
Jeong tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Jeong wants to clinch but Fitch slips to the side
and Fitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jeong thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Jeong shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitch takes a swing at Jeong's ribcage but misses.
Fitch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jeong.
Fitch punishes Jeong's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeong tries for a takedown but Fitch circles away easily
and Fitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitch as he connects with a hook.
Jeong closes the distance but Fitch moves to the side
and Fitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jeong misses with a body kick.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeong moves away.
Jeong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitch tries to avoid it but Jeong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitch to the ground. Fitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitch dips to his left and cracks Jeong with an uppercut!
Fitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeong should have avoided that one.
Fitch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jeong eats them both and turns towards Fitch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
Fitch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Fitch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitch duly obliges.
Fitch misses with a wild body shot.
Jeong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeong gets a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jeong. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitch.
Jeong misses with the head strike.
Jeong blocking some punches.
Fitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeong won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeong lands a nice uppercut.
Fitch misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Fitch - that landed with a thud.
Fitch has a couple of punches blocked by Jeong.
Jeong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeong can't find room to land a body shot as Fitch controls the action.
Fitch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitch lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitch's face.
It looks like Jon Fitch has been cut.
Jeong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitch is pressed up against the cage. Jeong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitch down to the mat. Fitch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jeong wants to clinch.
Jeong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Fitch misses its intended target.
Jeong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Fitch finds it's way through Jeong's defenses.
Jeong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitch throws out the jab.
Jeong slips a jab from Fitch.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Jeong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitch.
Jeong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeong lands a front kick.
Jeong dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
Fitch misses with an uppercut. Jeong saw that one coming.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitch misses with a wild body shot.
Fitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeong slips under a jab.
Jeong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jeong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeong's head.
Jeong moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong darts in and clinches Fitch up against the cage.
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!
Jeong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeong tries a knee to the head but Fitch blocks it.
Jon Fitch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitch manages to break the clinch.
Jeong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeong tries for a takedown but Fitch circles away easily
and Fitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeong throws a sloppy head kick and Fitch moves out of range easily.
Fitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeong at a distance.
Fitch throws out a powerful jab.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch scores with a nice strike.
Jon Fitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeong walks into a left hand.
Jon Fitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitch misses with a wild body shot.
Jeong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitch misses with a straight right.
Fitch scores with a jab to the body.
Jeong is looking to clinch.
Jeong has managed to clinch.
Jeong tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitch avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch tries to work over Jeong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeong stalling the fight.
Fitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch gets through Jeong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeong crunches a lovely knee into Fitch's ribcage.
Fitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitch gets through Jeong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitch breaks from the clinch.
Jeong scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jeong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitch is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jeong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Jeong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Jeong moves out of range as Fitch strikes.
Jeong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeong.
A head kick misses from Jeong.
Jeong takes one to the side of the head.
Fitch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeong.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jeong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitch misses the target.
Fitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeong slips under a jab from Fitch.
Fitch throws a body punch but Jeong moves out of range.
Fitch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitch punishes Jeong's body with a nice straight punch.
Jeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Fitch looks to throw the jab but Jeong is out of range.
Jeong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeong tries to clinch up.
Fitch gets caught napping as Jeong dives in and scores a takedown. Fitch manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jeong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fitch controlling his opponent.
Jeong can't escape the position.
Fitch cracks Jeong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is trying to escape the mount.
Fitch content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong tries to hold on but Fitch pushes him away.
Jeong is trying desperately to improve position.
Jeong tries to lock up and control but Fitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch controlling from the full mount.
Jeong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jeong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jeong is trying to control but can't.
Fitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jeong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitch is working away from the top position though.
Fitch trying to control the action but Jeong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jon Fitch just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jeong misses with a head kick.
Fitch blocks a jab.
Jeong has Fitch up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitch throws a head punch that misses.
Fitch misses with a punch to the body.
Fitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitch tries to throw a body punch but Jeong avoids it by throwing Fitch back against the cage.
Fitch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jeong.
Jeong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitch blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitch lands a shot to the body.
Fitch scores with a shoulder strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch lands a hook that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
Fitch misses with the head strike.
Fitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeong.
Jeong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitch misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeong controls his hands.
Jeong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jeong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jeong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeong prevents a body shot from Fitch.
Jeong tries to work over Fitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control the position but instead, Fitch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jeong into the cage.
Fitch stops a takedown attempt from Jeong.
Jeong gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitch tries to circle away but Jeong has him pinned against the cage.
Fitch has a couple of punches blocked by Jeong.
Jeong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitch after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch breaks the clinch.
Jeong throws a lazy head kick
and Fitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitch misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Fitch catches Jeong right on the button with a cross.
Jeong shoots and misses
and Fitch counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitch.
Fitch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitch looks to land a right hand but Jeong moved out of range.
Jeong slips a straight right by Fitch.
Fitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitch swings for the body but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong misses with a body kick.
Fitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitch lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Fitch throws a looping overhand right but Jeong ducks down to avoid it.
Fitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitch throws a combination that misses
and Jeong counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jeong throws a push kick but Fitch slaps the foot to one side.
Fitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitch throws a body punch but Jeong moves out of range.
Fitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jeong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeong throws a head kick that misses
and Fitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeong circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Jeong tries to clinch but Fitch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice jab there from Fitch.
Fitch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitch lands an overhand right.
Fitch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jeong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitch.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Jeong thuds his shin into the meat of Fitch's side.
Jeong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jeong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitch.
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.
Jeong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitch avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitch has a couple of punches blocked by Jeong.
Jeong wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitch misses with the head strike.
Jeong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitch.
Fitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeong.
Jeong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeong is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitch gets an underhook and turns Jeong into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitch.
Fitch lands a hook that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitch.
Jeong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong tries a body shot but Fitch blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitch.
Jeong misses with a knee strike.
Fitch lands with a right to the head.
Jeong lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitch won't want to take too many of those.
Fitch can't find room to land a body shot as Jeong controls the action.
Jeong is trying to drag Fitch to the mat but Fitch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong tries to work over Fitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeong blocks an uppercut.
Fitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Fitch misses.
Jeong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Fitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitch throws the left hand but Jeong avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a hook. Jeong ducked under it nicely.
Fitch jabs Jeong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeong shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitch's guard.
Jeong advances to half guard.
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!
Fitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Jeong.
Jeong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitch sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Fitch.
I've got Fitch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Fitch!
Jon Fitch is the new welterweight champion!
Jon Fitch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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