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NLFL 21 - Critical Mass PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Battlecast Urgot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kitabatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battlecast Urgot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Battlecast Urgot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sho Kitabatake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urgot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitabatake.
Urgot misses with a low kick.
Urgot throws a series of punches but Kitabatake moves out of range.
Urgot swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitabatake.
Kitabatake checks the leg kick.
Urgot lands with a hook. Kitabatake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urgot throws a nice looking combination but Kitabatake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kitabatake tries to clinch but Urgot moves out of range.
Urgot wants to land a leg kick but Kitabatake is out of range.
Kitabatake is looking to clinch but Urgot is avoiding it.
Urgot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urgot looks to land a combination but Kitabatake avoids it well.
Kitabatake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kitabatake is rocked!
Urgot swinging wildly here.
Urgot lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kitabatake is looking to close the distance but Urgot sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kitabatake crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kitabatake is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Battlecast Urgot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and Shaughnessy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy looks to land a combination. McCoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Johnny McCoy has been cut.
McCoy avoids a kick to the body.
Shaughnessy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Shaughnessy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
McCoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and Shaughnessy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoy thinking.
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaughnessy.
McCoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoy thinking.
Johnny McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy stuns McCoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Shaughnessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaughnessy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCoy slips a jab from Shaughnessy.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaughnessy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Shaughnessy circles away easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy lands with a good body shot.
Shaughnessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a series of strikes. McCoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the head.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and Shaughnessy counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy is rocked!
McCoy takes one on the button.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but Shaughnessy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy seems to have got his legs back now.
McCoy takes one on the button.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaughnessy lunges at McCoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCoy's hand.
McCoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaughnessy swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Shaughnessy avoids it well.
Shaughnessy lands with an uppercut that bounces McCoy off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Shaughnessy circles away easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Shaughnessy slams his shin into McCoy's torso.
Nice body punch from Shaughnessy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaughnessy tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaughnessy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny McCoy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shaughnessy jabs at McCoy's body.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaughnessy tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaughnessy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Shaughnessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaughnessy lands a jab to the head.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaughnessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaughnessy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCoy moves forwards but Shaughnessy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shaughnessy scores with a one two! McCoy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Shaughnessy does it's job there.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McCoy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaughnessy dips to his left and cracks McCoy with an uppercut!
Shaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCoy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaughnessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaughnessy punishes McCoy's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaughnessy looks to land a body kick but McCoy moved away.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Shaughnessy circles away easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaughnessy digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
Shaughnessy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and Shaughnessy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
Shaughnessy stuns McCoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a straight right hand.
Shaughnessy tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice body shot.
Shaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.
Shaughnessy connects with a right hand. McCoy shakes it off.
McCoy with a poor takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaughnessy cracks McCoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Shaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends McCoy's belly button to the back.
McCoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaughnessy connects with the punch.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaughnessy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaughnessy lands a slapping body shot.
Shaughnessy lands with a cross.
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaughnessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Shaughnessy circles away easily
and Shaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny McCoy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but McCoy is just out of range.
Shaughnessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaughnessy works McCoy's body with a nice hook.
McCoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaughnessy counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaughnessy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy blocks the body kick.
McCoy shoots and misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a left to the body.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaughnessy clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Shaughnessy lands.
McCoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but McCoy is just out of range.
McCoy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaughnessy was covering up waiting for the punch and McCoy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaughnessy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McCoy manages to move to mount!
McCoy controlling his opponent.
McCoy tries to control but Shaughnessy wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy has hold of Shaughnessy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shaughnessy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shaughnessy is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy working for a submission but Shaughnessy is keeping him at bay.
Shaughnessy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead.
McCoy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shaughnessy is avoiding damage well.
Shaughnessy defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaughnessy tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from McCoy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnny McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaughnessy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cael Shaughnessy.
I've got Shaughnessy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Shaughnessy!
After winning the bout, Cael Shaughnessy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Makovsky!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky is looking to clinch.
Daross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makovsky wants to clinch.
Daross throws a head kick that Makovsky semi-blocks.
Daross lands a head kick!
Makovsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Daross.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daross as he avoids it easily.
Makovsky looks for a takedown but Daross sprawls well.
Makovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daross.
Daross feints and then cracks Makovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makovsky down.
Daross throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makovsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daross 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.
Daross lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Makovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendrik Daross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Makovsky.
Makovsky looks gassed!
Whack! Daross lands a heavy head kick that drops Makovsky. The ref tackles Daross to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Makovsky was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hendrik Daross!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buu Set (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra has chosen The Beast - Tech N9ne as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buu Set!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra connects with a leg kick. Set looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guerra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Set manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerra has Set up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Set is defending well for now.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Set really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guerra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Set is looking for a takedown.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Guerra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guerra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Set looks to throw the jab but Guerra is out of range.
Guerra clinches up against the cage.
Set on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Set is working for takedown but Guerra is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Set tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guerra just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buu Set. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Set blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Guerra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guerra.
A right handed body shot lands from Guerra.
Guerra is pushing Set up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Set working hard to break the clinch.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Guerra.
Set is breathing heavily.
Set taking a breather.
Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Set is defending well for now.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guerra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guerra throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Guerra throws a series of punches but Set avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set takes one to the chin there.
Guerra digs a good hook to Set's body.
Set avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Set circles away.
Guerra lands a jab to Set's midsection.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerra has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Guerra.
Set avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
Guerra lands a good knee to the midsection. Set won't want to take too many of those.
Set tries to break the clinch but Guerra is controlling the position.
Set fails to pull guard.
Set breaks the clinch.
Guerra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Set at a distance.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guerra lands with a good body shot.
Guerra fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Set counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guerra pushes Set off looking to stand but Set dives back in and keeps control.
Guerra won't allow Set to pass to mount.
Guerra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Set is working away from the top position though.
Guerra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerra wants to get back to his feet but Set is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inigo Guerra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Set shoots in looking for a takedown. Guerra tries to sprawl out of it but Set keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guerra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Guerra lands but Set takes it in his stride.
Guerra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Set rather than just go for the knockout.
Guerra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Set checks a low kick from Guerra.
Guerra misses with a body kick.
Set shoots in for a double leg but Guerra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Guerra as Set shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buu Set. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Set has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Guerra is looking to control Set's arms but Set gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guerra has his back to the cage.
Guerra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Set gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Set throwing strikes from guard but Guerra blocks nicely.
Guerra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guerra decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A low kick from Guerra is predictable there
and Set counters with a single leg into guard. Guerra didn't expect that.
Guerra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Set is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Guerra.
Guerra manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guerra wants to get back to full guard.
Set is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Guerra trying to control here.
Buu Set overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerra moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Set trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buu Set has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Set circles away.
Guerra lands a leg kick that knocks Set off balance momentarily.
Set blocks a head kick by Guerra.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Set paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Set fails with a takedown attempt.
Inigo Guerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Set avoids the head kick by Guerra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra thows a leg kick but Set checks it
and Set counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guerra is trying to stand.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Set missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerra wants to control but Set is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Set will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Set trying to control from half guard but Guerra is working away.
Guerra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Set's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Set's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Set looking very determined here, making life difficult for Guerra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Inigo Guerra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guerra throws a sloppy body shot
and Set counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guerra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Set's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Set's back!
Set defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Set defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Set tries to roll but Guerra sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra trying to control momentarily.
Guerra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guerra doesn't have the hooks in and Set manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guerra is on top in guard.
Set looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guerra passes into half guard.
Guerra tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Guerra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Set!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Set tries to improve his position but instead Guerra has taken his back!
Guerra working for the choke.
Guerra wants to control the position but Set frees himself and scrambles - Guerra manages to regain control in side control.
Set struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inigo Guerra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guerra winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inigo Guerra!
Inigo Guerra 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zanderson Zilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Destiny. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zanderson Zilva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zilva.
Zilva with a nice cross.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Zilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zilva forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Zilva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zilva slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zilva throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zilva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake is trying to push Zilva away but Zilva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drake's efforts to push away.
Zilva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zilva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zilva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zilva swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Zilva. Zilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zanderson Zilva.
Zilva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Zilva persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake instigates a clinch.
Zilva keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilva circles away quickly and effectively.
Zilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Zilva backing up. Zilva nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Damian Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zilva gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
Zilva prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Zilva is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zilva looks for the body kick but Drake saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Zilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilva misses with a head kick.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake is looking to clinch but Zilva is avoiding it.
Zilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Zilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zilva swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Drake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zilva somewhat.
Zilva throws a head kick that misses.
Drake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Zanderson Zilva has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zilva checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilva misses with a head kick.
Zilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
The fighters circling - Zilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake throws a series of strikes that have Zilva backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Drake.
Drake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zilva eats them both and turns towards Drake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drake throws a hook but Zilva blocks it.
Zilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake is working the combinations to good effect here.
Drake looks to land a combination but Zilva avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zanderson Zilva's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zilva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zilva off to one side.
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zilva tries to move into range but Drake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Damian Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake throws a body kick that misses.
Zilva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drake counters with a two punch combo.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damian Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zilva throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake throws a series of punches but Zilva moves out of range.
Drake slips a jab from Zilva.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zilva throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Zilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zilva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Drake defending well as Zilva loads up on a big left hand.
Drake feints a jab promting Zilva to slip. Drake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zilva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake thuds a left hand into Zilva's body.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zilva manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Damian Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zilva misses with a looping right.
Zilva throws out a powerful jab.
Zilva throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake looks to land a combination but Zilva avoids it well.
Zilva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zilva tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake tries to clinch but Zilva moves out of range.
Zilva tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zilva tries to land a body kick
and Drake counters with a body kick.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Zilva wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Zilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake throws a head kick but Zilva moves out of range.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zilva shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zilva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zilva is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Zilva backs away looking to recover.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Drake lands a head shot.
Drake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Zilva looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
Damian Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zanderson Zilva.
Zilva slips a jab from Drake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zilva lands with a slapping head kick.
Drake tries to clinch there but Zilva circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Drake dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake tries to land a front kick but Zilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zilva tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Zilva swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake cracks Zilva with a good jab.
Zilva connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off.
Drake tries to land a leg kick but Zilva saw it coming and moves away.
Drake looks to land a combination. Zilva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zilva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zilva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Zilva looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
Zilva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Zilva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zilva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilva circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zilva.
Drake throws a series of punches but Zilva moves out of range.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake stalks Zilva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zilva's face. Zilva staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zilva doesn't seem phased though.
Zilva avoids the head kick by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilva shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zanderson Zilva.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zilva with a jab.
Drake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drake duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake wants to clinch up but Zilva keeps it at a distance.
Zilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Zilva misses with a double jab.
Zanderson Zilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zilva throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake moves away from the strike by Zilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake wants to land a leg kick but Zilva is out of range.
Drake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Damian Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zilva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Drake is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zilva.
Zilva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake pushes Zilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zilva.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake looks to land a combination but Zilva avoids it well.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Zilva tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake scores with a push kick.
Zilva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zilva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake clobbers Zilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zilva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Drake!
Damian Drake very nearly forgot to thank SAVE A FIGHTER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's entrance music is The Dead Brothers - Death Blues. A fine choice. Bob Blin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harlan Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Blin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blin misses the jab.
Crowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe instigates a clinch.
Blin prevents a body shot from Crowe.
Blin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blin misses with a knee to the head.
Crowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Blin avoids the damage to the body.
Blin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowe blocks it with crossed arms.
Blin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowe blocks it with crossed arms.
Blin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crowe tries a body shot but Blin blocks it.
Blin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crowe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blin is trying to keep an underhook but Crowe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blin is not content to let Crowe control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blin trying to control from the bottom.
Blin is trying to control but Crowe passes into side control!
Blin taking a bit of punishment here - Crowe scoring with strikes.
Crowe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crowe working the head and body with strikes.
Crowe looks up at the clock and then as Blin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crowe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Blin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crowe lands a nice forearm strike.
Blin taking a bit of punishment here - Crowe scoring with strikes.
Blin is trying to improve his position.
Crowe lands a nice forearm strike.
Crowe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Crowe is looking to take a break and control but Blin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crowe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crowe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blin taking a bit of punishment here - Crowe scoring with strikes.
Crowe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crowe connects with a decent elbow.
Crowe advances nicely into full mount.
Crowe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crowe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crowe landing strikes from the mount and Blin is in trouble!
Blin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crowe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crowe loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Blin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Crowe land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Crowe stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harlan Crowe!
Harlan Crowe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Rig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Devreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rig might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jag - Full Court. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Rig!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Devreaux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Devreaux misses
and Rig counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rig rushes Devreaux and presses him up against the cage.
Rig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Luc Devreaux has been cut.
Rig trying to land knees to the body.
Devreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Rig is blocking nicely.
Devreaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Devreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Devreaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devreaux.
Devreaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Rig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devreaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devreaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rig stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Devreaux throws an elbow but misses.
Devreaux lands an elbow just above Rig 's eye.
It looks like Barry Rig has been cut.
Devreaux managing to block the knees to the body from Rig.
Devreaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Devreaux looking to slow down the pace here.
Rig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Devreaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Rig is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Devreaux is defending well for now.
Devreaux manages to break the clinch.
Devreaux scores with a hook to the body. Rig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Devreaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Devreaux.
Devreaux clinches.
Devreaux stalling in the clinch but Rig improves position.
Devreaux scores with a hook to the body.
Devreaux breaks the clinch.
Devreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Rig is just out of range.
Devreaux misses with a wild combination.
Devreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rig keeps the fight on the outside.
Devreaux throws a series of punches but Rig moves out of range.
Devreaux tries to clinch up.
Rig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Devreaux is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devreaux misses with a head kick.
Rig misses with a low kick.
A combination from Devreaux does no damage.
Rig moves out of range of the body kick.
Devreaux throws a series of punches but Rig moves out of range.
Devreaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Devreaux moves into the clinch.
Devreaux lands with a left to the head.
Rig managing to block the knees to the body from Devreaux.
Devreaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Devreaux trying to land knees to the body.
Rig with a knee to the head.
Rig is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Devreaux to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux missing with knees to the body.
Rig tries to pull guard but Devreaux won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Rig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devreaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rig has him pressed against the cage.
Devreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devreaux throws a head kick that misses.
Devreaux moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devreaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rig is keeping busy.
Rig stalling the fight.
Devreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Devreaux as Rig tries to tie him up.
Rig avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Devreaux dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Devreaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rig.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rig. That's going to slow Devreaux down.
Rig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luc Devreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devreaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rig.
Devreaux tries to land a body kick
and Rig counters with a nice body kick.
Rig misses with a low kick as Devreaux jumps back.
Devreaux drives through and clinches with Rig against the cage.
Rig misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devreaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Rig avoids the damage to the body.
Rig avoiding damage as Devreaux throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rig jumps guard but Devreaux stands there with Rig around his waist. Rig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rig tries to land knees in the clinch but Devreaux avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Rig to work.
Devreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rig swats away the attempt to clinch by Devreaux.
Devreaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Devreaux tries to clinch but Rig is having none of it.
Rig lands with a slapping head kick.
Rig throws a head kick that half lands.
Rig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Devreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devreaux looks to land a combination but Rig avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rig. That's going to slow Devreaux down.
Devreaux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rig has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rig.
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!
Rig lands a head kick!
Luc Devreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Devreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devreaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rig misses with a body kick.
Rig misses with a kick to the body.
Devreaux throws a head kick but Rig moves out of range.
Devreaux misses with a low kick.
Devreaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rig circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux throws a series of punches but Rig avoids them all with ease.
Devreaux is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Devreaux.
Rig wants to clinch up but Devreaux keeps it at a distance.
Rig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Devreaux's calf.
Devreaux throws the kick towards the body but Rig avoids it.
Devreaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devreaux throws a leg kick but Rig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Devreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Rig tenderised Devreaux's leg. Devreaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Devreaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Rig lands but Devreaux takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux misses with a kick to the body.
Rig avoids the head kick by Devreaux.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Devreaux.
Rig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rig connects with an inside leg kick.
Rig slips a jab and a cross from Devreaux.
Rig misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Devreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Rig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Devreaux. That did some damage!
Devreaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rig dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rig lands a front kick.
Rig connects with a leg kick. Devreaux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Devreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Rig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devreaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rig.
Devreaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rig.
Rig throws a wild body kick that Devreaux sees coming a mile off.
Devreaux tries to bum rush Rig with a series of wild strikes but Rig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devreaux misses with a head kick.
Rig throws a leg kick which misses Devreaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Devreaux tries to avoid it.
Devreaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rig misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rig.
Rig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rig scores with a head kick. Devreaux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devreaux's sensitive parts.
Rig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devreaux. Rig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devreaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rig is looking to slow Devreaux down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Rig slams his shin into Devreaux's torso.
Devreaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rig. Rig obviously looking to wear him down.
Devreaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rig. Devreaux shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rig lands with a nice body kick.
Rig scores with a push kick.
Devreaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rig.
Rig connects with a leg kick. Devreaux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rig scores with a leg kick.
Rig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rig delivers a nice body kick.
Rig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Devreaux takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rig.
Rig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Devreaux misses with a wild combination.
Rig gets a clinch.
Devreaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rig blocks it with crossed arms.
Rig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Devreaux lands a right hand.
Rig with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devreaux trying to control the position but instead, Rig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Devreaux into the cage.
Devreaux can't break the clinch.
Rig scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Luc Devreaux's cut even more.
Rig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Devreaux is defending well for now.
Rig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rig stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rig's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rig tries to land a knee to the head but Devreaux blocks with his arms.
Devreaux wants to break free but Rig has control.
Devreaux tries to stall but Rig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Devreaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rig is defending well for now.
Devreaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rig.
Rig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devreaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devreaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rig looking to throw knees to the head but Devreaux is blocking nicely.
Come on Rig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rig fails to pull guard.
Rig keeps control of Devreaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rig clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rig fakes the leg kick and cracks Devreaux in the body.
Rig looks for the body kick but Devreaux saw that one coming.
Rig throws a chopping leg kick but Devreaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Devreaux with a nice cross.
Devreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Devreaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devreaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devreaux is looking to clinch but Rig is avoiding it.
No joy there for Devreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devreaux avoids a kick to the body.
Devreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devreaux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Devreaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devreaux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rig lands a leg kick that knocks Devreaux off balance momentarily.
Rig scores with a kick to the body.
Devreaux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Rig.
Rig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Devreaux's head.
Rig lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Rig slams his shin into Devreaux's torso.
Devreaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Devreaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Devreaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rig scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rig throws a nice head kick!
Rig slips a jab and a cross from Devreaux.
Crunch! Rig slams his shin into Devreaux's torso.
Rig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Devreaux.
An inside leg kick from Devreaux misses.
Devreaux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rig.
Devreaux throws a head kick that misses
and Rig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rig scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rig, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rig lands a good knee to the midsection. Devreaux won't want to take too many of those.
Luc Devreaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Devreaux's efforts to push away.
Devreaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Rig won't allow it.
Devreaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rig has him pressed against the cage.
Rig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devreaux smiles and moves away.
Rig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux moves out of range of the body kick from Rig.
Devreaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rig scores with a leg kick.
Devreaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Devreaux throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rig.
Rig looks to land a body kick but Devreaux moved away.
Devreaux scores with a leg kick.
Rig throws a head kick but Devreaux moves out of range.
Devreaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rig rather than just go for the knockout.
Rig throws a front kick aimed at Devreaux's knee but Devreaux avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Rig tenderised Devreaux's leg. Devreaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Devreaux.
Devreaux misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rig had his way with Luc Devreaux in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devreaux.
Devreaux misses with a wild combination.
Devreaux moves into the clinch.
Rig tries to pull guard but Devreaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Rig drops back down to his feet.
Devreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Devreaux tries to land a knee to the head but Rig blocks with his arms.
Rig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Devreaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rig has Devreaux pushed against the cage.
Devreaux tries to circle away but Rig has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Devreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rig throws a sloppy head kick and Devreaux moves out of range easily.
Rig is looking to land body kicks.
Devreaux tries a low kick but Rig avoids it.
Rig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devreaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rig instigates a clinch.
Rig managing to block the knees to the body from Devreaux.
Devreaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Devreaux misses with the head strike.
Rig pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devreaux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rig has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Devreaux is looking to defend but Rig has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Devreaux! Rig pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Devreaux taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Rig!
Barry Rig retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Barry Rig 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Koscheck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koscheck's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Koscheck is keeping the position.
Koscheck controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Koscheck wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koscheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koscheck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Koscheck.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koscheck gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Koscheck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez rushes Koscheck and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Koscheck.
Gomez pulls guard successfully.
Koscheck scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koscheck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koscheck has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koscheck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Koscheck in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koscheck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomez is proving hard to escape from.
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koscheck defends well.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Koscheck is looking to stand up but Gomez won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koscheck drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Koscheck off! Koscheck jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gomez wants to stand up but Koscheck is controlling him.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koscheck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koscheck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koscheck takes one to the side of the head.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Koscheck pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Koscheck throws a head punch that misses.
Gomez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Koscheck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeps control of Koscheck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Koscheck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gomez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koscheck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koscheck smiles and moves away.
Kevin Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Gomez.
Gomez lands a high kick!
Gomez wants to clinch.
No luck for Koscheck with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koscheck's half guard.
Koscheck tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gomez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomez connects with a high kick.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koscheck. That did some damage!
Koscheck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koscheck wants it to stay on the feet.
Pablo Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
Koscheck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Koscheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kevin Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Gomez.
Koscheck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a body kick that stops Koscheck in his tracks momentarily.
Kevin Koscheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koscheck enables Gomez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koscheck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koscheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez stands up over Koscheck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koscheck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Koscheck in his guard.
Koscheck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koscheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koscheck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomez's guard.
Pablo Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez has his foot on Koscheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koscheck works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand up but Koscheck is controlling him.
Koscheck landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koscheck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koscheck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomez working for a triangle but Koscheck defends it easily.
Koscheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koscheck distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koscheck throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomez, up you get!
Koscheck looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Koscheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez keeps Koscheck at a distance using the push kick.
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Koscheck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koscheck smiles and moves away.
Koscheck has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Koscheck misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koscheck has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.
Koscheck throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Koscheck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koscheck somewhat.
Gomez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koscheck at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Koscheck. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into Koscheck's guard.
Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koscheck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Koscheck in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koscheck misses with a hook.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Koscheck scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez regains half guard.
Koscheck thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Koscheck is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez won't allow Koscheck to pass to mount.
Koscheck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koscheck is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koscheck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gomez is tightening it up a little... Koscheck has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Koscheck reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Koscheck taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Gomez!
Pablo Gomez is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Gomez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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