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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coheed Cambria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coheed Cambria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambria throws a combination. Testament tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cambria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Testament manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cambria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cambria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Testament swinging wildly here.
Cambria tries to clinch but Testament is having none of it.
Cambria shoots in looking for a takedown but Testament manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cambria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cambria shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Testament defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Testament stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coheed Cambria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cambria is looking to clinch.
Cambria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Testament as he jumps to the side.
Cambria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Testament was covering up waiting for the punch and Cambria finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testament is looking to sinch up a triangle. Cambria throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Testament's body to avoid the submission. Testament has instead reached around Cambria's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Testament arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moses Testament!
Moses Testament took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chandler Bing has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chandler Bing seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chandler Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a head kick but Bing moves out of range.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Bing misses with a few strikes there.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Bing shows good takedown defense.
Bing connects with a body shot.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Chandler Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axl Steele.
Bing cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Steele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Axl Steele has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bing.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bing looks to land a combination. Steele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Bing moves out of range easily.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axl Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele looks winded!
Bing works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Bing is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bing tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bing lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bing drops Steele with a beautiful combination! Steele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bing is looking for the KO!
Steele is rocked!
Bing jabs at Steele's body.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Bing finish him?
Bing lands a right hook to the body.
Bing thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Bing lands with a shot to the body.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
Bing lands a right hook to the body.
Bing lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bing works over Steele's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Axl Steele's cut even more.
Bing clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bing lands an overhand right.
Bing lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bing. Beautiful body shot.
Bing lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bing scores with a body shot.
Bing cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Bing lands a nice shot to the body.
Bing connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Bing works the jab nicely.
Bing closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steele! Bing dives in looking to finish! Steele is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Bing!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iam Gay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Blacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iam Gay!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacks misses with a head kick.
Blacks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gay stalks Blacks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blacks's face. Blacks staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jack Blacks has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blacks is looking to clinch.
Gay swats away the attempt to clinch by Blacks.
Gay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blacks throws a sloppy head kick and Gay moves out of range easily.
Gay throws a sloppy head kick and Blacks moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blacks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blacks, pushing him back against the cage.
Gay is looking to control Blacks's arms but Blacks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gay has his back to the cage.
Blacks fails to pull guard.
Blacks tries to break the clinch but Gay is controlling the position.
Blacks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blacks is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blacks closes the distance but Gay moves to the side
and Gay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blacks jumps guard but Gay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Blacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blacks throws a head punch that misses.
Blacks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blacks is defending well for now.
Blacks fails to pull guard.
Blacks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gay is defending well.
Blacks stalling in the clinch but Gay improves position.
Gay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blacks jumps guard but Gay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blacks has had enough of the clinch but Gay keeps him there for the moment.
Blacks can't get the takedown.
Blacks is breathing heavily.
Gay effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay misses with an elbow over the top.
Blacks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blacks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blacks fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Gay.
Blacks prevents Gay from breaking the clinch.
Gay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blacks has him pressed against the cage.
Gay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blacks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blacks is looking for a takedown.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay tries to close the distance and clinch but Blacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay wobbles Blacks with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Gay dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Blacks to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iam Gay!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mma Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mma Champion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deftone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Champion checks a leg kick nicely.
Champion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Champion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deftone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deftone breaks from the clinch.
Deftone swinging wildly here.
Champion throws a head kick but Deftone moves out of range.
Champion dodges the punch combination from Deftone.
Champion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deftone quickly recovers to half guard.
Deftone is not content to let Champion control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champion works his foot free and advances to mount.
Champion wants to control the pace but Deftone is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deftone tries to buck Champion off but he can't manage it.
Deftone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Champion.
Champion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Champion is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Deftone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Champion content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deftone trying desperately to get to his feet.
Champion looking to control but Deftone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deftone is trying to stand.
Champion throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Deftone has his hands clasped together but Champion breaks the hold and Deftone is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Champion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mma Champion!
A determined Mma Champion didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosh Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Markanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosh Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosh Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Markanen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Markanen sprawls well initially but Boy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boy is keen to just control but Markanen is a slippery customer.
Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markanen keeps working.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markanen is looking to improve his position.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Markanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy 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.
Boy is taking a breather. Markanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Anton Markanen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy with the ground and pound but Markanen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Markanen.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markanen's head.
Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That has opened up Anton Markanen's cut even more.
Boy wants to control from the top but Markanen keeps moving.
Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Markanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Markanen is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Markanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boy tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markanen's guard.
Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Markanen has wrist control.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markanen's head.
The cut above Anton Markanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Markanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markanen is on top in guard.
Boy is looking for a triangle but Markanen pushes his legs off easily.
Markanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Markanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy trying to strike off his back.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markanen is one step ahead there.
Markanen throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
Markanen trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Markanen is proving a slippery customer.
Boy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Markanen doesn't defend quickly enough and Boy has managed to lock this one up! Can Markanen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cosh Boy!
Cosh Boy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rad Jeffreis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Szyszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffreis's entrance music is Unity from Shinedown. A fine choice. Wojtek Szyszka 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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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rad Jeffreis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wojtek Szyszka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffreis tries for a takedown but Szyszka circles away easily
and Szyszka moves into the clinch.
Jeffreis is looking for a takedown.
Szyszka pulls Jeffreis into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Szyszka trying to control the position.
Szyszka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jeffreis drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jeffreis seems to have locked his on tight now - Szyszka screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jeffreis, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rad Jeffreis!
Rad Jeffreis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamon Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Valdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamon Huge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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195 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamon Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matteo Valdini!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdini jabs Huge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huge tries to clinch
and Valdini counters with a straight right hand.
Huge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdini misses with a hook.
Valdini misses with an uppercut.
Matteo Valdini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huge connects with a high kick.
Valdini punishes Huge's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdini dips to his left and cracks Huge with an uppercut!
Valdini misses with a looping left.
Huge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdini 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.
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!
Huge fails with a takedown attempt.
Huge is breathing heavily.
Huge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdini circles away.
Huge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huge walks into a left hand.
Valdini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdini works the jab nicely.
A jab from Valdini finds it's way through Huge's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdini checks a low kick from Huge.
Valdini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huge.
Valdini scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdini lands a right hook to the body.
Valdini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Valdini.
Huge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdini lands with a good body shot.
Huge walks into a jab.
Valdini jabs at Huge's body.
Valdini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valdini scores with a nice right hand.
Valdini scores with a shot to the body.
Valdini lands with a shot to the body.
Valdini misses with an uppercut.
Valdini 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.
Huge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huge has time to react.
Valdini scores with the left hand. Huge knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdini lands a jab to the nose.
Valdini cracks Huge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdini. That snapped Huge's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdini connects with a jab.
Valdini tests Huge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdini with a hook.
Nice jab there from Valdini.
Huge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huge is rocked!
Valdini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Huge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Huge tries for a takedown but Valdini circles away easily
and Valdini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamon Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdini scores with a hook to the body. Huge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Huge.
Huge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdini.
Huge avoids the body shot from Valdini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdini works Huge's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdini scores with a nice right hand.
Valdini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Valdini.
Valdini sizes up Huge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Huge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdini jabs Huge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huge at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valdini lands with a good body shot.
Valdini throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Valdini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valdini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdini thuds a left hand into Huge's body.
Valdini lands a nice shot that snaps Huge's head back.
Valdini lands a nice shot to the body.
Huge walks into a stiff left hand from Valdini.
Valdini swings for the body but Huge moves out of range.
Huge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdini.
Huge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdini lands a jab.
Huge slips a jab from Valdini.
Valdini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huge's hands.
Valdini connects with a right hand. Huge shakes it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdini lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Valdini misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huge manages to avoid it.
Valdini lands with a shot to the body.
Valdini throws a right and a left that Huge avoids nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valdini in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valdini misses with a body shot.
Valdini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huge.
Huge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdini finds it's way round the side to connect with Huge's head.
Matteo Valdini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huge.
Huge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdini.
Valdini digs a good body shot into Huge's ribs.
Valdini cracks Huge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdini throws a hook but Huge blocks it.
Valdini lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matteo Valdini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdini counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Valdini lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Huge.
Valdini lands a jab to Huge's midsection.
A big left from Valdini misses.
Valdini lands a nice hook to Huge's body. Huge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mamon Huge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdini cracks a nice hook into Huge's ribs.
Valdini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valdini scores with a body shot.
Valdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdini punishes Huge's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdini connects with a single shot there.
Valdini lands a nice hook to Huge's body. Huge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Valdini misses.
Good exchange - Valdini coming out on top.
Valdini lands a body shot.
Valdini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdini scores with a body shot.
Huge defending well as Valdini loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdini lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdini works Huge's body with a nice hook.
Huge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdini connects with a body shot.
Valdini lands with a straight right. Huge didn't see that one coming.
Huge tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdini dips to his left and cracks Huge with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdini cracks Huge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdini misses the target.
Valdini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valdini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdini jabs Huge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Huge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Valdini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdini throws a shot to the body.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdini cracks Huge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdini loads up on a big right hand but Huge slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Huge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huge moves forwards but Valdini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huge back to the cage. Valdini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valdini thows a body shot but no joy.
Valdini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huge on the side of the head.
Huge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Valdini.
Huge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdini lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdini lands with an overhand left.
Valdini punishes Huge's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdini lands with a nice body punch.
Valdini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valdini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huge manages to avoid it.
Valdini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huge.
Huge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdini lands with a right hand.
Valdini scores with a hook to the body. Huge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdini lands with an overhand left.
Valdini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Valdini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Valdini.
A shot to the liver by Valdini. Beautiful body shot.
Valdini cracks Huge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valdini to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huge. Huge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huge doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdini throws a shot from downtown. Huge moves away and avoids it.
Valdini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdini 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.
Huge needs to keep his hands up - Valdini had a free shot at his head there.
Valdini scores with a body shot.
Valdini scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdini digs a good body shot into Huge's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Valdini scores with a four punch combination!
Huge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdini connects with a body shot that sends Huge's belly button to the back.
Valdini scores with a jab.
Mamon Huge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdini cracks Huge with a good jab.
Valdini lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdini lands a jab.
Valdini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matteo Valdini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdini lands with a shot to the body.
Valdini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huge on the side of the head.
Valdini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huge under the eye.
Huge shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdini tries to sprawl out of it but Huge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdini dips to his left and cracks Huge with an uppercut!
Valdini lands a nice shot that snaps Huge's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huge takes a swing at Valdini's ribcage but misses.
Valdini scores with a shot to the body.
Valdini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Valdini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Valdini!
Matteo Valdini was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by rocky road to dublin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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200 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Crash!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crash gets a clinch.
Crash lands a left hand.
Crash tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Crash scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
A head punch on the inside from Crash fails to land.
Crash lands a right hand.
Crash throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Crash has the dominant position.
Crash tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Crash missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Crash as the two fighters clinch.
Crash lands a left hand.
Crash lands a right hand.
Anstey wants to stall.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Crash.
Crash breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Crash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anstey wants to break free but Crash has control.
Crash misses with a knee to the head.
Crash tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Crash.
Crash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crash working aggressively here.
Crash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crash backs up against the cage.
Crash clinches up against the cage.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash misses with a knee strike.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Crash.
Crash digs a right hand underneath Anstey's ribcage. Anstey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Crash scores a nice knee to the body.
Crash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey is rocked!
Crash lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Anstey to his knees! Crash keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Crash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickolay Katorjnov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nickolay Katorjnov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katorjnov. That's going to slow Ju down.
Ju closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ju throws a low kick but Katorjnov moves out of range easily.
Katorjnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Katorjnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katorjnov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Katorjnov motions for Ju to come forward. Katorjnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Katorjnov scores with a hook.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ju dodges the punch combination from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov misses with a head kick.
Katorjnov tries to bum rush Ju with a series of wild strikes but Ju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ju misses with a low kick as Katorjnov jumps back.
Katorjnov throws a solid leg kick but Ju takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katorjnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katorjnov throws a series of strikes that have Ju backpedaling.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katorjnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katorjnov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ju is out of range and Katorjnov settles back down.
Katorjnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ju was well out of range. Poor timing from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Katorjnov.
Ju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katorjnov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ju throws out a leg kick but Katorjnov moves out of range and Ju only half commits.
Ju throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katorjnov.
Ju is looking to score with low kicks.
Ju on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Katorjnov misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov misses with a combination
and Ju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Katorjnov does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katorjnov misses with a two punch combination.
Ju ducks under a wild hook from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katorjnov trying to control the position.
Ju wants to control from the top but Katorjnov keeps moving.
Ju stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katorjnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ju landing with the ground and pound.
Katorjnov has momentary wrist control but Ju slips an elbow through the middle.
Ju throwing strikes but missing.
Ju won't allow Katorjnov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katorjnov wants to stand but Ju is controlling the position.
Ju pushes down on Katorjnov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Katorjnov is trying to stand up here but Ju is controlling him well.
Ju working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katorjnov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katorjnov is trying to maintain the position but Ju is very close to passing his half guard.
Ju seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katorjnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Katorjnov is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ju thows a huge punch but Katorjnov dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ju lands a nice short elbow.
Ju throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ju 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.
Katorjnov wants to improve his position but Ju is controlling well.
Katorjnov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ju thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Katorjnov's head.
Katorjnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Katorjnov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ju working the head and body with strikes.
Katorjnov is looking to control Ju's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katorjnov avoid being mounted?
Ju lands with a punch from half guard.
Ju landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ju winds up and cracks Katorjnov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Katorjnov is trying to control but can't.
Ju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ju throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ju seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katorjnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ju sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katorjnov defending well though.
Ju missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katorjnov wants to control but Ju is keeping busy.
Ju lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mek Ju 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.
Katorjnov throws out a loose jab but Ju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ju has Katorjnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ju missing with knees to the body.
Katorjnov breaks the clinch.
Ju tries to close the distance and clinch but Katorjnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katorjnov misses with a wild combination.
Katorjnov throws an off balance right hand
and Ju counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katorjnov. Ju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ju throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ju walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mek Ju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katorjnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katorjnov connects with a high kick.
Katorjnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katorjnov avoids the head kick by Ju.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katorjnov 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.
Katorjnov throws a leg kick but Ju sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickolay Katorjnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katorjnov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ju connects with a leg kick. Katorjnov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Katorjnov throws a front kick aimed at Ju's knee but Ju avoids it well.
Ju is looking to chop away at Katorjnov's legs.
Nickolay Katorjnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katorjnov scoring well with a low kick there.
Katorjnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ju can pounce on him.
Katorjnov cracks Ju with an open hand slap.
A combination from Katorjnov does no damage.
Ju walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katorjnov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Ju misses.
Katorjnov misses with a two punch combination.
Ju blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katorjnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katorjnov misses with a head kick.
Katorjnov lands a head kick!
Ju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katorjnov is breathing heavily.
Katorjnov swinging wildly here.
Katorjnov throws a head kick but Ju moves out of range.
Katorjnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ju scores with a head kick. Katorjnov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ju works over Katorjnov's head and body with a nice combination.
Katorjnov throws a sloppy head kick and Ju moves out of range easily.
Ju shoots in but no luck this time.
Katorjnov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickolay Katorjnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ju throws a solid leg kick but Katorjnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ju.
Ju throws a leg kick that misses.
Ju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katorjnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ju ducks under a wild hook from Katorjnov.
Ju throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ju lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katorjnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Katorjnov. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katorjnov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ju avoids the head kick by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov checks a low kick from Ju.
Katorjnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Katorjnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ju lands a leg kick that knocks Katorjnov off balance momentarily.
Ju fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katorjnov sprawls well initially but Ju persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Katorjnov wants to get back to his feet.
Ju seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katorjnov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ju.
Ju is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ju scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ju missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mek Ju will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Katorjnov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ju counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Katorjnov checks a leg kick.
Ju is looking to slow Katorjnov down with leg kicks.
Katorjnov loads up on a big right hand but Ju slips the punch.
Ju lands an overhand right.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses.
Ju throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Katorjnov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katorjnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Katorjnov thuds his right hand into Ju's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katorjnov throws a series of punches but Ju avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Katorjnov does no damage.
Katorjnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katorjnov swinging wildly here.
Ju showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katorjnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju lands with a nice body kick.
Katorjnov misses with a double jab
and Ju moves into the clinch.
Ju misses with a knee strike.
Ju lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katorjnov backwards.
Ju with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Katorjnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ju lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katorjnov backwards.
Katorjnov tries to circle away but Ju has him pinned against the cage.
Katorjnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ju won't allow it.
Katorjnov tries to break the clinch but Ju is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ju.
Ju connects with a knee to the head.
Ju connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ju with a knee to the head.
Ju connects with a knee to the head.
Ju with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju with a knee to the head.
Katorjnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Ju scores with a knee to the head.
Ju is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ju is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katorjnov is defending well for now.
Katorjnov has had enough of the clinch but Ju keeps him there for the moment.
Katorjnov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ju lands a good knee to the midsection. Katorjnov won't want to take too many of those.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katorjnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katorjnov manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Katorjnov misses.
Katorjnov misses with an uppercut.
Katorjnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ju.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katorjnov, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Katorjnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ju shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Katorjnov is trying to defend but Ju finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ju is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ju landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mek Ju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ju scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ju looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Katorjnov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ju working Katorjnov over with strikes.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katorjnov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ju is working away from the top position though.
Katorjnov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ju is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ju missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ju missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ju thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Katorjnov's head.
Katorjnov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ju lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mek Ju is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katorjnov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ju trying to control the action but Katorjnov is working from the bottom.
Ju thows a huge punch but Katorjnov dodges it nicely.
Katorjnov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ju scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mek Ju showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ju, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mek Ju!
Mek Ju bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Yikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ain't No Sunshine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Yikes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yikes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Alex Steel has been cut.
Yikes jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
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!
Yikes connects with a nice cross there... Steel is looking wobbly and Yikes recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Steel to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Yikes jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Yikes!
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