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EMMA 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jager Statsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeff Chan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jager Statsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Chan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statsy misses the shot to the body.
Chan tries to keep at a distance but Statsy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Statsy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Statsy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Statsy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Statsy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Statsy wants to take a breather but Chan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Statsy.
Statsy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Statsy stays in close to Chan's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Statsy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Statsy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Statsy wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Statsy is aware though and is defending well.
Chan is trying to keep Statsy in close.
Statsy postures up and lands a big shot to Chan's brow.
Chan looking for a guillotine here but Statsy defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan working for a triangle but Statsy defends it easily.
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!
Statsy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statsy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Statsy wants to get up but he can't break Chan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Statsy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan is trying to control the position but Statsy postures up.
Statsy wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Statsy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chan is trying to keep Statsy in close.
Statsy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Statsy trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jager Statsy.
Statsy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statsy thuds his right hand into Chan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Statsy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chan.
Jager Statsy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Chan.
Statsy stuffs the takedown attempt from Chan. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chan takes one on the button.
Chan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Statsy throws a low kick but Chan avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Statsy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jager Statsy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Statsy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Statsy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Statsy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Statsy shoots in and drives through. Chan sprawls well.
Statsy stuffs the takedown.
Jager Statsy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statsy misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Statsy. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Statsy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jager Statsy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statsy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chan circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Statsy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Statsy wants it to stay on the feet.
Jager Statsy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Chan.
Statsy shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Statsy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Statsy tries a low kick but Chan avoids it.
Statsy shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Statsy lunges at Chan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chan's hand.
Nice body punch from Statsy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statsy throws a head kick that misses.
Statsy lands with a shot to the body.
Statsy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Statsy wants it to stay on the feet.
Chan shoots in but Statsy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Statsy scores with a shot to the body.
Statsy lands with a straight right. Chan didn't see that one coming.
Statsy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chan circles away quickly and effectively.
Chan blocks a head kick by Statsy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statsy tries for a takedown but Chan circles away easily
and Chan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Statsy!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Statsy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Statsy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
Statsy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Statsy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Statsy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Chan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jeff Chan thanked ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Diggler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Henderson's chin.
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Henderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler wants to clinch.
Diggler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diggler fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Diggler tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Diggler can't get the takedown.
Diggler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson jumps guard.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diggler passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diggler controlling the action here.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Diggler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler works his way into full mount!
Diggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diggler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Diggler has taken his back - oops!
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Henderson with the active half guard here but Diggler passes nicely into side control.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is not content to let Diggler control the position.
Diggler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diggler has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diggler!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson swings around for an armbar but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henderson's guard.
Diggler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggler has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Diggler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler stands and steps away. Henderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diggler closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Diggler fights it but they end up in guard.
Diggler trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diggler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diggler has escaped and now he's on top!
Diggler throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson has an active guard here but Diggler has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diggler is working for a guillotine from mount but Henderson frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shawn Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diggler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Henderson to take his back!
Diggler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henderson turns into Diggler and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diggler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Diggler's guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Diggler.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diggler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diggler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diggler is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Diggler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrew Diggler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aegon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aegon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Danielson cracks Targaryen with a good jab.
Targaryen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Targaryen.
It looks like Bradly Danielson has been cut.
Danielson lands a nice looking body shot.
Danielson throws a body punch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Danielson looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely.
Targaryen scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danielson throws a right and a left that Targaryen avoids nicely.
Danielson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danielson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
Danielson misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Targaryen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Targaryen cracks Danielson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Targaryen connects with a body shot.
Targaryen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danielson just misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danielson at a distance.
Danielson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Danielson moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Danielson moves out of range.
Danielson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Danielson dips to his left and cracks Targaryen with an uppercut!
Danielson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
Targaryen is rocked!
Danielson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Targaryen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danielson swinging wildly here.
Targaryen tests Danielson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danielson drops Targaryen with a huge uppercut! Targaryen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Danielson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradly Danielson!
Bradly Danielson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toboggan has chosen Reaching Out as his entrance music. Mantis Toboggan 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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197 lbs
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198 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mantis Toboggan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toboggan connects with a nice looking jab.
Toboggan throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Toboggan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toboggan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Toboggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Toboggan.
Toboggan throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Toboggan throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Toboggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Toboggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toboggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toboggan misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Toboggan misses the target.
Toboggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick but Toboggan moves out of range.
Mantis Toboggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toboggan tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toboggan avoids the head kick by Thompson.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Toboggan ducked under it nicely.
Toboggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toboggan tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Toboggan.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Toboggan's belly button to the back.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Toboggan checks it.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Toboggan.
Toboggan throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Thompson throws a front kick that sends Toboggan stumbling back into the cage.
Toboggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toboggan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toboggan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toboggan misses the jab.
Toboggan scores with a jab.
Toboggan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toboggan's head.
Toboggan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Toboggan's head.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toboggan misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
A left lands for Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Toboggan.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toboggan. Toboggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toboggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toboggan misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toboggan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toboggan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Toboggan.
Toboggan throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson cracks Toboggan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toboggan misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Toboggan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toboggan misses with a kick to the body.
Toboggan throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan tries a head kick but it misses.
Toboggan misses with a few strikes there.
Toboggan swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Toboggan jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Toboggan misses.
Thompson defending well as Toboggan loads up on a big left hand.
Toboggan throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toboggan.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toboggan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toboggan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Enoch Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toboggan misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toboggan.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toboggan throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson defending well as Toboggan loads up on a big left hand.
Toboggan loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Toboggan throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toboggan avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Toboggan closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Toboggan lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toboggan avoids it.
Toboggan dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toboggan dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Toboggan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Toboggan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Toboggan breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Toboggan moves out of range easily.
Toboggan instigates a clinch.
Toboggan is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Toboggan tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Toboggan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Toboggan is blocking nicely.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toboggan.
Toboggan breaks the clinch.
Toboggan misses with an uppercut
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Toboggan's head.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Enoch Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Toboggan throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Toboggan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Toboggan's ribs.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Toboggan moved out of range nicely.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Toboggan throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toboggan finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Thompson throws a hook but Toboggan avoids it easily.
Toboggan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toboggan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toboggan lands a jab to the nose.
Toboggan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Toboggan improves position.
Toboggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toboggan throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toboggan.
A slow jab from Toboggan misses its intended target.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Toboggan.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Toboggan off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Toboggan.
Toboggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Toboggan.
Toboggan misses with a body shot.
Toboggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson with a hook.
Toboggan clinches with his opponent.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toboggan avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson 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.
Mantis Toboggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Toboggan throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Toboggan swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Toboggan misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Toboggan avoids nicely.
Toboggan misses the jab.
Toboggan misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Toboggan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toboggan darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Toboggan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toboggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mantis Toboggan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Toboggan improves position.
Toboggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toboggan throws a head kick that misses.
Toboggan slips a jab from Thompson.
Toboggan thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Toboggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toboggan throws a head kick that misses.
Toboggan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toboggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Toboggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Toboggan throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Toboggan misses.
Toboggan swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Toboggan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Toboggan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toboggan stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toboggan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toboggan scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson cracks Toboggan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toboggan ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Toboggan misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toboggan connects with a single shot there.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toboggan throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Toboggan looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson lunges at Toboggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toboggan's hand.
Toboggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toboggan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toboggan takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Toboggan throws a chopping leg kick but Thompson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toboggan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Toboggan's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Toboggan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Toboggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson defending well as Toboggan loads up on a big left hand.
Toboggan swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Toboggan lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Toboggan moves out of range of the body kick.
Toboggan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Toboggan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toboggan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enoch Thompson!
A victorious Enoch Thompson 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 Stock Pile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stock Pile has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stock Pile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorik Berger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berger scrambles back to his feet.
Berger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pile.
Jorik Berger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pile moves out of range as Berger strikes.
Berger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Berger there.
Berger just misses with a punch to the body.
Pile throws a hook but Berger blocks it.
Good work by Pile as he checks the leg kick.
Berger misses with the combination.
Berger dives in and scores a takedown into Pile's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pile thows a huge punch but Berger dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pile is trying to control. Berger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berger is not content to let Pile control the position.
Pile is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pile wants to pass to mount but Berger is defending the position.
Pile 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.
Pile thows a huge punch but Berger dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pile lands a nice short elbow.
Berger is looking for a sweep. Pile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berger is staying active underneath Pile, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pile prevents Berger from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pile missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berger is looking for a sweep. Pile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pile trying to mount his opponent but Berger defends it.
Pile trying to control from half guard but Berger is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pile trying to advance position but Berger counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berger controls Pile momentarily but Pile frees himself.
Pile works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berger tries to get to full guard but Pile has control of the leg.
Pile is just content to waste time from the top position. Berger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pile trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pile postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pile passes Berger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berger is not content to let Pile control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berger punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stock Pile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pile looks to score with a jab to the body but Berger is just out of range.
Pile lands a jab to the nose.
Berger misses with a takedown attempt
and Pile counters with an inside leg kick.
Pile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berger.
Pile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berger slips under a jab from Pile.
Berger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pile napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pile manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berger's best efforts.
Pile moves into full guard.
Berger looking to sit in guard and control but Pile gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pile pushes down on Berger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berger actively working from the bottom here.
Berger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berger tries to roll over but Pile keeps him under control.
Pile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pile throwing shots but Berger is blocking nicely.
Berger is refusing to be controlled, as Pile sits in half guard.
Pile is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berger!
Pile lands a heavy elbow.
Pile dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pile looking to control but Berger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pile misses with a head shot.
Pile working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stock Pile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pile lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pile trying to control but Berger is having none of it.
Berger can't escape the position.
Pile raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pile tries to control but Berger wriggling away.
Berger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pile looking to ground and pound but Berger is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pile controlling from the full mount.
Pile fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Berger wants to control but Pile is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pile is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pile with shots to the head and body - Berger looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pile cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pile landing strikes, looking to finish!
Berger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stock Pile dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berger shoots in looking for a takedown. Pile tries to sprawl out of it but Berger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berger avoids the body shot from Pile.
Donk. Berger catches Pile right on the button with a cross.
Pile misses with a takedown attempt - Berger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pile with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berger tries for a takedown but Pile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pile looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pile passes to full mount!
Pile fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pile trying to control but Berger is having none of it.
Berger is looking to get to half guard.
Pile lands a heavy elbow.
Berger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jorik Berger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pile is stalling here but it's allowed Berger to get half guard.
Berger is in trouble now - Pile has advanced to mount!
Pile looking to control but Berger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berger tries to hold on but Pile pushes him away.
Pile scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berger is desperately trying to improve his position but Pile has a good base and remains in mount.
Pile connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pile with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pile cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pile looking to finish Berger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berger!
Pile looking to finish Berger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berger!
Berger has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pile's lack of action.
Stock Pile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berger is not content to let Pile control the position.
Pile trying to control from Berger's half guard. Berger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pile works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pile is keen to just control but Berger is a slippery customer.
Pile works his foot free and advances to mount.
Berger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Pile connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger is trying to escape the mount.
Pile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stock Pile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pile, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stock Pile!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stock Pile thanked [Deathsquad] Your Moms House Apparel $8-20 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Amarena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nekkid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amarena's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Face the Pain - Stemm. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nekkid's choice of entrance music: Sabotage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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216 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Amarena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Nekkid!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarena misses the jab.
Nekkid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nekkid.
It looks like Alfredo Amarena has been cut.
Amarena blocks an elbow strike from Nekkid.
Nekkid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amarena.
Nekkid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amarena's defenses.
Nekkid is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nekkid lands an elbow just above Amarena 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nekkid throws an elbow but misses.
Amarena blocks an elbow strike.
Amarena is trying to pull guard but Nekkid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Amarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekkid lands an elbow inside that Amarena shrugs off.
Amarena is trying to pull guard but Nekkid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nekkid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nekkid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nekkid throws an elbow that misses.
Amarena is trying to pull guard but Nekkid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekkid.
Amarena wants a takedown but no success here.
Nekkid lands an elbow inside.
Amarena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekkid's elbow.
Nekkid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nekkid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Amarena can't break the clinch.
Amarena blocks an elbow strike.
Amarena avoids a wild elbow strike from Nekkid.
Amarena blocks the elbow strike.
Amarena can't get the takedown.
Amarena tries to pull guard but Nekkid won't allow it.
Nekkid pushes off an throws an elbow but Amarena leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nekkid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amarena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nekkid after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nekkid throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nekkid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amarena's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarena avoids a wild elbow strike from Nekkid.
Amarena blocks the elbow strike.
Nekkid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Amarena avoids a wild elbow strike from Nekkid.
Amarena avoids the elbow strike from Nekkid, against the cage.
Amarena pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amarena is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nekkid has his hands clasped together but Amarena extends an breaks Nekkid's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Amarena.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfredo Amarena!
A relieved looking Alfredo Amarena thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Swartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolph Swartz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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201 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randolph Swartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swartz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daross scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Daross.
Daross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swartz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swartz thuds his right hand into Daross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daross throws a sloppy head kick and Swartz moves out of range easily.
Swartz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swartz's sensitive parts.
Daross throws a hook but Swartz blocks it.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Swartz jabs Daross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Swartz blocks the low kick.
Daross works the jab nicely.
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!
Swartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swartz looks to land a combination but Daross avoids it well.
Daross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swartz will feel that in the morning.
Daross scores with a leg kick.
Daross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swartz lands a jab to Daross's midsection.
Swartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swartz throws a looping overhand right but Daross ducks down to avoid it.
Swartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daross moves away.
Daross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daross wants it to stay on the feet.
Daross throws a leg kick but Swartz checks it.
Daross avoids the body shot from Swartz.
Swartz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swartz's sensitive parts.
Daross misses with a hook.
Swartz looks for a takedown but Daross sprawls well.
Daross's corner calls for a 1-2. Daross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daross throws a front kick that sends Swartz stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daross.
Daross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daross is looking to score with low kicks.
Swartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swartz.
Swartz looks to throw the jab but Daross is out of range.
Swartz throws a right and a left that Daross avoids nicely.
Randolph Swartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swartz misses with a hook.
Swartz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daross throws a front kick aimed at Swartz's knee but Swartz avoids it well.
Swartz tries to bum rush Daross with a series of wild strikes but Daross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daross is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross tries to land a leg kick but Swartz saw it coming and moves away.
Swartz checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Daross slams his shin into Swartz's torso.
Swartz misses with the combination.
Swartz throws a hook but Daross avoids it easily.
Daross lands a leg kick that knocks Swartz off balance momentarily.
Daross throws a leg kick but Swartz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daross scoring well with a low kick there.
Daross scores with a leg kick.
Daross cracks Swartz with a good jab.
Swartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daross swings for the body but Swartz moves out of range.
Swartz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swartz checks a low kick from Daross.
Swartz jabs Daross right on the nose. Daross blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swartz avoids the head kick by Daross.
Swartz shoots in and bounces Daross off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daross keeping moving, preventing Swartz from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swartz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Daross dominated that round.
That's time! Swartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swartz avoids a kick to the body.
Daross dodges the punch combination from Swartz.
Daross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Randolph Swartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daross scores with a kick to the body.
Daross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Daross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daross feints and then cracks Swartz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swartz down.
Crunch! Daross slams his shin into Swartz's torso.
Swartz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swartz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Swartz.
No luck for Swartz with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Daross misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross moves out of range as Swartz strikes.
Swartz connects with a body shot.
Swartz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swartz throws a body punch but Daross moves out of range.
Daross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swartz.
Swartz throws a hook but Daross avoids it easily.
Swartz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daross counters with a low kick, right behind Swartz 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swartz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daross scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daross.
Daross lands a leg kick that knocks Swartz off balance momentarily.
Daross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swartz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swartz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daross backs up against the cage.
Swartz throws a shot from downtown. Daross moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Daross.
Swartz misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Daross tenderised Swartz's leg. Swartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross thumps Swartz with a low kick.
Hendrik Daross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swartz shoots in for a takedown but Daross shows good takedown defense.
Daross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Daross.
A solid body kick from Daross.
Daross scores with a leg kick.
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daross scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Swartz misses.
Swartz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daross is looking to score with low kicks.
Daross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swartz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daross can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Daross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swartz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swartz looks for a takedown but Daross sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Swartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swartz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swartz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daross lands with a nice body kick.
Hendrik Daross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swartz checks a low kick from Daross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swartz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swartz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swartz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daross misses with a head kick.
Swartz checks a leg kick.
Swartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daross connects with a right hand. Swartz shakes it off.
Daross throws a low kick but Swartz moves out of range easily.
Daross takes a swing at Swartz's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daross, right into the meat.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swartz misses with a hook
and Daross counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daross.
Daross scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Daross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swartz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daross thows a body kick. Swartz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Daross tries to score with a low kick but Swartz moves his leg out of the way.
Swartz misses with a double jab.
A jab from Swartz misses.
Daross thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swartz if he has to take too many more of those.
Swartz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swartz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Daross tenderised Swartz's leg. Swartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swartz swings for the body but Daross moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross digs a good hook to Swartz's body.
Daross throws a leg kick which misses Swartz's front leg but catches the back leg as Swartz tries to avoid it.
Swartz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daross connects with a solid leg kick.
Daross scores with a push kick.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swartz misses with a double jab.
Daross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swartz. That did some damage!
Daross connects with a right hand. Swartz shakes it off.
Daross lands a leg kick that knocks Swartz off balance momentarily.
Swartz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swartz needs to keep his hands up - Daross had a free shot at his head there.
Swartz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Swartz misses the jab.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daross. That's going to slow Swartz down.
Daross throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross throws a sloppy head kick and Swartz moves out of range easily.
Daross misses the shot to the body.
Daross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swartz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daross wants it to stay on the feet.
Daross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daross lunges at Swartz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swartz's hand.
A jab lands there for Swartz.
Daross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swartz misses with a double jab.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swartz's sensitive parts.
Daross throws a head kick but Swartz moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daross.
Hendrik Daross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swartz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swartz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daross avoids it really well and circles away.
Daross scores with a spinning back kick!
Swartz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daross.
Swartz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daross can pounce on him.
Daross throws a nice head kick!
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swartz works Daross's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daross!
Swartz misses with a two punch combination.
Daross throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daross tried to score with a low kick but Swartz checks it.
Swartz connects with a body shot that sends Daross's belly button to the back.
Swartz scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swartz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Swartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daross delivers a nice body kick.
Swartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Daross is just out of range.
Daross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swartzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swartz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daross lands a nice shot to the body.
Daross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daross dodges the punch combination from Swartz.
Randolph Swartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Daross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daross 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Daross!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by War Music. The key to victory for Virgil Keller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lazy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Keller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lazy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keller throws a hook but Lazy blocks it.
Keller throws a nice looking combination but Lazy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazy is defended easily by Keller.
Keller throws a hook to the side of Lazy's head but Lazy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazy moves away from the strike by Keller.
Nice body punch from Lazy.
Keller throws a right hand that Lazy ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazy also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller connects with a nice looking jab.
Lazy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keller.
Keller looks to land a body kick but Lazy moved away.
Lazy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazy is just out of range.
Virgil Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lazy.
Keller lands with a straight right. Lazy didn't see that one coming.
Lazy misses with a low kick.
Keller lunges at Lazy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lazy's hand.
Good work by Keller as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazy throws a front kick aimed at Keller's knee but Keller avoids it well.
Lazy connects with a leg kick. Keller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Lazy slips a straight right by Keller.
Keller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keller misses with a straight left.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Lazy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Keller catches Lazy right on the button with a cross.
Lazy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lazy throws a leg kick but Keller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keller checks a leg kick.
Lazy scores with a shot to the body.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lazy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keller's knee momentarily.
Lazy scores with a takedown into Keller's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lazy preventing the sweep.
Lazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazy advances position into side control!
Lazy trying to control the position but Keller is working away.
Lazy with the ground and pound but Keller regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lazy wants to pass to mount but Keller is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lazy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lazy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keller tries to avoid it but Lazy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keller to the ground. Keller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keller looks to land a right hand but Lazy moved out of range.
Keller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Keller. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Lazy.
Lazy throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Keller throws an off balance right hand
and Lazy counters with a good low kick that Keller was not able to check.
Lazy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lazy tries to work over Keller's front leg with a kick but Keller checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Keller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lazy scores with a leg kick.
Lazy slips under a jab from Keller.
Virgil Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller cracks a nice hook into Lazy's ribs.
Keller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazy throws a low kick, looking for Keller's leg but Keller calmly moves out of range.
Lazy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keller throws a jab when Lazy was well out of range.
Keller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lazy can pounce on him.
Lazy shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keller misses with an uppercut. Lazy saw that one coming.
Lazy throws a front kick aimed at Keller's knee but Keller avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keller.
Keller lunges at Lazy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lazy's hand.
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!
Keller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Keller misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Keller.
Keller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Keller.
A telegraphed right hand from Keller misses the target.
Virgil Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keller checks a low kick from Lazy.
Lazy connects with an inside leg kick.
Keller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keller misses with a hook. Lazy ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lazy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lazy scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazy gets a takedown into half guard.
Keller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lazy.
Lazy looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Lazy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Keller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keller lands a jab.
Keller cracks Lazy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lazy falls backwards against the cage. Keller follows up with more strikes that drop Lazy to his knees. Keller keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lazy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Keller!
A very excited looking Virgil Keller 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Destiny. Long has chosen The Anthem by Onra as his entrance music. The key to victory for Damian Drake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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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 - 5 - 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, How Long!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake wants to stand up but Long is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Long wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Long with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Long throws a big elbow that misses.
Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Long is controlling him.
Long trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Long is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long distracts Drake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Drake wants to stand up but Long is controlling him.
Long lands a couple of digs.
Drake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Long keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake is trying to break free.
Long breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Long has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Long digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake has Long pushed against the cage.
Drake working hard to break the clinch.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Long counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Long missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Long stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long slips a nice elbow through Drake's hands, connecting with Drake's forehead.
Long slips a nice elbow through Drake's hands, connecting with Drake's forehead.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Long perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Long misses with a head shot. Drake uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long prevents Drake from escaping the position.
Drake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Long connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Long has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Long lands a big shot there that rocks Drake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drake is rocked!
Long cracks Drake with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). How Long!
How Long gave a mention to Sydney BEAST Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chong Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhu comes into the arena with Meet Gazoo blaring out of the sound system. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Psycho - 50 Cent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Zhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Zhu scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Zhu in a clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage as Zhu throws knees to the body.
Zhu tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Zhu.
Zhu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zhu regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zhu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Zhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhu, not yet.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson stalling.
Zhu is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zhu looking for submissions off his back.
Zhu wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zhu is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhu avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking to advance position but Zhu won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson forces Zhu back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Zhu stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zhu prevents it.
Chong Zhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson just leaning against Zhu, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zhu is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Zhu is defending well.
Zhu is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhu gets full guard.
Zhu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Zhu has managed to sweep!
Zhu wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Zhu is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Zhu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zhu is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Zhu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Zhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhu working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhu tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhu is defending well.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Zhu.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhu after a bit of a struggle.
Chong Zhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
Zhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Zhu trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhu into the cage.
Zhu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Zhu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zhu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Zhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Zhu defends it.
Zhu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zhu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Zhu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Zhu looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhu wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Zhu is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zhu keeps moving.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randall Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson pushes down on Zhu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Zhu won't allow it.
Zhu gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zhu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zhu pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chong Zhu!
Chong Zhu made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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