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CEFC 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Longo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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213 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leroy Longo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perrin GoldenEyes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoldenEyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longo.
GoldenEyes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Longo shoots in looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Longo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Longo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
GoldenEyes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
GoldenEyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
GoldenEyes drags the fight down to the ground.
Longo stands and steps away. GoldenEyes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
GoldenEyes scores with a hook to the body. Longo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longo goes for a double leg but GoldenEyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as GoldenEyes continues to drive forward.
GoldenEyes with the counter takedown but Longo avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Longo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. GoldenEyes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longo scores with a kick to the midsection.
GoldenEyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Longo circles away.
GoldenEyes avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longo drives through with a takedown into GoldenEyes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Longo tries to stand but GoldenEyes is controlling from the bottom.
Longo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Longo gets to his feet - GoldenEyes follows without any prompting.
Longo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Longo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longo tries for a takedown but GoldenEyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
GoldenEyes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Longo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
GoldenEyes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo misses with a wild body shot.
Longo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Werewolf's cave in the buildup to the fight.
GoldenEyes clinches up with Longo and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Longo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
GoldenEyes tries a body shot but Longo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, GoldenEyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables GoldenEyes to keep the fight standing.
Longo drops down looking for an ankle pick but GoldenEyes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Longo connects with a solid leg kick.
GoldenEyes slips a jab and a cross from Longo.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
GoldenEyes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Longo. Longo obviously looking to wear him down.
Leroy Longo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes avoids the head kick by Longo.
Longo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but GoldenEyes defends well and Longo ends up having to push GoldenEyes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
GoldenEyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Longo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Longo closes this distance looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes circles away.
GoldenEyes with the counter takedown but Longo avoids it easily.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
GoldenEyes tries to pull guard but Longo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
GoldenEyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longo's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes jumps guard but Longo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Longo avoiding damage as GoldenEyes throws knees to the body.
GoldenEyes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longo is defended easily by GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longo defends it well.
A bone on bone clash there as GoldenEyes blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and GoldenEyes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longo misses with the combination.
And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Longo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Longo throws a series of punches but GoldenEyes moves out of range.
A punch combination from Longo misses.
And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Longo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
GoldenEyes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Leroy Longo 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.
Longo tries to score a power double leg takedown but GoldenEyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longo somewhat.
GoldenEyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longo throws a head kick but GoldenEyes moves out of range.
Longo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. GoldenEyes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
GoldenEyes slips a jab and a cross from Longo.
Longo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with GoldenEyes but GoldenEyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
GoldenEyes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes avoids a kick to the body.
GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown.
Longo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Longo is predictable there
so GoldenEyes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
GoldenEyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes wanted to stand there but Longo had control of the position.
Longo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
GoldenEyes throws a big elbow that misses.
GoldenEyes throws a big right hand that misses.
GoldenEyes scoring with some ground and pound.
GoldenEyes wants to stand and escape but instead Longo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Longo gets to his feet. GoldenEyes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Longo feints a jab promting GoldenEyes to slip. Longo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. GoldenEyes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Longo dives in and grabs GoldenEyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. GoldenEyes pushes down on Longo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Longo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GoldenEyes slips a jab and a cross from Longo.
GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Longo misses with a double jab.
Leroy Longo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by GoldenEyes.
Longo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GoldenEyes circles away quickly and effectively.
GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
GoldenEyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longo manages to avoid it.
Longo throws a body punch but GoldenEyes moves out of range.
And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Longo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Longo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from GoldenEyes. Longo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longo tries to score a power double leg takedown but GoldenEyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longo somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GoldenEyes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Longo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longo throws a front kick aimed at GoldenEyes's knee but GoldenEyes avoids it well.
GoldenEyes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Longo with a body shot.
Longo closes the distance and clinches up with GoldenEyes, looking for a takedown. Longo pushes GoldenEyes against the cage but GoldenEyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown.
Leroy Longo is winning the standup battle so far.
Longo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Longo fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Longo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GoldenEyes as he avoids it easily.
GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
GoldenEyes misses with a punch to the body.
GoldenEyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes lands a shot to the body.
GoldenEyes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from GoldenEyes.
Longo tries to circle away but GoldenEyes has him pinned against the cage.
GoldenEyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
GoldenEyes tries to pull guard but Longo holds him up against the cage and eventually GoldenEyes drops back down to his feet.
GoldenEyes pushes Longo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
GoldenEyes jumps guard and drags Longo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of GoldenEyes is proving hard to escape from.
GoldenEyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longo is one step ahead there.
Longo tries to stand but GoldenEyes is controlling from the bottom.
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 Leroy Longo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Longo throws a left and a right that both miss
and GoldenEyes counters with a shoot takedown. Longo fights it but they end up in guard.
GoldenEyes is stalling in the full guard.
GoldenEyes throws an elbow that misses. Longo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in GoldenEyes's guard. Nice move by Longo!
Longo stands up and waves to GoldenEyes to follow him.
Longo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Longo fails with a takedown attempt.
GoldenEyes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo misses with a series of wild punches.
As Longo backs off GoldenEyes throws a huge counter combo but Longo manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes tries to clinch but Longo is having none of it.
Longo throws a series of punches but GoldenEyes moves out of range.
No luck for Longo with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and pushes Longo back into the cage.
GoldenEyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
GoldenEyes can't find room to land a body shot as Longo controls the action.
A short right from GoldenEyes.
Longo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
GoldenEyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Longo avoids the damage to the body.
GoldenEyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Longo smiles and moves away.
Longo dives in for a single leg takedown but GoldenEyes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown.
Leroy Longo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Longo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. GoldenEyes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
GoldenEyes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GoldenEyes's waist but GoldenEyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longo off to one side.
GoldenEyes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Longo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by GoldenEyes.
Longo thows a leg kick but GoldenEyes checks it
and GoldenEyes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GoldenEyes.
Longo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
GoldenEyes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longo's head.
Longo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longo keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Longo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes is looking to work some ground and pound but Longo has wrist control.
Longo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
GoldenEyes throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Longo keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
GoldenEyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - GoldenEyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longo throws a right hand that GoldenEyes ducks under and follows up with a left that GoldenEyes also avoids with ease.
GoldenEyes with the counter takedown but Longo avoids it easily.
Longo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longo misses with a series of wild punches.
Longo closes this distance looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes circles away.
GoldenEyes leaves Longo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perrin GoldenEyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GoldenEyes rushes Longo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
GoldenEyes lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from GoldenEyes fails to land.
GoldenEyes working Longo over with knees to the body.
Perrin GoldenEyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GoldenEyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin GoldenEyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longo 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 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leroy Longo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gentlelman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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152 lbs
24 - 33 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heed as he avoids it easily.
Poli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heed shoots in and gets a takedown into Poli's guard.
Poli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heed has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heed defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Heed should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Poli has tightened it up now! Heed should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oko Poli!
Oko Poli 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland has chosen DJ Vadim - The Terrorist as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vladimir Van Kirkland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Van Kirkland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Van Kirkland.
It looks like Vladislav Volkov has been cut.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Kirkland lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Kirkland lands the left hand.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Van Kirkland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Kirkland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Kirkland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Kirkland tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Van Kirkland thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Kirkland lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Kirkland with a hook.
Van Kirkland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Kirkland.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Kirkland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Kirkland.
Volkov gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Van Kirkland has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Van Kirkland - that landed with a thud.
Volkov jumps guard but Van Kirkland stands there with Volkov around his waist. Volkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Kirkland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Kirkland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Van Kirkland on the inside.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Van Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov is rocked!
Van Kirkland throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Kirkland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Kirkland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Kirkland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Kirkland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkov is trying to drag Van Kirkland to the mat but Van Kirkland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Kirkland lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov pulls Van Kirkland into guard.
Volkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Kirkland is looking to stand up but Volkov won't let him.
Van Kirkland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Van Kirkland controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Kirkland is taking a breather. Volkov 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Kirkland is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Kirkland lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Van Kirkland - just one landing.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Kirkland to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Kirkland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Van Kirkland catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland stuffs the takedown.
Volkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown 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!
Van Kirkland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland pushes Volkov off and gets back to his feet.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Kirkland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Kirkland tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkov is wise to it.
Van Kirkland dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Kirkland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Kirkland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vladislav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Kirkland leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Kirkland sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Van Kirkland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Kirkland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Kirkland cracks Volkov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Volkov falls backwards against the cage. Van Kirkland follows up with more strikes that drop Volkov to his knees. Van Kirkland keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Volkov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Van Kirkland!
An out of breath Vladimir Van Kirkland 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuga Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
201 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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26
197 lbs
10 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuga Ikeda!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anadrade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ikeda swivels and escapes.
Ikeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ikeda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anadrade counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anadrade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anadrade working Ikeda over with strikes.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ikeda is trying to stand back up but Anadrade is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikeda looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade stalling.
Anadrade'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.
Ikeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anadrade is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Anadrade seems content to control.
Anadrade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ikeda is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ikeda fails with the takedown.
Anadrade shoots for a takedown but Ikeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ikeda did well to prevent Anadrade getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anadrade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ikeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Ikeda is looking to escape.
Anadrade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Anadrade there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anadrade not doing much here.
Ikeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Anadrade sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ikeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anadrade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ikeda wants to control but Anadrade is keeping busy.
Anadrade wants to free his trapped foot but Ikeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anadrade is keen to just control but Ikeda is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Ikeda misses its intended target.
Anadrade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ikeda avoids it really well and circles away.
As Anadrade backs off Ikeda throws a huge counter combo but Anadrade manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Anadrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ikeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anadrade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anadrade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anadrade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ikeda's guard.
Ikeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ikeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade postures up in Ikeda's guard and throws a big left but Ikeda blocks it.
Ikeda being controlled here, momentarily.
Anadrade stops Ikeda from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade postures up in Ikeda's guard and throws a big left but Ikeda blocks it.
Anadrade wants to control from the top but Ikeda keeps moving.
Anadrade connects with a couple of short punches.
Ikeda keeping full guard, as Anadrade tries to pass.
Anadrade 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.
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.
Anadrade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anadrade trying to control but Ikeda is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ikeda has his takedown stuffed
and Anadrade counters with a takedown into side control.
Ikeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anadrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ikeda keeps working.
Anadrade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anadrade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ikeda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anadrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ikeda can do to turn this around?
Ikeda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anadrade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade grinds an elbow into Ikeda's temple.
Anadrade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anadrade is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ikeda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Anadrade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ikeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anadrade controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ikeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anadrade landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Anadrade has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Anadrade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anadrade wants to control for a moment but Ikeda uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ikeda gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikeda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Anadrade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ikeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ikeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Anadrade, which made it look bad.
Ikeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Anadrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anadrade avoids it.
Anadrade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ikeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ikeda connects with a looping right hand.
Yuuga Ikeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anadrade or perhaps it was just good defense by Ikeda, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ikeda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anadrade somewhat.
Anadrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ikeda clinches with his opponent.
Ikeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Ikeda manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda has Anadrade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anadrade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ikeda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ikeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anadrade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ikeda swivels and escapes.
Ikeda tries to clinch
and Anadrade counters with a shoot takedown. Ikeda fights it but they end up in guard.
Ikeda is wriggling around but Anadrade manages to pass to half guard.
Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anadrade lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anadrade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ikeda's head.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Ikeda is defending well.
Anadrade lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Anadrade seems content to control.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Ikeda is defending well.
Anadrade wants to take a breather but Ikeda is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anadrade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anadrade is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anadrade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ikeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anadrade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anadrade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuuga Ikeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anadrade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcos Anadrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anadrade rushes Ikeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ikeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anadrade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Anadrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anadrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Anadrade!
A relieved looking Marcos Anadrade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gesaffelstein - Opr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Carver Cade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Touko Unikeko's chin.
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35
153 lbs
33 - 17 - 2 |
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25
147 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class 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
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unikeko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unikeko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cade lands a left hand.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Cade.
Nice body punch from Cade - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cade.
Cade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unikeko backwards.
Unikeko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unikeko jumps into guard, dragging Cade to the mat.
Unikeko trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko keeping full guard, as Cade tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unikeko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cade controls the pace.
Cade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unikeko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cade has managed to get both his arms back between Unikeko's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko trying to control the position.
Cade chips away with some ground and pound.
Unikeko controls Cade momentarily but Cade frees himself.
Cade postures up in Unikeko's guard and throws a big left but Unikeko blocks it.
Cade trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Unikeko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Unikeko throwing strikes from guard but Cade blocks nicely.
Cade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade preventing the sweep.
Cade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unikeko is keeping the position for now.
Cade throwing strikes but missing.
Cade throws a big elbow that misses.
Cade 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.
Cade slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cade is working Unikeko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cade postures up and lands a big shot to Unikeko's brow.
Cade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cade stands up over Unikeko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Unikeko is trying to control the position but Cade postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unikeko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cade defends well.
Unikeko keeping full guard, as Cade tries to pass.
Unikeko working a defensive guard here.
Cade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cade postures up.
Cade wants to pass the guard but Unikeko is keeping the position.
Unikeko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cade is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cade is working Unikeko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Unikeko is trying to keep Cade in close.
Cade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cade is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cade tries to free his leg and advance position but Unikeko is retaining full guard.
Unikeko wants to sweep here but Cade controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unikeko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cade motions for Unikeko to come forward. Cade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unikeko unleashes a big counter combination but Cade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unikeko circles away quickly and effectively.
Cade lands with a cross.
Unikeko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cade misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unikeko! But no joy.
Cade lands a lovely overhand right.
Cade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cade closes the distance and pushes Unikeko back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Unikeko kicks off Cade and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cade gets a clinch.
Unikeko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Cade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko blocks a body shot from Cade.
Unikeko takes a shot to the head.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Unikeko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade working aggressively here.
Unikeko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unikeko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unikeko is trying to maintain a safe position but Cade gets an underhook and turns Unikeko into the cage.
Unikeko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko looks to throw the jab but Cade is out of range.
Cade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cade throws a series of punches but Unikeko avoids them all with ease.
Unikeko tries to clinch but Cade moves away
and Cade counters with a nice body shot.
Unikeko misses with a low kick.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unikeko swats away the attempt to clinch by Cade.
Cade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unikeko can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cade 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 Unikeko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Unikeko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Unikeko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unikeko slips under a jab.
Cade misses with a combination
and Unikeko counters with a three punch combo that has Cade backing up. Cade nods at Unikeko to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade lands with a right hand.
Carver Cade is winning the standup battle so far.
Cade scores with a punch to the head.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unikeko tries to clinch there but Cade circles away.
Cade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cade is trying to drag Unikeko to the mat but Unikeko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carver Cade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Unikeko prevents the takedown attempt.
Unikeko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko blocking some punches.
Unikeko breaks from the clinch.
Cade connects with a looping right hand.
Unikeko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cade.
A shot to the liver by Cade. Beautiful body shot.
Cade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unikeko with the counter takedown but Cade avoids it easily.
Cade lands with a right hand.
Unikeko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cade is looking to slow Unikeko down with leg kicks.
Cade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Unikeko ducks under a wild hook from Cade.
Unikeko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Unikeko doesn't manage to clinch there - Cade circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unikeko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unikeko slips a straight right by Cade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cade lands with an uppercut that bounces Unikeko off the cage and back into range.
Cade scores with a decent looking hook.
Unikeko gets a clinch.
Cade lands a shot to the body.
Unikeko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unikeko.
Unikeko pulls guard successfully.
Cade trying to control but Unikeko is working from the bottom.
Unikeko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carver Cade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unikeko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cade manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unikeko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unikeko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cade.
Cade throws out a leg kick but Unikeko moves out of range and Cade only half commits.
Unikeko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unikeko blocks a body shot from Cade.
Cade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cade takes an elbow to the temple.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Unikeko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade pushes Unikeko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unikeko gets underhooks to prevent Cade's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unikeko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Unikeko being controlled here, momentarily.
Unikeko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cade is one step ahead there.
Cade is working Unikeko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cade lands a couple of digs.
Cade working some strikes from top position.
Unikeko wants to sweep here but Cade controlling him for the moment.
Unikeko wants to control the position but Cade says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Carver Cade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko is looking to improve his position.
Cade controlling the action here.
Unikeko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Unikeko.
Cade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Unikeko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cade thuds a left hand into Unikeko's body.
Touko Unikeko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko defending well as Cade loads up on a big left hand.
Cade sets himself, and Unikeko steps forward looking for the clinch! Cade avoids it this time.
Unikeko moves into the clinch.
Unikeko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Unikeko tries to land knees in the clinch but Cade avoids the damage to the body.
Unikeko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unikeko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cade smiles and moves away.
Unikeko misses with a takedown attempt
and Cade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cade closes the distance and pushes Unikeko back into the cage.
Unikeko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unikeko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cade.
Unikeko tries to stall but Cade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cade misses with a punch on the inside.
Unikeko breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unikeko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carver Cade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Unikeko.
Unikeko misses with a hook.
Cade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cade drives through with a takedown into Unikeko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Unikeko is wriggling around but Cade manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cade wants to pass to mount but Unikeko is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Unikeko missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carver Cade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cade 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver Cade!
Carver Cade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. De Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Silva scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Mackaye with that takedown attempt.
Mackaye fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and De Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mackaye has time to react.
De Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
De Silva connects with a right hand. Mackaye shakes it off.
De Silva drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mackaye right on the button. Mackaye goes down! De Silva follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! De Silva gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom! Shake The Room . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp dodges the punch combination from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Brad Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zepp lands with a cross.
Dillinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zepp's waist but Zepp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillinger off to one side.
Dillinger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZepp.
Zepp swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillinger has time to react.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Zepp.
Zepp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zepp is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Zepp as Dillinger shoots in.
Dillinger fails with the takedown
and Zepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Dillinger.
Zepp moves into range and clinches up with Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to circle away but Zepp has him pinned against the cage.
Zepp cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
Zepp keeps control of Dillinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Zepp.
A nice left hand lands by Zepp.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger looking for a takedown.
Zepp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Zepp.
A short right from Zepp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zepp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zepp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dillinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillinger takes a shot to the head.
Zepp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zepp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillinger is rocked!
Zepp manages to break the clinch.
Zepp blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
An attempted straight right counter from Zepp misses the target.
Brad Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Zepp moves out of range.
Dillinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zepp pinned against the cage. Zepp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zepp as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooh!!! Zepp has knocked Dillinger down with a huge combo! Zepp steps away and waves a wobbly Dillinger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dillinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Zepp finish him?
Zepp works Dillinger's body with a nice hook.
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!
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zepp manages to avoid it.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillinger throws a lazy body kick
and Zepp counters with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger looks winded!
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zepp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillinger gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Zepp!
Bobby Zepp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Axelsson misses with a straight left.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Axelsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Rackham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Rackham swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rackham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Axelsson.
Rackham is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Axelsson catches Rackham right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Axelsson.
Rackham misses with a series of wild punches.
Rackham throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rackham counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rackham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Rackham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Axelsson thuds his right hand into Rackham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
Rackham throws a body shot but no joy.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rackham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rackham swinging wildly here.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Axelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Rackham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rackham jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
Axelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Rackham's shoulder, as Rackham tries to avoid the shot.
Axelsson looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut. Rackham saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throws a front kick that sends Axelsson stumbling back into the cage.
Rackham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
A lazy body kick from Rackham
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Axelsson passes into half guard.
Rackham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Rackham is looking to wear down Axelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rackham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Axelsson.
Rackham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsson feints the counter takedown.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Axelsson connects with a body shot that sends Rackham's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson throws a hook to the side of Rackham's head but Rackham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rackham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rackham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rackham misses with a combination
and Axelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham lands a head kick. Axelsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That has opened up Johan Axelsson's cut even more.
Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rackham.
Rackham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rackham misses with a few strikes there.
Rackham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Axelsson avoids them all with ease.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut. Rackham saw that one coming.
Rackham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rackham misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson slips under a jab.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rackham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Axelsson dodges the punch combination from Rackham.
Rackham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rackham cracks Axelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rackham.
Rackham lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axelsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The cut above Johan Axelsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rackham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsson tries to counter with a clinch but Rackham shakes him off and moves away.
Rackham tries to clinch but Axelsson moves away
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Rackham throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rackham misses with the combination.
Rackham throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
And Axelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rackham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelsson shoots in but Rackham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Rackham misses.
Rackham swinging wildly here.
Rackham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Axelsson misses with a body kick.
As Axelsson looks to move away, Rackham throws a big counter combo bu Axelsson just gets out of the way.
Rackham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axelsson's calf.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Rackham scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axelsson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsson fails to land.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsson can do to turn this around?
Rackham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Axelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axelsson has time to react.
Rackham misses the body punch
and Axelsson counters with a left to the body.
Axelsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Axelsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rackham misses with a combination
and Axelsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Axelsson connects with a crisp jab.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rackham is just out of range.
Rackham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham clinches with his opponent.
Rackham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johan Axelsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Axelsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jack Rackham 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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