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MFN 70: Stelzer vs. Montana PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Vader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Crain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Vader!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader tries for a takedown but Crain circles away easily
and Crain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
Crain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vader wants a takedown but no success here.
Timmy Crain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Vader.
Crain lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crain has picked Vader up - he's going for a ride! Crain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crain prevents Vader from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vader wants to get back to his feet.
Crain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crain stands up out of the half guard.
Crain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crain throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crain moves into the clinch successfully.
Crain gets underhooks to prevent Vader's takedown attempt.
Crain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vader looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crain stands up and waves to Vader to follow him.
Crain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Crain.
Crain slips a jab and a cross from Vader.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vader is working for takedown but Crain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crain gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vader regains guard.
Vader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crain controls the pace.
Crain passes into half guard.
Vader wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.
Vader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vader is staying active underneath Crain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crain prevents Vader from improving his position.
Vader moves into full guard.
Crain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vader's head.
Vader being controlled here, momentarily.
Crain gets to his feet. Vader looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crain shoots for a double leg takedown but Vader sprawls well. He's pushed Crain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crain closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader tries to score a body lock takedown but Crain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crain wants the takedown. Vader is fighting it off but Crain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vader's guard against the cage.
Vader has a closed guard, preventing Crain from standing up.
Crain trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vader's guard.
Crain controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vader has his foot on Crain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crain works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Crain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crain.
Crain lunges at Vader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vader's hand.
Crain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vader napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crain tries for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
Crain throws a strike aimed at the side of Vader's head but Vader avoids it well.
Crain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Timmy Crain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crain tries to avoid it but Vader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crain to the ground. Crain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Vader keeps the fight on the outside.
Vader lands with a shot to the body.
Crain gets in close and tags Vader with a short punch that almost sends Vader to the mat! Oh Vader is in big trouble! He turns his back on Crain, trying to create some distance but Crain rushes him, striking wildly and Vader goes down! The referee tackles Crain into the cage to end the fight! Crain is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Crain!
An out of breath Timmy Crain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fine (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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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Fine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fine leaves Fukuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fine shoots for a double leg takedown but Fukuta sprawls well. He's pushed Fine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fukuta ducks under a wild hook from Fine.
Fine looks to land a left hand but Fukuta moved out of range nicely.
Fukuta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fukuta wants to free his trapped foot but Fine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fukuta.
Fine looking for a sweep. Not yet Fine, not yet.
Fukuta wants to control from the top but Fine keeps moving.
Fine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fukuta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fukuta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fine is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sai Fukuta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fukuta.
Fukuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Fine misses.
Fukuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fukuta counter with a right hand.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuta moves away.
Fine looks to land a left hand but Fukuta moved out of range nicely.
Fukuta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fukuta moves out of range as Fine strikes.
Fine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukuta looks to land a right hand but Fine moved out of range.
Fine looks to land a right hand but Fukuta moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fine connects with a right hand. Fukuta shakes it off.
Fine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab from Fine.
Fine lands with an uppercut that bounces Fukuta off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Fine misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukuta takes one to the side of the head.
Fine dodges the punch combination from Fukuta.
Fine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukuta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fine connects with a jab.
Larry Fine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fine throws a looping overhand right but Fukuta ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fine loads up on a big right hand but Fukuta slips the punch.
Fine lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukuta's head.
Fukuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fine.
Fine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fukuta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fukuta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fukuta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fukuta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fine throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukuta.
Fukuta throws a wild body kick that Fine sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fine counters with a stiff right hand.
Fine misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukuta counters with a body kick.
Fine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukuta counters with a two punch combo.
Fine has his takedown stuffed
and Fukuta counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sai Fukuta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Fine moves out of range easily.
Fukuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fine.
A jab from Fine misses.
Fine throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukuta counters with a three punch combo that has Fine backing up. Fine nods at Fukuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Fine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Fine there.
Fine missing with a left hand there. Fukuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukuta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Fine.
Fine blocks a jab.
Fine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fukuta.
Fukuta trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fine controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta pulls guard.
Fukuta has his foot on Fine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fine works his way back into a safe position though.
Fine prevents Fukuta from getting back to his feet.
Fukuta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fine is aware though and is defending well.
Fine stops Fukuta from standing up.
Fine wants to control from the top but Fukuta keeps moving.
Fine stopping the sweep attempt from Fukuta.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fine is controlling him.
Fine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fukuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fine has managed to get both his arms back between Fukuta's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fine is controlling him.
Fine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fukuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fine has managed to get both his arms back between Fukuta's legs - danger averted.
Fine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fukuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fine pushing down on Fukuta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukuta pushes Fine off and gets back to his feet.
Fukuta missing with a left hand there. Fine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fine lands a head shot.
Fine with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Fine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Fine.
Fukuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Fine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fukuta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fine lands a lovely overhand right.
Fine throws a lazy uppercut
and Fine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fukuta throws a nice looking combination but Fine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fine.
Fine scores with a nice head shot.
Fine shoots in and gets a takedown into Fukuta's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fine prevents Fukuta from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fukuta manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fukuta manages to break the clinch.
Fine misses with a straight left.
Fine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukuta.
Fukuta connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukuta counters with a left to the body.
Fukuta lands with a nice body kick.
Fine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Sai Fukuta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fukuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fukuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Fine circles away.
Fine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fine misses with a looping left.
A jab from Fine misses.
Fukuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fine looks to land a right hand but Fukuta moved out of range.
Fukuta tries to clinch but Fine moves out of range.
Fukuta moves forwards but Fine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fine avoids the head kick by Fukuta.
Nice uppercut there from Fine.
Fine slips a jab and a cross from Fukuta.
Fine scores with a nice head shot.
Fine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fine misses.
Fine misses with a hook.
Fine sizes up Fukuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fine takes one to the chin there.
Fukuta ducks under a wild hook from Fine.
Fine lands a nice shot that snaps Fukuta's head back.
Fine misses with a straight left.
Fukuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fine manages to avoid it.
Fukuta rushes Fine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fukuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fine after a bit of a struggle.
Fukuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fines head.
Fukuta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fine blocks an uppercut.
Fine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukuta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fukuta working aggressively here.
Fukuta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fukuta tries a body shot but Fine blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fine has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fukuta uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukuta gets to his feet - Fine follows without any prompting.
Fine scores with a hook to the body. Fukuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fukuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fukuta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fine connects with a body shot.
Fukuta clinches up against the cage.
Fine trying to control the position but instead, Fukuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fine into the cage.
Sai Fukuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is trying to pull guard but Fine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fine throws a hook but Fukuta avoids it easily.
Fukuta closes the distance and clinches up with Fine, looking for a takedown. Fukuta pushes Fine against the cage but Fine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fine lands a nice shot that snaps Fukuta's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fine.
Fukuta misses with a wild combination.
Larry Fine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fine misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Fine.
I think Fukuta 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Jeremi Olszewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Olszewicz misses with a body kick.
Olszewicz swings for the body but Clayton moves out of range.
Clayton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clayton trying to control the action but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz is trying to improve his position.
Clayton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Olszewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clayton on the ground.
Clayton trying to control the position but Olszewicz is working away.
Clayton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Olszewicz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton tries to score with some ground and pound. Olszewicz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clayton has hold of Olszewicz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Olszewicz seems comfortable defending it but Clayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Olszewicz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Olszewicz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Clayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Clayton!
After the big win, Charles Clayton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Volka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Mizoguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizoguchi has chosen Kaneda's Theme as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Volka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuo Mizoguchi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volka thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Volka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mizoguchi lands a head shot.
Volka slips under a jab.
Mizoguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Volka seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Mizoguchi.
Mizoguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mizoguchi scores with a four punch combination!
Mizoguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mizoguchi scores with a body shot.
Volka lands with a shot to the body.
Mizoguchi's coach down at Millions Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mizoguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volka misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mizoguchi.
Mizoguchi slips a jab from Volka.
Mizoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volka.
Mizoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volka moves away.
Volka misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Mizoguchi both land. Nice combination.
Mizoguchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mizoguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volka.
Volka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Werewolf's cave in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizoguchi misses with a hook. Volka ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volka. Mizoguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizoguchi throws a right and a left that Volka avoids nicely.
Volka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mizoguchi working aggressively here.
A short right from Volka.
Mizoguchi is trying to break the clinch but Volka has him pressed against the cage.
Volka prevents a body shot from Mizoguchi.
Volka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mizoguchi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizoguchi.
Mizoguchi has had enough of the clinch but Volka keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Volka.
Mizoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mizoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Volka avoids it by throwing Mizoguchi back against the cage.
Mizoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Mizoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volka blocks an uppercut.
Volka keeps control of Mizoguchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volka lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizoguchi.
Volka lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Volka on the inside.
Mizoguchi working aggressively here.
Mizoguchi being controlled against the cage.
Mizoguchi tries a body shot but Volka blocks it.
Volka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizoguchi backwards.
Volka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volka lands with a light punch inside.
Mizoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volka digs a right hand into Mizoguchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizoguchi's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mizoguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Volka controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizoguchi lands with a right to the head.
Mizoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Volka.
Volka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mizoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volka digs a right hand underneath Mizoguchi's ribcage. Mizoguchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mizoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Volka.
Mizoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Volka.
Mizoguchi misses with the head strike.
Volka lands a left hand.
Volka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Volka.
Mizoguchi is rocked!
Volka gets through Mizoguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizoguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Volka finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volka creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mizoguchi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mizoguchi drops to his knees and Volka pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Volka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Bowlsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowlsby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whoop That Trick. Kurucz has chosen Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex as his entrance music. Ansgar Kurucz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Bowlsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Bowlsby.
Kurucz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowlsby sizes up Kurucz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bowlsby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurucz.
Crunch! Kurucz slams his shin into Bowlsby's torso.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurucz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurucz wants to clinch.
Donk. Bowlsby catches Kurucz right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurucz lands a left and a right that send Bowlsby crashing to the mat, dazed. Kurucz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowlsby is rocked!
It looks like Will Bowlsby has been cut.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Bowlsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowlsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowlsby seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowlsby misses the jab.
Bowlsby scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurucz should have avoided that one.
Bowlsby connects with a body shot that sends Kurucz's belly button to the back.
Kurucz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowlsby moves away.
Bowlsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurucz throws out the jab.
Bowlsby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurucz. Kurucz obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowlsby misses with an uppercut. Kurucz saw that one coming.
Bowlsby gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bowlsby working the ground and pound from side control.
Bowlsby throws a strike aimed at the side of Kurucz's head but Kurucz avoids it well.
Bowlsby lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bowlsby throwing strikes but Kurucz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Bowlsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowlsby tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz wants to stand but Bowlsby is controlling his arm.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowlsby is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Bowlsby but he's now mounted!
Bowlsby wants to hold on but Kurucz pushes him away.
Kurucz stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kurucz.
Kurucz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowlsby finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurucz's head.
Bowlsby throws a looping overhand right but Kurucz ducks down to avoid it.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowlsby's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowlsby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bowlsby scores with a nice strike.
Ansgar Kurucz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowlsby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bowlsby doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurucz circles away.
Bowlsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowlsby avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurucz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurucz connects with a high kick.
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!
Kurucz throws a lazy head kick
and Bowlsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurucz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurucz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurucz lands a left and a right that send Bowlsby crashing to the mat, dazed. Kurucz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsby avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Will Bowlsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowlsby avoids the body shot from Kurucz.
Bowlsby misses with a left hand
and Kurucz scores with a counter punch that sends Bowlsby to the canvas! Kurucz smells blood - he's punishing Bowlsby with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bowlsby has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Kurucz!
During a confident post fight interview, Ansgar Kurucz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Will Bowlsby had this to say: 'I beat myself. My focus was off, he has no skill at all!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeskog comes to the cage accompanied by Warm Shadow - Fink. Konovalov has chosen CJClip - No reason to live but we do it as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Landeskog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov fails with the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Konovalov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Landeskog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Landeskog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Landeskog passes to full mount!
Landeskog goes for an armbar but Konovalov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Konovalov.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konovalov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landeskog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landeskog is looking to cinch up a triangle. Konovalov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Landeskog's body to avoid the submission. Landeskog has instead reached around Konovalov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Landeskog arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Landeskog!
An out of breath Magnus Landeskog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliseo Seterra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seterra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My TIme Is Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eliseo Seterra!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seterra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Seterra. Those never looked like landing.
Seterra slaps away a takedown attempt from Sapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seterra to score with a decent uppercut.
Seterra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seterra lands a nice shot that snaps Sapp's head back.
Seterra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Seterra.
Wade Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Seterra shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra swinging wildly here.
Seterra has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seterra's waist but Seterra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sapp off to one side.
Seterra lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Seterra.
Sapp is rocked!
BAM! Seterra delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sapp like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Eliseo Seterra!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliseo Seterra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hashim Jalilul Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hashim Jalilul Hassan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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142 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takayanagi.
Hassan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan throws a combination. Takayanagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takayanagi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hassan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takayanagi.
Hassan slips a straight right by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takayanagi is rocked!
Hassan throws a series of punches but Takayanagi avoids them all with ease.
Hassan takes one to the side of the head.
Hassan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Takayanagi misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
Takayanagi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takayanagi backs up against the cage.
Takayanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hassan misses with the combination.
Hassan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a combination
and Takayanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hassan misses with a wild combination.
Takayanagi misses with the combination.
Hassan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Takayanagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hassan tries to bum rush Takayanagi with a series of wild strikes but Takayanagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takayanagi throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takayanagi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takayanagi throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
Takayanagi avoids the head kick by Hassan.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan is breathing heavily.
Hassan misses with a two punch combination.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Takayanagi moved away.
Takayanagi throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Takayanagi moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayanagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takayanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takayanagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hassan's efforts to push away.
Takayanagi pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hassan lands a couple of digs.
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takayanagi looking to control.
Hassan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hassan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hassan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hassan working some strikes from top position.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi working for submissions but it's allowed Hassan to get to half guard.
Takayanagi taking some punishment here, with Hassan in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hassan lands a nice short elbow.
Hassan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hassan wants to take a breather but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back.
Takayanagi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hassan is looking to take a break and control but Takayanagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takayanagi is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hassan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takayanagi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hassan manages to pass to mount!
Hassan trying to control but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan cracks Takayanagi with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
In his post fight interview, Hashim Jalilul Hassan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brubaker has chosen August Burns Red - Poor Millionaire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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146 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JB Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker misses with a looping right.
Grecko moves away from the strike by Brubaker.
Grecko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brubaker scores with a three punch combo!
Brubaker misses with an uppercut. Grecko saw that one coming.
Brubaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grecko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brubaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brubaker looks to land a right hand but Grecko moved out of range.
Grecko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brubaker moves away.
Brubaker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grecko.
Grecko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brubaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grecko thows a body shot but no joy.
Brubaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Brubaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grecko on the side of the head.
Brubaker lands a front kick.
Grecko throws a head kick but Brubaker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Brubaker both land. Nice combination.
Grecko moves to clinch but Brubaker breaks away
and Brubaker counters with a crisp right that sends Grecko to the canvas! Brubaker follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB Brubaker!
JB Brubaker made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - K.I.N.G.. Montana has chosen Push it to the Limit 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
We've been hearing reports that Stelzer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Montana with a jab.
Good exchange - Stelzer coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Stelzer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana lands a body shot.
Stelzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montana sprawls well. Montana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stelzer gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Stelzer.
Montana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stelzer rather than just go for the knockout.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer misses the jab.
Stelzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stelzer lands a jab.
Stelzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stelzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana scores with a hook.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Montana moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
Montana moves forwards but Stelzer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stelzer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Montana on his heels. He'll look to pass Montana's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montana has escaped and now he's on top!
Stelzer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montana defends it easily.
Montana wants to control from the top but Stelzer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana passes Stelzer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montana not doing much here.
Montana is looking for a kimura here.
Montana wants to control but Stelzer is keeping him busy.
Stelzer trying to control from the bottom.
Stelzer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Montana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wolfram Stelzer just wasn't active enough.
Stelzer throws a shot to the body.
Stelzer throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stelzer has time to react.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stelzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana slips a jab from Stelzer.
Stelzer moves away from the strike by Montana.
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Stelzer off the cage and back into range.
Tony Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stelzer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stelzer shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stelzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana is looking for a triangle but Stelzer pushes his legs off easily.
Montana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stelzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stelzer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stelzer scores with a nice strike.
Montana misses with a body shot
and Stelzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Montana lands a slapping body shot.
Stelzer swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a one-two to the body.
Stelzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stelzer throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Stelzer with a hook.
Montana catches Stelzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Stelzer.
Montana is rocked!
Stelzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Stelzer looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Stelzer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana thuds a left hand into Stelzer's body.
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stelzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stelzer swinging wildly here.
Tony Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Stelzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stelzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stelzer shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stelzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stelzer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stelzer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stelzer walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stelzer is rocked!
Montana lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Stelzer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stelzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Stelzer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfram Stelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana's corner calls for a 1-2. Montana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stelzer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stelzer throws a combination that misses
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana scores with a shot to the body.
Montana drops Stelzer with a naaaaasty hook - Stelzer is in real trouble here! Montana dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Montana!
Tony Montana is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Tony Montana said 'Look at the Pelican! Look at the Pelican fly! That`s right the bad guy has the gold! It`s not enough....I want more....I want the world chico!'.
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