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MFN 39: Drop the Hammer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schulz sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schulz is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schulz kicks King off and gets back to his feet.
Schulz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schulz wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
Schulz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schulz is trying to hold King in close to prevent damage but King has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking for a kimura but Schulz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schulz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schulz trying to control from the bottom.
Schulz is trying to control but King manages to pass to mount!
Schulz is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schulz is now in King's guard. A big mistake from King there, giving up the dominant position!
King pulls Schulz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schulz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schulz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Schulz, looking for a takedown. King pushes Schulz against the cage but Schulz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King shoots for a takedown but Schulz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King shoots in for a takedown but Schulz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RC King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schulz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King keeping hold of Schulz's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Schulz 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.
King gets the takedown into side control.
King goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schulz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King's guard! Nice work there by Schulz!
Schulz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schulz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schulz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schulz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schulz tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Schulz tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schulz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Schulz. No joy for King on that attempt.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RC King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schulz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz is looking to reverse the position.
Schulz struggling a bit here.
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schulz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schulz looking for submissions off his back.
Schulz wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz moves into full guard.
King pushing down on Schulz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 RC King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King prevents Schulz from escaping the position.
Schulz is looking to reverse the position.
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schulz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schulz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schulz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schulz tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schulz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schulz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Schulz is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schulz is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to RC King.
I think King 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RC King!
RC King 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bethell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drizzt Do Urden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bethell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Urden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bethell checks a low kick from Do Urden.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bethell checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Do Urden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Do Urden connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bethell 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Bethell misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Do Urden - that will leave a mark!
Do Urden throws a push kick but Bethell slaps the foot to one side.
Do Urden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bethell throws out a loose jab but Do Urden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bethell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Do Urden.
Bethell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Do Urden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bethell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bethell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Do Urden eats them both and turns towards Bethell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bethell checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bethell looks winded!
Bethell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Do Urden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Urden delivers a nice body kick.
Bethell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Do Urden.
Do Urden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Do Urden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bethell.
It looks like Adam Bethell has been cut.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bethell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Do Urden lands a big head kick that sends Bethell to the canvas! Do Urden follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
A very excited looking Drizzt Do Urden 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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137 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Slone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Ruskov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruskov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruskov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruskov controlling the position from side mount.
Slone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruskov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruskov trying to control the position but Slone is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov decides to stand back up.
Ruskov looks for the body kick but Slone saw that one coming.
Slone throws a head kick but Ruskov moves out of range.
Slone scores with a one two! Ruskov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Mario Ruskov has been cut.
Chad Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone tries to work over Ruskov's front leg with a kick but Ruskov checks it.
Slone scores with a jab to the body.
Slone throws a series of punches but Ruskov moves out of range.
No joy there for Slone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruskov throws a leg kick but Slone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slone throws a right and a left that Ruskov avoids nicely.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Ruskov gets a clinch.
Ruskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruskov can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov is looking to break free of the clinch but Slone has double underhooks.
Slone tries to land a knee to the head but Ruskov blocks with his arms.
Slone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruskov avoids it.
Ruskov is trying to break the clinch but Slone has him pressed against the cage.
Ruskov jumps guard but Slone stands there with Ruskov around his waist. Ruskov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slone managing to block the knees to the body from Ruskov.
Slone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruskov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slone to keep the fight standing.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ruskov.
Slone tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruskov avoids the damage to the body.
Ruskov throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruskov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slone is defending well.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slone.
Slone jumps guard but Ruskov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slone breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruskov controlling the pace.
Ruskov is trying to control the action in half guard but Slone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slone is looking to improve his position.
Ruskov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov is trying to control. Slone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mario Ruskov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing.
Slone misses with a low kick.
Ruskov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruskov stands up out of the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slone misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruskov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slone as Ruskov tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ruskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Ruskov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruskov closes the distance and clinches.
Ruskov has had enough of the clinch but Slone keeps him there for the moment.
Slone jumps guard and drags Ruskov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruskov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slone keeping full guard, as Ruskov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mario Ruskov.
Ruskov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Ruskov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ruskov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ruskov stands up.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruskov fails with a takedown attempt.
Slone throws a low kick, looking for Ruskov's leg but Ruskov calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slone trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruskov is keen to just control but Slone is a slippery customer.
Ruskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mario Ruskov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruskov somewhat.
Ruskov has Slone up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruskov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ruskov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruskov working aggressively here.
Slone tries to work over Ruskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruskov jumps guard but Slone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone has Ruskov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruskov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slone gets underhooks to prevent Ruskov's takedown attempt.
Ruskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruskov to keep the fight standing.
Ruskov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slone avoiding damage as Ruskov throws knees to the body.
Slone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slone misses with a body kick.
Slone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chad Slone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slone as Ruskov tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ruskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Ruskov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruskov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruskov showed some decent athleticism there.
Slone pushes Ruskov off looking to stand but Ruskov dives back in and keeps control.
Ruskov is looking to advance position but Slone won't allow it.
Ruskov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Slone manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruskov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov wanted to stand there but Slone had control of the position.
Ruskov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruskov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mario Ruskov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slone throws a low kick, looking for Ruskov's leg but Ruskov calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone misses with a body kick.
Ruskov dives in and grabs Slone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slone pushes down on Ruskov's head and hops out.
Slone throws a series of punches but Ruskov moves out of range.
Slone throws a series of punches but Ruskov avoids them all with ease.
Slone throws a right hand that Ruskov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruskov also avoids with ease.
Ruskov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruskov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruskov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruskov stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slone's guard.
Slone being controlled here, momentarily.
Slone trying to keep a closed guard but Ruskov is proving a slippery customer.
Chad Slone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruskov.
Ruskov scores with a takedown into Slone's guard.
Slone keeping moving, preventing Ruskov from controlling successfully.
Ruskov postures up and lands a big shot to Slone's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruskov passes Slone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Ruskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruskov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Ruskov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Vader!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Vader counters with a shoot takedown. Stanley fights it but they end up in guard.
Vader stops Stanley from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanley keeping full guard, as Vader tries to pass.
Vader working some strikes from top position.
Vader passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader passes to full mount!
Vader working Stanley over with strikes here.
Stanley is rocked!
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader lands a big shot to the head and Stanley winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dante Vader!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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164 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stamkos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Stamkos does no damage.
Stamkos misses with a double jab.
Stamkos misses with a hook. Strange ducked under it nicely.
Stamkos connects with a jab.
Stamkos throws a big shot that misses.
Strange just misses with a punch to the body.
Stamkos misses the jab.
Strange dodges the punch combination from Stamkos.
Strange slips under a jab from Stamkos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stamkos checks a leg kick.
Stamkos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strange.
Strange defending well as Stamkos loads up on a big left hand.
Strange tried to score with a low kick but Stamkos checks it.
Stamkos lands an overhand right.
Stamkos throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Stamkos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strange to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Strange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange passes into half guard.
Stamkos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strange pulls his head out easily.
Strange is taking a breather. Stamkos 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.
Stamkos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strange is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strange tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stamkos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strange moves into full mount! Stamkos won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos taking shots to the head.
Strange lands a nice shot to the head.
Strange controlling his opponent.
Stamkos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamkos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strange with a couple of short strikes.
Stamkos can't escape the position.
Strange 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.
Strange scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stamkos?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamkos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strange lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Strange is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stamkos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stamkos shrugs it off.
Strange landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stamkos is working to get back to half guard.
Strange lands a big shot there that rocks Stamkos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange with the ground and pound from mount.
Strange has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stamkos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Strange!
Simon Strange thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Burnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnes has chosen Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kevin Burnes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Burnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Burnes circles away.
Burnes throws out a powerful jab.
Ohchooto avoids a kick to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohchooto wants to clinch
and Burnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohchooto closes the distance but Burnes moves to the side
and Burnes counters with a good, hard body kick but Ohchooto shrugs it off.
Ohchooto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Burnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohchooto misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ohchooto avoids it.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnes blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Burnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohchooto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but Burnes blocks with his arms.
Burnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Burnes'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.
Ohchooto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohchooto'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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohchooto throws an elbow that misses.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kevin Burnes has been cut.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto taking a breather.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burnes has Ohchooto pushed against the cage.
Burnes blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Burnes missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto managing to block the knees to the body from Burnes.
Knees to the body from Burnes.
Ohchooto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnes avoiding damage.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burnes avoids it.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ohchooto being controlled against the cage.
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnes dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto stalling in the clinch but Burnes improves position.
Burnes trying to stall but Ohchooto improves his position.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Burnes takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burnes.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohchooto throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohchooto throws an elbow that misses.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Burnes looks winded!
Burnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Burnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ohchooto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnes 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.
Ohchooto clinches.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands an elbow that stopped Burnes in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a knee to the head.
Moses Ohchooto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnes dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Burnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burnes is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burnes is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but Burnes blocks with his arms.
Ohchooto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burnes avoids it.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Burnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
Burnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohchooto misses with a knee to the head.
Burnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto 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!
Ohchooto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Burnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burnes tries a knee to the head but Ohchooto blocks it.
Burnes dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but Burnes blocks it.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Burnes won't want to take too many of those.
Ohchooto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burnes's face.
Burnes has had enough of the clinch but Ohchooto keeps him there for the moment.
Burnes stalling in the clinch but Ohchooto improves position.
Burnes seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burnes avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto keeps control of Burnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohchooto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Burnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burnes blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burnes blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burnes 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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnes avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Ohchooto pushes off an throws an elbow but Burnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burnes effectively controlling the action here.
Burnes blocks an elbow strike.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Burnes crunches a lovely knee into Ohchooto's ribcage.
Burnes avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burnes avoids it.
Burnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohchooto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Burnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Burnes blocks the leg kick.
Burnes throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burnes misses with a straight right.
Burnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ohchooto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnes's hands.
Burnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Burnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch.
Kevin Burnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohchooto scores with a nice strike.
Ohchooto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Burnes leaning against his opponent.
Burnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Burnes is trying to break the clinch but Ohchooto has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohchooto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnes can do to turn this around?
Burnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ohchooto.
A punch combination from Burnes misses.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Burnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohchooto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohchooto lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Burnes moves away and avoids it.
Ohchooto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Burnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Ohchooto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnes blocks the elbow strike.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Ohchooto taking a breather.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Burnes is blocking nicely.
Burnes taking a breather.
Ohchooto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Burnes tries to stall but Ohchooto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Burnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range and Burnes settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Burnes. Those never looked like landing.
Burnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kevin Burnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnes takes one to the side of the head.
Moses Ohchooto is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnes misses with a straight right.
Ohchooto scores with a hook to the body. Burnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burnes throws a series of punches but Ohchooto avoids them all with ease.
Ohchooto wants to clinch.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Burnes misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ohchooto.
Burnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohchooto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes into the arena with Taio Cruz-Dynamite blaring out of the sound system. Kurucz has chosen Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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25
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurucz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragon throws a right and a left that Kurucz avoids nicely.
Dragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurucz on the side of the head.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Dragon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurucz tries to move into range but Dragon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dragon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dragon misses with a combination
and Kurucz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurucz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurucz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragon throws a hook but Kurucz blocks it.
Kurucz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurucz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragon checks it well.
Kurucz tries to land a front kick but Dragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragon wants to land a leg kick but Kurucz is out of range.
Kurucz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurucz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurucz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kurucz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurucz.
Dragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurucz checks it well.
Dragon throws a looping overhand right but Kurucz ducks down to avoid it.
Dragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragon avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Dragon thuds a left hand into Kurucz's body.
Dragon throws a leg kick but Kurucz moved away.
Dragon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab from Dragon does it's job there.
Dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurucz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragon looks to land a combination. Kurucz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kurucz throws a series of punches but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon cracks Kurucz with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragon scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurucz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dragon connects with a single shot there.
Kurucz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurucz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurucz throws a head kick that Dragon semi-blocks.
Dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurucz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragon is just out of range.
Kurucz checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurucz lands with a nice body punch.
Dragon tries to score with a low kick but Kurucz moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Dragon.
Dragon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kurucz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Dragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon scores with a nice strike.
Dragon jabs Kurucz right on the nose. Kurucz blinks but takes it well.
Dragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurucz swings for the body but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dragon cracks Kurucz with an open hand slap.
Dragon misses the shot to the body.
Dragon connects with a body shot that sends Kurucz's belly button to the back.
Kurucz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurucz's head.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurucz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragon sizes up Kurucz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dragon lands a head shot.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurucz is looking to chop away at Dragon's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Dragon does no damage.
Dragon stuns Kurucz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurucz misses with a kick to the body.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurucz moves away.
Dragon misses with the combination.
Kurucz misses with a head kick.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurucz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alex Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Dragon is predictable there
and Kurucz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dragon's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dragon 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.
Dragon misses with a double jab.
Alex Dragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurucz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragon lands an overhand right.
Kurucz throws a nice looking combination but Dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Kurucz does no damage.
Dragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurucz misses with a body kick.
Dragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurucz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragon.
Dragon punishes Kurucz's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragon misses the target.
Dragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurucz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
Kurucz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Dragon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Dragon catches Kurucz right on the button with a cross.
Dragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurucz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Kurucz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragon.
Dragon cracks Kurucz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurucz slips a jab and a cross from Dragon.
A cross from Dragon lands.
Kurucz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurucz manages to avoid it.
Dragon cracks Kurucz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dragon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurucz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurucz throws a sloppy head kick and Dragon moves out of range easily.
Alex Dragon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon throws a series of punches but Kurucz moves out of range.
Kurucz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon catches Kurucz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragon misses with the combination.
Dragon dodges the punch combination from Kurucz.
Kurucz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dragon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurucz off the cage and back into range.
Dragon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurucz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurucz throws a sloppy head kick and Dragon moves out of range easily.
Dragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses.
Dragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon avoids the body shot from Kurucz.
Dragon throws a nice looking combination but Kurucz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurucz walks into a left hand.
Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurucz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
Kurucz throws a leg kick which misses Dragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragon tries to avoid it.
Dragon throws a right hand that Kurucz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurucz also avoids with ease.
Kurucz looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon looks to land a combination. Kurucz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kurucz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Dragon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragon.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragon misses with a wild body shot.
Dragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragon.
Dragon avoids a kick to the body.
Dragon motions for Kurucz to come forward. Dragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragon lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kurucz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragon scores with a punch to the head.
Dragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Dragon.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Dragon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragon.
Dragon tries to bum rush Kurucz with a series of wild strikes but Kurucz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dragon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurucz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurucz is looking to chop away at Dragon's legs.
Kurucz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragon rather than just go for the knockout.
Kurucz misses with a kick to the body
and Dragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurucz throws a hook but Dragon avoids it easily.
Kurucz throws a leg kick but Dragon checks it.
Kurucz throws a wild body kick that Dragon sees coming a mile off.
Kurucz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragon. Dragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurucz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Dragon moves out of range.
Kurucz lands with a kick to the temple. Dragon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurucz in his tracks.
Kurucz throws a body punch but Dragon moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurucz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurucz slips a jab and a cross from Dragon.
Dragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragon misses with a two punch combination.
Dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragon blocks the body kick.
Kurucz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurucz's head.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurucz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragon.
Kurucz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurucz scores with a head kick.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Dragon lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz throws a series of punches but Dragon avoids them all with ease.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
Kurucz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurucz back to the cage. Dragon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dragon tries to score with a low kick but Kurucz moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurucz needs to keep his hands up - Dragon had a free shot at his head there.
Dragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurucz on the side of the head.
Dragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dragon throws a nice looking combination but Kurucz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragon throws out a leg kick but Kurucz moves out of range and Dragon only half commits.
Dragon jabs Kurucz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurucz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurucz throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon works Kurucz's body with a nice hook.
Kurucz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragon throws out the jab.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurucz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alex Dragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurucz misses with the combination.
Dragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ansgar Kurucz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon throws a lazy right hand but Kurucz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Kurucz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragon, as that shot connected.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurucz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurucz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragon.
Dragon thuds a left hand into Kurucz's body.
Kurucz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragon is able to avoid easily.
Dragon with a jab.
Dragon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dragon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragon throws a series of strikes that have Kurucz backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Dragon both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurucz dodges the punch combination from Dragon.
Dragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurucz on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Dragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Dragon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alex Dragon waved his t-shirt featuring Fight Night Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrowe comes into the arena with Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix) blaring out of the sound system. Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Sorrowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorrowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tarnowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarnowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarnowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sorrowe momentarily.
Sorrowe lands with a right hand.
Sorrowe misses with a body punch
and Tarnowski counters with a left to the body.
Sorrowe throws a lazy right hand but Tarnowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarnowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tarnowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sorrowe is refusing to be controlled, as Tarnowski sits in half guard.
Tarnowski is thwarting Sorrowe's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe tries to roll over but Tarnowski keeps him under control.
Sorrowe is working hard here to advance position.
Tarnowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sorrowe trying to hold on to Tarnowski's head to control him but Tarnowski postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tarnowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tarnowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sorrowe is not content to let Tarnowski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sorrowe is trying to work for a sweep but Tarnowski has mounted him!
Sorrowe working to try and regain half guard.
Tarnowski landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarnowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sorrowe?
Tarnowski landing strikes from the mount and Sorrowe is in trouble!
Sorrowe is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Sorrowe has been cut.
Tarnowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Sorrowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorrowe is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski avoids the attempt from Sorrowe to control.
Tarnowski controlling the pace for now.
Sorrowe seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarnowski trying to control but Sorrowe is having none of it.
Tarnowski drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sorrowe! More shots from Tarnowski and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Tarnowski!
Michal Tarnowski very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie has chosen Beg Waves as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zhang Wufie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borocop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borocop misses with a left hand
and Wufie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
Wufie misses with a head kick.
Wufie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wufie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wufie thuds his shin into the meat of Borocop's side.
Borocop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wufie throws a right and a left that Borocop avoids nicely.
Wufie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borocop as he avoids it easily.
Wufie has a takedown stuffed.
Borocop throws an off balance right hand
and Wufie counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop thows a body shot but no joy.
Borocop lands a nice looking body shot.
Wufie tried to score with a low kick but Borocop checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wufie.
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Wufie is just out of range.
Wufie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borocop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wufie in his tracks.
Wufie wants to clinch.
Borocop misses with a hook. Wufie ducked under it nicely.
Borocop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wufie. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borocop misses with a two punch combination.
Mark Borocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borocop misses with a straight right.
Wufie ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Wufie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borocop.
Borocop misses with a hook
and Wufie counters by moving into the clinch.
Wufie can't find room to land a body shot as Borocop controls the action.
Wufie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borocop avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wufie crunches a lovely knee into Borocop's ribcage.
Wufie is trying to push Borocop away but Borocop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wufie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wufie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wufie tries a body shot but Borocop blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Wufie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Borocop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wufie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wufie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wufie landing knees to the head.
Wufie misses with a body punch.
Wufie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borocop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borocop avoiding damage as Wufie throws knees to the body.
Borocop blocks an uppercut.
Borocop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borocop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wufie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borocop managing to block the knees to the body from Wufie.
Wufie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borocop's defenses.
Wufie working Borocop over with knees to the body.
Wufie prevents the takedown attempt.
Wufie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wufie missing with knees to the body.
Borocop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wufie is defending well.
Wufie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borocop breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borocop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wufie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wufie scores with a spinning back kick!
Wufie misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Wufie dominated that round.
That's time! Borocop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borocop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borocop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borocop swats away the attempt to clinch by Wufie.
Wufie moves out of range of the strikes.
Wufie closes the distance and clinches.
Wufie trying to land knees to the body.
Borocop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borocop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wufie.
Borocop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mark Borocop is winning the standup battle so far.
Wufie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borocop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wufie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop scores with a jab.
It looks like Zhang Wufie has been cut.
Wufie moves into the clinch.
Wufie tries to land knees in the clinch but Borocop avoids the damage to the body.
Borocop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wufie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zhang Wufie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borocop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Borocop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wufie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borocop avoids it.
Wufie is looking to control Borocop's arms but Borocop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wufie has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wufie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borocop avoids it.
Wufie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borocop is defending well for now.
Borocop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borocop throws a poor cross that misses
and Wufie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borocop connects with a crisp jab.
Wufie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wufie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Borocop.
Wufie tries to clinch but Borocop moves away
enabling Borocop to counter with a crisp jab.
Borocop looks to land a left hand but Wufie moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Borocop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borocop.
Zhang Wufie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borocop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wufie.
Borocop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wufie.
Wufie staying out of range there.
Wufie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borocop.
Borocop misses with a lunging right hand
and Wufie counters with a nice body kick.
Borocop scores with a hook.
Borocop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wufie.
Wufie misses with a head kick.
Wufie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borocop throws a leg kick
and Wufie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wufie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wufie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wufie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borocop's head.
Borocop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wufie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie is working for a kimura but Borocop is defending it quite comfortably.
Wufie is looking to take a break and control but Borocop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zhang Wufie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zhang Wufie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wufie connects with a leg kick. Borocop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Borocop lands a nice hook to Wufie's body. Wufie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borocop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wufie manages to avoid it.
A jab from Borocop misses.
Wufie thumps Borocop with a low kick.
Wufie throws a head kick but Borocop moves out of range.
Wufie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borocop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borocop connects with a looping right hand.
Wufie wants to clinch up but Borocop keeps it at a distance.
Borocop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wufie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop misses with a body shot.
Wufie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wufie throws a head kick but Borocop moves out of range.
Wufie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wufie misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wufie, right into the meat.
Wufie misses with a leg kick.
Borocop misses with a hook
so Wufie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Borocop is controlling Wufie's posture.
Wufie trying to control the position from guard on top but Borocop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhang Wufie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Wufie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wufie sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wufie looking to pass the guard.
Wufie wants to control from the top but Borocop keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zhang Wufie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Borocop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wufie back to the cage. Borocop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Borocop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wufie throws a head kick that half lands.
Borocop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wufie.
Borocop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borocop slaps away a takedown attempt from Wufie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mark Borocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wufie moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borocop avoiding damage as Wufie throws knees to the body.
Wufie working aggressively here.
Borocop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wufie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borocop is defending well for now.
Borocop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borocop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borocop lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zhang Wufie.
I've got Wufie 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wufie!
Zhang Wufie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pele Fusuaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pele Fusuaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusuaga lands a right hook to the body.
Fusuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton misses with a double jab.
Fusuaga scores with a jab to the head.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown. Fusuaga tries to sprawl out of it but Ashton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fusuaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fusuaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fusuaga pinned against the cage. Fusuaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pele Fusuaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Fusuaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Fusuaga.
Ashton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fusuaga circles away.
Fusuaga lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fusuaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fusuaga lands a jab to Ashton's midsection.
Ashton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fusuaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fusuaga pinned against the cage. Fusuaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashton looks winded!
Ashton misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Fusuaga. No joy for Ashton on that attempt.
Ashton throws a hook but Fusuaga blocks it.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Fusuaga shows good takedown defense.
Fusuaga digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Fusuaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fusuaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ashton is rocked!
Fusuaga throws an overhand right that drops Ashton like a sack of potatoes! Fusuaga dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pele Fusuaga!
A relieved looking Pele Fusuaga 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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