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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodor UberReem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor UberReem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodor UberReem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ruckus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruckus lands with a good body shot.
Ruckus avoids the head kick by UberReem.
Ruckus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruckus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
UberReem clinches with his opponent.
UberReem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
UberReem landing knees to the head.
Ruckus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but UberReem blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus throws a head punch that misses.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Ruckus is blocking nicely.
UberReem leaning against his opponent.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Ruckus is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, UberReem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruckus's brow.
UberReem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruckus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruckus lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UberReem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
UberReem lands a knee to the body.
UberReem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruckus is defending well for now.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from UberReem as the two fighters clinch.
Ruckus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruckus misses with some punches.
Ruckus managing to block the knees to the body from UberReem.
Ruckus avoiding damage as UberReem throws knees to the body.
Ruckus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and UberReem avoids it.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruckus avoids it.
Ruckus tries to circle away but UberReem has him pinned against the cage.
Ruckus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but UberReem has him pressed against the cage.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but UberReem blocks with his arms.
Ruckus lands a shoulder strike.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but UberReem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
UberReem being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruckus clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UberReem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
UberReem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
UberReem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem tries a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Ruckus.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but UberReem blocks with his arms.
Ruckus trying to control the position but instead, UberReem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruckus into the cage.
UberReem struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruckus controls his hands.
UberReem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruckus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruckus misses with a knee strike.
UberReem scores with a knee to the head.
UberReem is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruckus gets an underhook and turns UberReem into the cage.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but UberReem blocks with his arms.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
UberReem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
UberReem has Ruckus pushed against the cage.
Ruckus blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for UberReem.
Ruckus wants to break the clinch but can't.
UberReem lands an elbow that stopped Ruckus in his tracks for a moment.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks with his arms.
Ruckus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus gets through UberReem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruckus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
UberReem throws the left hand but Ruckus avoids the punch easily.
Ruckus closes the distance and clinches.
Ruckus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but UberReem is keeping busy.
UberReem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruckus's defenses.
It looks like Johnny Ruckus has been cut.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruckus avoids it.
UberReem throws a knee to the head but misses.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus tries to stall but UberReem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
UberReem avoiding damage as Ruckus throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus dodges an elbow strike from UberReem.
Ruckus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodor UberReem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Ruckus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from UberReem.
UberReem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
UberReem 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.
Ruckus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
UberReem tries to clinch but Ruckus is having none of it.
UberReem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from UberReem misses its intended target.
UberReem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruckus is out of range and UberReem settles back down.
UberReem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
UberReem rushes Ruckus and presses him up against the cage.
Ruckus has a couple of punches blocked by UberReem.
Ruckus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruckus managing to block the knees to the body from UberReem.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Ruckus looking to throw knees to the head but UberReem is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus managing to block the knees to the body from UberReem.
UberReem crunches a lovely knee into Ruckus's ribcage.
Ruckus is breathing heavily.
UberReem lands an elbow inside.
UberReem lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruckus avoiding damage as UberReem throws knees to the body.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
UberReem lands with a right to the head.
UberReem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruckus's efforts to push away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UberReem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
UberReem scores with a knee to the head.
Ruckus takes an elbow to the temple.
UberReem blocks an elbow strike from Ruckus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, UberReem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
UberReem pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruckus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
UberReem landing knees to the body.
UberReem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruckus takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Ruckus.
UberReem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
UberReem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
UberReem landing knees to the head.
Ruckus scores with a shot to the side of UberReem's head.
Ruckus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks with his arms.
UberReem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by UberReem.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruckus as UberReem tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus pushes UberReem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
UberReem trying to land knees to the body.
Ruckus wants to stall.
Ruckus wants to break the clinch but can't.
UberReem misses with a knee strike.
UberReem blocking some punches.
Ruckus looking to throw knees to the head but UberReem is blocking nicely.
UberReem wants to stall.
UberReem throws an elbow that misses.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Ruckus takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Ruckus is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruckus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning UberReem up against the cage.
Ruckus manages to break the clinch.
UberReem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
UberReem takes a swing at Ruckus's ribcage but misses.
Ruckus moves into the clinch.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruckus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruckus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. UberReem catches Ruckus right on the button with a cross.
UberReem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruckus circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodor UberReem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Ruckus'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!
UberReem misses with the combination.
Johnny Ruckus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruckus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruckus throws a looping overhand right but UberReem ducks down to avoid it.
Ruckus misses with a head kick.
UberReem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruckus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruckus misses the target.
UberReem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruckus lands with a cross.
Ruckus clinches up with UberReem and pushes him back against the cage.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks with his arms.
Ruckus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
UberReem blocks an elbow strike.
Ruckus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
Ruckus crunches a lovely knee into UberReem's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruckus takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruckus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruckus breaks the clinch.
UberReem scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruckus has closed the distance and engaged UberReem in a clinch.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruckus lands with a light punch inside.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
UberReem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruckus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruckus missing with knees to the body.
Ruckus takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UberReem with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by UberReem.
UberReem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
UberReem missing with knees to the body.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruckus avoids it.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
UberReem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruckus lands a left hand that snaps the head of UberReem backwards.
Ruckus misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruckus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruckus lands a hook that snaps the head of UberReem backwards.
UberReem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
UberReem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruckus is keeping busy.
UberReem misses with an elbow strike.
Theodor UberReem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus avoids a wild elbow strike from UberReem.
UberReem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
UberReem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruckuss head.
Ruckus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruckus pushes UberReem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruckus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruckus tries to circle away but UberReem has him pinned against the cage.
Ruckus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruckus misses with a punch to the body.
Ruckus lands an uppercut.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
UberReem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.
UberReem stalling in the clinch but Ruckus improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
UberReem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruckus looking to slow down the pace here.
UberReem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
UberReem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruckus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruckus dodges an elbow strike from UberReem.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruckus.
UberReem throws a knee to the head but misses.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
Theodor UberReem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruckus is trying to break free.
Ruckus has had enough of the clinch but UberReem keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Ruckus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruckus tries to stall but UberReem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
UberReem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Ruckus.
UberReem misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Theodor UberReem.
Well UberReem 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor UberReem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Swartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Keller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ayla. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Hilo, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randolph Swartz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swartz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keller walks into a stiff left hand from Swartz.
Keller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Keller is just out of range.
Swartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swartz takes one on the button.
Swartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swartz throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
Keller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swartz throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Keller - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swartz.
Swartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swartz throws a right and a left that Keller avoids nicely.
Keller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keller slips under a jab from Swartz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Keller.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Swartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swartz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keller.
Keller throws out a loose jab but Swartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
Keller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Swartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swartz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keller.
Swartz ducks right into an uppercut from Keller.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swartz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Swartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Swartz is out of range.
Keller looks to land a combination. Swartz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swartz missing with a left hand there. Keller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swartz misses the jab.
Keller throws a hook to the side of Swartz's head but Swartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keller misses with a hook
and Swartz counters with a straight right hand.
Swartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Keller is just out of range.
Keller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swartz.
Keller misses the jab.
Keller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swartz cracks Keller with a good jab.
Keller misses with a straight left.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Swartz ducks down to avoid it.
Keller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Swartz.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swartz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swartz misses with a two punch combination.
Keller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keller.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keller looks to land a body kick but Swartz moved away.
Swartz misses with a body shot.
Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swartz.
Swartz looks to land a left hand but Keller moved out of range nicely.
Swartz misses with a double jab.
Swartz misses the shot to the body.
Swartz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Keller.
Keller lands a head shot.
Keller misses with a body shot.
Keller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller throws a shot from downtown. Swartz moves away and avoids it.
Keller throws a right hand that misses
and Swartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keller throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swartz scores with a hook to the body. Keller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swartz slips a jab from Keller.
Keller fails to land with a series of punches.
Swartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Virgil Keller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swartz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randolph Swartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swartz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keller.
Randolph Swartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swartz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swartz throws a body punch but Keller moves out of range.
Keller moves out of range as Swartz strikes.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Swartz ducks down to avoid it.
Swartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swartz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swartz digs a good hook to Keller's body.
Swartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swartz misses with a double jab
and Keller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Keller.
Keller throws an overhand right that lands on Swartz's shoulder, as Swartz tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swartz checks a leg kick.
A jab from Keller misses.
Swartz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swartz lands with a nice combination. Keller backs away looking to recover.
Virgil Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Swartz.
Decent striking displayed by Keller there.
Swartz moves out of range as Keller strikes.
Keller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swartz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swartz.
Swartz staying out of range there.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Swartz is out of range.
Swartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swartz checks a low kick from Keller.
Swartz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keller eats them both and turns towards Swartz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Swartz checks the leg kick.
Swartz moves out of range of the strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swartz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Swartz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swartz swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
Swartz throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Swartz lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Keller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swartz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keller lands a lovely overhand right.
Keller slips under a jab.
Jab from Keller.
Keller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swartz blocks a head kick by Keller.
Swartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swartz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keller lands with an overhand left.
Swartz misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swartz throws a hook but Keller blocks it.
Keller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swartz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keller scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swartz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Keller.
Keller slips under a jab from Swartz.
Swartz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swartz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swartz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Keller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Swartz does no damage.
Keller tries to bum rush Swartz with a series of wild strikes but Swartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swartz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Virgil Keller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Swartz tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keller throws a good cross that connects.
Keller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Keller.
Keller misses with an uppercut. Swartz saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Swartz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keller doesn't seem phased though.
Swartz slips a jab and a cross from Keller.
Swartz throws a series of punches but Keller avoids them all with ease.
Keller slips under a jab.
Keller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swartz misses with a straight right.
Swartz misses with a double jab.
Swartz throws a right and a left that Keller avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller scores with a hook.
Swartz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keller moves away from the strike by Swartz.
A leg kick checked by Swartz.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Swartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swartz lands an overhand right.
Keller misses the jab.
Swartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swartz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Swartz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keller dodges the punch combination from Swartz.
Swartz throws a hook but Keller blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swartz lands a jab to Keller's midsection.
Keller cracks Swartz with an open hand slap.
Swartz throws a hook but Keller blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swartz. Keller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Swartz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swartz misses with a two punch combination.
Swartz throws a body punch but Keller moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Keller.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Swartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Keller.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Keller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swartz misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Swartz. Those never looked like landing.
Keller lands a really nice looking cross but Swartz seems unphased.
Keller misses with a looping left.
Keller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swartz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swartz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swartz misses with the combination.
A big left from Keller misses.
Keller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swartz.
Swartz throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keller throws a nice looking combination but Swartz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swartz misses with a straight right.
Keller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swartz.
Swartz misses the shot to the body.
Keller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swartz.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Swartz.
Swartz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Swartz moves out of range easily.
Swartz throws a hook to the side of Keller's head but Keller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller slips a jab and a cross from Swartz.
Swartz misses with a double jab.
Randolph Swartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keller on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Virgil Keller.
Well Keller 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Virgil Keller!
An out of breath Virgil Keller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Hurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Hurst could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Parker Morgan's chin.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hurst swinging wildly here.
Hurst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Morgan feints and then cracks Hurst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurst down.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurst.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it.
Patrick Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hurst is breathing heavily.
Morgan lands a big head kick that sends Hurst tumbling to the mat! Morgan takes a step backwards and waves Hurst back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Patrick Hurst has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Morgan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hurst's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morgan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Parker Morgan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Cass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe . 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Cass!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cass looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cass circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy with a hook.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Cass ducks down to avoid it.
James Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cass fails with a takedown attempt.
Cass throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cass shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy is looking to stand back up but Cass counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hardy.
Hardy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cass wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardy has hold of Cass's hands but Cass slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Cass is controlling him well.
Cass thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Cass stops Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Cass thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Cass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cass lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Cass is nestled in close to Hardy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Cass prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Cass works his way into full mount!
Cass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hardy hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cass with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardy is bucking up trying to escape but Cass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cass softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hardy is out cold! Cass jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Cass!
In his post fight interview, Jeffrey Cass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Gracie Entrance. Bishop has chosen 999 - Homicide as his entrance music. Bobby Bishop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Nice elbow from Bishop.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Bishop.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Bishop! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bishop!
Our winner, Bobby Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes into the arena with War is my Destiny blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Colrane!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colrane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Colrane showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drake is trying to stand back up but Colrane is controlling him
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colrane.
Colrane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colrane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Colrane wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drake tries to kick Colrane off but Colrane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colrane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colrane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane stops Drake from getting back to his feet.
Colrane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colrane.
Colrane working Drake over with strikes.
Colrane wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Colrane connects with a nice short shot to Drake's temple.
Colrane winds up and cracks Drake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to kick Colrane off but Colrane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drake is not content to let Colrane control the position.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colrane is looking to stall here but Drake recovers full guard.
Colrane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake is looking to stand up but Colrane isn't so interested in that idea.
Colrane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake wants to stand up but Colrane is controlling him.
Colrane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colrane tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Colrane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Colrane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colrane.
Colrane tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colrane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colrane.
Colrane passes into half guard.
Colrane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Colrane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colrane lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colrane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Colrane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colrane pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake wants to break free but Colrane has control.
Colrane has Drake pushed against the cage.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colrane walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Colrane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colrane is looking to clinch.
Colrane checks the leg kick.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colrane moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colrane moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Colrane has Drake pushed against the cage.
Colrane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake tries to break free but Colrane pushes him back against the cage.
Colrane lands a body punch.
Colrane lands with a left to the head.
Colrane works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colrane stalling.
Colrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Colrane.
Colrane jumps guard and drags Drake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Colrane is adopting a defensive guard.
Colrane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colrane looking to control but Drake passes into half guard.
Colrane wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Colrane gets full guard.
Demetrius Colrane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colrane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drake has picked Colrane up and slammed him! Colrane can't keep hold of the triangle and Drake manages to pass to side control!
Colrane regains half guard.
Colrane wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colrane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drake wants to stand up but Colrane has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Colrane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colrane.
Drake wants to control from the top but Colrane keeps moving.
Colrane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colrane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Colrane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drake?
Colrane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Colrane dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drake trying desperately to get to his feet.
Colrane is landing with some decent strikes but Drake is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake is rocked!
It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Colrane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Drake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colrane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Drake in real trouble here! The ref calls for Drake to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Colrane!
A very excited looking Demetrius Colrane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Cramer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Payne!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cramer. That did some damage!
Payne throws a head kick that Cramer semi-blocks.
Cramer shoots in looking for a takedown. Payne tries to sprawl out of it but Cramer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cramer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payne throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Cramer.
Cramer shoots in but Payne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cramer looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne darts in and clinches Cramer up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cramer fails to pull guard.
Cramer tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually Cramer drops back down to his feet.
Cramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cramer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cramer is breathing heavily.
Payne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payne scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Payne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Payne lands a knee to the body.
Cramer takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Payne working Cramer over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payne.
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payne connects with a knee to the head.
Cramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Payne slowing the pace effectively.
Payne connects with a knee to the head.
Payne connects with a knee to the head.
Payne scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a knee to the body.
Payne working Cramer over with knees to the body.
Cramer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Payne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payne lands an elbow inside.
Payne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Payne landing knees to the body.
Payne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payne gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Payne.
Cramer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payne smiles and moves away.
Payne moves into range and clinches up with Cramer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payne obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payne obliges.
Payne scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cramer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Payne with a knee to the head.
Payne stops a takedown attempt from Cramer.
Payne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne scores with a knee to the head.
Payne crunches a lovely knee into Cramer's ribcage.
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Payne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Payne is looking to clinch but Cramer is avoiding it.
Cramer misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a head kick that drops Cramer to the mat! Cramer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne rushes Cramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payne prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cramer is working for takedown but Payne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cramer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payne landing knees to the head.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne has Cramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne connects with a knee to the head.
Payne lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payne working Cramer over with knees to the body.
Payne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cramer's defenses.
Payne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cramer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Payne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payne connects with a knee to the head.
Payne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cramer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payne to keep the fight standing.
Payne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payne with a knee to the head.
Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cramer takes an elbow to the temple.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oscar Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne has Cramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Cramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payne with a knee to the head.
Cramer tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually Cramer drops back down to his feet.
Payne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Payne.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cramer instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Cramer is keeping the position.
Payne is looking to stand up but Cramer won't let him.
Cramer wants to stand and escape but Payne is having none of it.
Cramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cramer's guard.
Cramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Payne 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.
Payne is trying to control the action in half guard but Cramer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Payne 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!
Payne wants to clinch up but Cramer keeps it at a distance.
Payne connects with a solid leg kick.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Payne darts in and clinches Cramer up against the cage.
Cramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Payne can't fight it off and eventually Cramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Payne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Payne is looking to stand up but Cramer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cramer trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Cramer.
Cramer swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
Cramer swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramer missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cramer misses with an uppercut.
Payne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cramer.
Payne cracks Cramer with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cramer is defended easily by Payne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a front kick that sends Cramer stumbling back into the cage.
Oscar Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Don Cramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cramer, pushing him back against the cage.
Payne tries a knee to the head but Cramer blocks it.
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cramer shoots in looking for a takedown but Payne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cramer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne scores with a head kick.
Oscar Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne pushes Cramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cramer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Payne with a knee to the head.
Cramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payne to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Payne after a bit of a struggle.
Cramer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Payne stops a takedown attempt from Cramer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cramer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cramer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payne breaks the clinch.
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Payne!
Oscar Payne 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Max Hatred has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Hatred seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Archer.
Archer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Archer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hatred is avoiding damage well.
Hatred wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hatred sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hatred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer trying to control the position but Hatred is working away.
Archer is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Archer.
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatred managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred being controlled for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Archer.
Archer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Archer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Archer cracks Hatred with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hatred is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hatred sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hatred wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Archer throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatred's head but Hatred avoids it well.
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hatred is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hatred parries the strikes from Archer easily there. Archer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hatred to escape.
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!
Hatred is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hatred gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Archer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Archer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hatred to regain full guard.
Hatred keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred 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.
Archer trying to control but Hatred is working from the bottom.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hatred preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatred has wrist control.
Archer pushing down on Hatred's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hatred keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Archer lands a nice short elbow.
Hatred blocking the ground and pound attempt from Archer.
Archer scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Archer wants to pass the guard but Hatred is defending well.
Archer working the head and body with strikes.
Hatred wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer prevents Hatred from standing back up.
Archer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatred defending well though.
Hatred trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hatred is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatred has wrist control.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatred not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer pushing down on Hatred's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer thows a huge punch but Hatred dodges it nicely.
Hatred holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hatred punching from the bottom.
Archer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Archer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hatred defend it? Archer steps over the head and cranks it - Hatred is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Archer!
A determined Aaron Archer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Man might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu-Tang Clan-METHOD MAN . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osulf Durin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durin misses with a combination
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durin misses with a double jab.
Durin takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Durin.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man taking a breather.
Durin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Osulf Durin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Durin tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durin has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man keeps control of Durin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Durin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durin scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durin misses with a jab to the body
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osulf Durin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durin is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man lands a body punch.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to clinch there but Durin circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick from Durin misses.
Durin misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man tries to clinch up.
Durin misses with a few strikes there.
Man avoids the body shot from Durin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
Durin misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Durin.
Man clinches.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man is stalling here.
Durin takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durin wants to break free but Man has control.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man dips to his left and cracks Durin with an uppercut!
Durin misses with a head kick.
Man defending well as Durin loads up on a big left hand.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durin wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man pushes Durin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durin looks winded!
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man clinches up with Durin and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osulf Durin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Man.
A combination from Durin does no damage.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man tries to clinch but Durin is having none of it.
Man gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Durin tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Osulf Durin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man moves into the clinch.
Durin manages to break the clinch.
Man slips a jab from Durin.
Durin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a body punch but Durin moves out of range.
Durin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man rushes Durin and presses him up against the cage.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Man 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.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Durin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Man fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Durin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Durin looks to clinch but Man throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Durin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Method Man!
Method Man gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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