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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billo Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billo Marks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Split Rush's chin.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billo Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks throws a counter high kick but Rush was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.
Marks wants to get back to full guard but Rush has passed into side control.
Marks is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Marks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rush's best efforts.
Marks looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rush lands a nice short elbow.
Rush working Marks over with strikes.
Rush is nestled in close to Marks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rush trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Marks taking some punishment here, with Rush in his half guard.
Marks is rocked!
Rush scores with a big shot! Marks's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Marks! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Split Rush!
A victorious Split Rush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Branden Wooster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooster comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: crazy bitch. Brown Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
18 - 32 - 2 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branden Wooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooster sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson trying to control the action but Wooster is working from the bottom.
Wooster trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wooster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Wooster's head.
Wooster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wooster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooster is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooster has gone for a leg lock! Wilson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wooster's guard.
Wooster being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooster is working hard here to advance position.
Wooster looking to control.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wooster wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Wilson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooster is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Wooster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wooster.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Wooster is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Wooster's guard.
Wilson trying to control but Wooster is working from the bottom.
Wilson is in close to Wooster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooster looking for a sweep. Not yet Wooster, not yet.
Wooster is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooster trying to control the position.
Wooster looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brown Wilson dominated that 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.
Wilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooster wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooster is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooster is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson is sitting in close to Wooster's body. Wooster has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wilson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wilson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wooster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Branden Wooster!
A relieved looking Branden Wooster 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammed Al Mustapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammed Al Mustapha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muhammed Al Mustapha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands with a shot to the body.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James wants a takedown.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Mustapha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Mustapha breaks the clinch.
A combination from Al Mustapha does no damage.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Mustapha, pushing him back against the cage.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Al Mustapha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Mustapha tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Mustapha to the ground. Al Mustapha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crunch! Al Mustapha slams his shin into James's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mustapha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Mustapha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mustapha has managed to clinch.
Al Mustapha tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Mustapha drops back down to his feet.
Al Mustapha is trying to break free.
James breaks from the clinch.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Mustapha letting James take a breather here.
Al Mustapha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Al Mustapha fails to pull guard.
Al Mustapha has James pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Mustapha as he avoids it easily.
James misses with a body shot.
Al Mustapha throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Al Mustapha rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James is stalling here.
Al Mustapha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Al Mustapha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
James kicks Al Mustapha off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Mustapha.
Al Mustapha feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Al Mustapha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Mustapha controls from within his opponent's guard.
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Mustapha has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Mustapha manages to pass to side control!
James is breathing heavily.
Al Mustapha stands up and beckons James to his feet.
Al Mustapha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Mustapha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Mustapha wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Mustapha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Mustapha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Mustapha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Mustapha pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Mustapha looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
Al Mustapha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Al Mustapha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Mustapha dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Al Mustapha from controlling successfully.
James wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Mustapha is now in half guard.
Al Mustapha trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James wants to control but Al Mustapha passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mustapha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear James down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mustapha gets to mount! James was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Mustapha has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Mustapha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James gets back to half guard.
Al Mustapha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Al Mustapha eventually gives up the hold.
James is looking to escape.
James is looking for a sweep. Al Mustapha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Mustapha is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Mustapha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Mustapha pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Mustapha trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Mustapha into the cage.
James jumps guard but Al Mustapha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Mustapha stalling the fight.
Al Mustapha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James manages to break the clinch.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James darts in and clinches Al Mustapha up against the cage.
Al Mustapha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Al Mustapha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Mustapha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Mustapha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Mustapha closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James throwing a counter right hand but Al Mustapha manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Al Mustapha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Mustapha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is looking for a sweep.
Al Mustapha wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is being controlled here.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Mustapha on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mustapha wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed Al Mustapha has got the better of the ground game so far.
James is pushing Al Mustapha's head away, looking to escape. Al Mustapha manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Mustapha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Al Mustapha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Mustapha closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Al Mustapha pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Mustapha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Josh James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Mustapha is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Al Mustapha with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with the combination.
Al Mustapha tries to counter by closing the distance.
James shoots in for a takedown but Al Mustapha shows good takedown defense.
Al Mustapha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Al Mustapha, looking for a takedown. James pushes Al Mustapha against the cage but Al Mustapha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Mustapha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Mustapha rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Al Mustapha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Mustapha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Mustapha.
James tries to counter by clinching up but Al Mustapha breaks away and moves out of range.
Al Mustapha has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Mustapha wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Mustapha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Mustapha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Mustapha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Mustapha misses with a low kick.
Al Mustapha tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Mustapha thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Mustapha avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Mustapha instigates a clinch.
Al Mustapha wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Al Mustapha can't break the clinch.
Al Mustapha is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Mustapha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Josh James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammed Al Mustapha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Al Mustapha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Mustapha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Al Mustapha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Yak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Silahsiz Kuvvet - Sözlerim Silahim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sinan Yak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Serget's chin.
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275 lbs
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27
260 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serget darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serget's guard.
Serget has his hands on Yak's head, controlling the position.
Serget has a closed guard, preventing Yak from standing up.
Yak looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yak is looking to stand up but Serget won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget can't keep his opponent in guard - Yak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
It looks like Yak is going to stand back up.
Serget is trying to maintain the position but Yak is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in King's Palace inform me that Yak has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yak prevents Serget from standing back up.
Yak is working for a kimura but Serget is defending it quite comfortably.
Yak is looking to pass Serget's guard but actually Serget recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Serget manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yak has Serget in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yak is looking for a triangle here but Serget uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serget's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Serget seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yak actively working from the bottom here.
Serget perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yak wants to improve his position but Serget is controlling well.
Yak is still trying to improve position.
Serget sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yak trying to control but Serget postures up.
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.
Yak tries to roll over but Serget keeps him under control.
Yak gets full guard.
Serget is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serget not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serget seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yak for as long as he can get away with.
Yak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sinan Yak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Serget shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Serget defends it well.
Yak throws a jab when Serget was well out of range.
Serget takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yak misses with an uppercut. Serget saw that one coming.
As Yak looks to move away, Serget throws a big counter combo bu Yak just gets out of the way.
Serget needs to keep his hands up - Yak had a free shot at his head there.
Serget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yak.
Yak misses with a body shot.
Serget takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Bob Serget has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yak throws out the jab.
Yak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serget doesn't seem bothered though.
Serget moves out of range as Yak strikes.
Serget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yak sprawls and moves away.
Yak with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget takes one on the button.
Serget slips a straight right by Yak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yak. Serget does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Serget.
Yak misses with a straight left.
Serget decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yak tries to roll over but Serget keeps him under control.
Yak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yak wants to control the position but Serget says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Serget takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yak is refusing to be controlled, as Serget sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Serget there.
Yak tries to get to full guard but Serget has control of the leg.
Yak looking for a kimura from the bottom but Serget passes into side control!
Yak is not content to let Serget control the position.
Yak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Serget connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Yak is looking for a sweep.
Yak looks to move to half guard but instead Serget has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yak regains half guard.
Serget prevents Yak from improving his position.
Serget lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yak is looking to improve his position.
Yak actively working from the bottom here.
Serget frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yak. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serget prevents Yak from improving his position.
Well, if Serget is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Serget working over Yak with some ground and pound. Yak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Serget is working away from the top position though.
Serget looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yak tries to roll over but Serget keeps him under control.
Serget scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Yak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
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!
Yak throws a body shot but no joy.
Yak misses with a right hand
and Serget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yak taking some punishment here, with Serget in his half guard.
Serget content to control rather than advance.
Yak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serget's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serget's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yak is trying to control but Serget is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Yak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Serget is now in Yak's guard. A big mistake from Yak there, giving up the dominant position!
Serget is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yak trying to control the position.
Yak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serget is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Serget keeping full guard, as Yak tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serget wants to sweep but no luck.
Yak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serget is looking to stand up but Yak isn't so interested in that idea.
Yak looking to pass the guard.
Yak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Serget is not content to let Yak control the position.
Yak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sinan Yak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget manages to get back to half guard.
Yak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Serget sees it coming and defends easily.
Serget is looking for a sweep. Yak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yak in particular looking to stall.
Bob Serget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serget is refusing to be controlled, as Yak sits in half guard.
Yak controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Yak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yak trying to control from Serget's half guard. Serget has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serget keeping moving, preventing Yak from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob Serget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serget has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinan Yak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinan Yak!
During a confident post fight interview, Sinan Yak 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunny Anstey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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267 lbs
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234 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Larson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anstey circles away quickly and effectively.
Larson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Anstey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
Anstey is refusing to be controlled, as Larson sits in half guard.
Larson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Larson not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anstey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Larson with a poor takedown
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anstey tries to avoid it but Larson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anstey to the ground. Anstey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Larson.
Larson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson walks into a stiff left hand from Anstey.
Anstey connects with a jab.
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Larson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Anstey.
Larson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anstey is fending him off so far but Larson persists. Nope, Anstey circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson looks winded!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Anstey and Larson goes tumbling to the canvas! Anstey follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Larson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Larson is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Larson seems to have recovered his senses.
Larson is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey passes into side control, despite Larson's attempt to control the position.
Larson is looking to reverse the position.
Anstey controls the position from side control.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larson is letting Anstey control him for a moment.
Larson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey takes a little break here. Larson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been informed that Larson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Larson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anstey is working Larson over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Larson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Larson misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Larson backing up. Larson nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
Larson with a poor takedown
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunny Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Larson walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Anstey as Larson shoots in.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Larson.
Anstey lands a leg kick that knocks Larson off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Anstey, which made it look bad.
Anstey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anstey lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey lands a left and a right that sends Larson crashing to the canvas! Anstey dives into mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Larson is trying desperately to improve position.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Larson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Larson tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larson tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larson can't escape the position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larson can do to turn this around?
Larson holds on to Anstey around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Larson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Larson is working to get back to half guard.
Larson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
Larson is still trying to improve position.
Larson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Larson trying to control from the bottom.
Larson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anstey manages to pass to mount!
Larson wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anstey leaves Larson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Larson does no damage.
Larson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anstey gets a clinch.
Anstey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey landing knees to the body.
Anstey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey pushes Larson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anstey, as that shot connected.
Anstey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey cracks Larson with a hook to the temple - Larson is on wobbly legs here! Anstey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Larson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Anstey wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunny Anstey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jaxee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx. Dragov has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
157 lbs
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32
160 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov misses with a low kick.
Jaxee tries to bum rush Dragov with a series of wild strikes but Dragov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragov throws a nice looking combination but Jaxee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaxee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaxee on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaxee's guard now, I'm sure.
Dragov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jaxee looking for a guillotine here but Dragov defends easily.
Jaxee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragov's guard.
Dragov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dragov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaxee defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaxee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaxee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaxee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaxee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaxee has managed to get both his arms back between Dragov's legs - danger averted.
Dragov can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaxee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaxee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dragov is just riding it out for now. Jaxee eventually gives up the hold.
Dragov looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Dragov gets full guard.
Dragov wants to sweep here but Jaxee controlling him for the moment.
Dragov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaxee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaxee wants to pass the guard but Dragov is keeping the position.
Jaxee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxee wants to pass the guard but Dragov is keeping the position.
Jaxee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaxee has managed to get both his arms back between Dragov's legs - danger averted.
Jaxee advances to half guard.
Jaxee prevents Dragov from improving his position.
Jaxee trying to control from half guard but Dragov is working away.
Jaxee is working for a kimura but Dragov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragov is trying to control but can't.
Dragov tries to roll over but Jaxee keeps him under control.
Dragov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaxee is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaxee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaxee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Jaxee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaxee throws out a powerful jab.
Jaxee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxee.
Dragov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaxee tries to sprawl out of it but Dragov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaxee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaxee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Dragov. Beautiful body shot.
Jaxee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragov momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dragov shoots in for a double leg but Jaxee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dragov looks for a takedown but Jaxee sprawls well.
Stacee Jaxee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov.
Jaxee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaxee lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov closes the distance and clinches up with Jaxee, looking for a takedown. Dragov pushes Jaxee against the cage but Jaxee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaxee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragov.
Dragov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaxee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jaxee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jaxee is trying to improve his position.
Dragov lands a few punches from side control.
Jaxee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaxee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaxee taking some punishment here, with Dragov in his half guard.
Dragov is thwarting Jaxee's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee has his hands clasped together around Dragov's back. He's all about the action.
Valko Dragov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragov working the head and body with strikes.
Dragov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaxee defending well though.
Dragov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jaxee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragov is looking for a kimura here.
Jaxee won't allow Dragov to pass to mount.
Jaxee trying to hold on to Dragov's head to control him but Dragov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov passes to side control.
Dragov grinds an elbow into Jaxee's temple.
Jaxee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dragov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jaxee some visible discomfort.
Jaxee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dragov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dragov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaxee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dragov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaxee is staying active underneath Dragov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaxee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaxee keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass.
Jaxee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dragov postures up.
Jaxee looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaxee, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dragov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragov misses with a hook
and Jaxee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Jaxee.
Jaxee throws a series of punches but Dragov moves out of range.
Dragov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragov gets a double leg takedown into Jaxee's guard.
Jaxee is pulling down on Dragov's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragov, at least for the moment.
Dragov is working Jaxee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaxee holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragov preventing the sweep.
Dragov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dragov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dragov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov is putting a hurting on Jaxee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jaxee is trying to improve his position.
Dragov working away.
Dragov is looking to take a break and control but Jaxee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dragov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaxee is defending well.
Check out the look on Dragov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jaxee is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee is trying to control Dragov's posture but Dragov avoids it.
Dragov lands some shots froms side control.
Dragov lands a few punches from side control.
Dragov working the body and head with strikes.
Jaxee wants to control but Dragov postures up.
Dragov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dragov working away.
Dragov cracks Jaxee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dragov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dragov trying to control the position but Jaxee is working away.
Jaxee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jaxee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaxee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dragov but great work by Jaxee.
Dragov is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jaxee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stacee Jaxee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaxee pulls his head out easily.
Jaxee wants to work for an arm triangle but Dragov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dragov tries to roll over but Jaxee keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov gets full guard.
Jaxee won't allow Dragov to sweep him here.
Dragov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaxee's guard.
Dragov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaxee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaxee keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
Jaxee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dragov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valko Dragov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dragov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valko Dragov!
During a confident post fight interview, Valko Dragov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jalmari Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blueprint 2 Mashup - Eminem, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. Anderson has chosen Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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26
185 lbs
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35
169 lbs
30 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jalmari Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullo shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Pullo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Pullo is proving a slippery customer.
Pullo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pullo, not yet.
Pullo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pullo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson won't allow Pullo to sweep him here.
Pullo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Pullo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pullo tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pullo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pullo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Pullo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pullo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pullo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo looking to control.
Pullo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pullo is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pullo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pullo looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Pullo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Pullo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullo has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pullo wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullo wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that 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.
Anderson closes the distance but Pullo moves to the side
and Pullo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson prevents Pullo from moving into mount.
Pullo working the head and body with strikes.
Pullo wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Pullo working away.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pullo.
Pullo advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pullo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Pullo wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Pullo tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Pullo actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pullo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pullo is looking to improve his position.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Pullo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pullo sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Pullo defending well.
Pullo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pullo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pullo keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson stands and throws Pullo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo is looking for a sweep.
Anderson wants to control but Pullo is keeping him busy.
Pullo regains half guard.
Pullo wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him!
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Pullo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pullo tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Anderson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pullo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Anderson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Setright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dagger. Yang Tao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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30
185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yang Tao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Setright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Setright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Setright takes one on the button.
Setright looks to throw the jab but Tao is out of range.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tao motions for Setright to come forward. Tao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Setright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Tao.
Tao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Setright.
Tao throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
Setright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot lands for Tao.
Tao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Setright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tao. That one must have hurt.
Tao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Setright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Setright.
Tao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Setright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Setright tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Setright throws a lazy right hand but Tao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Setright misses the target.
We've been informed that Setright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Setright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tao.
Setright misses with a body kick.
Setright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Setright scores with a decent looking hook.
Setright lands a jab.
Tao throws a lazy right hand but Setright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Setright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tao lands a front kick.
Tao throws a head kick but Setright moves out of range.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Setright. Setright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tao just misses with a punch to the body.
Setright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Setright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Setright's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao tries to land a body kick
and Setright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jai Setright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Setright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Setright cracks a nice hook into Tao's ribs.
Setright lands a slapping body shot.
Setright moves away from the strike by Tao.
Setright throws the left hand but Tao avoids the punch easily.
Setright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Setright throws a jab but it's blocked by Tao.
Tao misses with a body shot
and Setright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Setright moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
Tao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tao looks to land a right hand but Setright moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Setright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Setright throws a series of punches but Tao moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tao misses its target.
Setright throws a push kick but Tao slaps the foot to one side.
Tao thuds his right hand into Setright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Setright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Setright misses with a looping left.
Tao looks for the body kick but Setright saw that one coming.
A jab from Setright does it's job there.
Setright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Tao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Setright misses with a hook to the body
and Tao counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Setright.
Setright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright wants to clinch.
Tao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tao dips to his left and cracks Setright with an uppercut!
A big right from Setright misses.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Setright can pounce on him.
Tao misses with a body shot.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Setright moves his leg out of the way.
Tao just misses with a punch to the body.
Setright misses with a left hand
letting Tao counter with a right hand.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Setright can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Tao.
Sloppy strikes from Setright. Those never looked like landing.
Tao cracks Setright with a good jab.
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 Yang Tao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Setright misses with a double jab
and Setright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Setright misses with a straight left.
Tao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Setright.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Setright misses with a hook.
Tao throws a hook to the side of Setright's head but Setright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Setright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tao.
Tao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tao throws a sloppy body shot
and Setright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Setright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tao.
Tao scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Setright scores with a jab. Tao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao misses with a straight right.
Setright is looking for the big counter here.
Setright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tao.
Setright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Setright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tao manages to avoid it.
Tao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Setright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Setright is out of range and Tao settles back down.
Setright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Setright slips under a jab.
Tao sets himself, and Setright steps forward looking for the clinch! Tao avoids it this time.
Tao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Setright.
An attempted straight right counter from Tao misses the target.
That kick from Tao tenderised Setright's leg. Setright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Setright avoids a kick to the body.
Setright throws out a counter right but Tao avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao slips under a jab from Setright.
Setright misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tao misses the target.
Tao scores with a shot to the body.
Tao scores with a jab.
Setright connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Setright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
Setright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
Tao lands a nice looking body kick.
Setright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tao's head backwards.
Tao tries to keep at a distance but Setright has taken the fight into the clinch.
Setright presses Tao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Setright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tao avoiding damage as Setright throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Setright takes a shot to the head.
Setright misses with a punch on the inside.
Tao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Setright throws a lazy body kick
and Tao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tao sizes up Setright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Setright misses with a hook
and Tao counters with a low kick, right behind Setright 's knee.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Setright.
Tao scores with a push kick.
Tao slips under a jab from Setright.
Tao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Setright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tao.
Setright throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tao throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
Setright lands with a hook. Tao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Setright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao throws a jab but it's blocked by Setright.
Setright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Setright throws a right hand that misses
and Tao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tao misses with a hook.
Donk. Setright catches Tao right on the button with a cross.
Setright throws a sloppy head kick and Tao moves out of range easily.
Tao swats away the attempt to clinch by Setright.
Setright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Tao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that second round.
That's time! Tao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Setright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Tao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Setright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Setright.
Setright missing with a left hand there. Tao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Setright with a nice cross.
Setright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Setright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Setright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Setright throws a hook but Tao blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Setright misses
and Tao counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright misses with a body kick.
Tao throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Setright looks to throw a body kick
and Tao counters with a head kick.
Tao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tao scores with a jab to the head.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Setright moves his leg out of the way.
Setright avoids the body shot from Tao.
Tao throws a low kick, looking for Setright's leg but Setright calmly moves out of range.
Setright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tao misses with the body kick
and Setright counters with a nice uppercut.
Setright tries a head kick but it misses.
Tao misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Setright misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Setright drops his hands momentarily and Tao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Setright blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tao misses the target.
Setright cracks Tao with an open hand slap.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Setright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao moves out of range as Setright strikes.
The fighters circling - Setright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Setright throws a hook but Tao avoids it easily.
Tao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Setright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Tao misses with a low kick as Setright jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
Setright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands a nice hook to Setright's body. Setright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Setright's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tao. Setright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Setright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tao.
Setright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Setright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Setright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Setright misses with a looping right.
It looked like Tao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Setright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Setright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick from Setright.
Setright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Setright lands with a good body shot.
Tao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Setright can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao connects with an inside leg kick.
Setright ducks right into an uppercut from Tao.
Tao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Setright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Setright misses.
Setright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tao slips a jab from Setright.
Setright misses with the body kick
and Tao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tao moves out of range as Setright strikes.
Setright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Setright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tao is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Setright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Setright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tao is out of range.
Tao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Setright throws out the jab.
Setright throws a poor cross that misses
and Tao counters with a nice kick to the body.
Setright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tao.
Tao throws an overhand right that lands on Setright's shoulder, as Setright tries to avoid the shot.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tao, as that shot connected.
A big right from Setright misses.
Tao throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
Tao misses with an uppercut. Setright saw that one coming.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Setright was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao cracks Setright with an open hand slap.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Setright is out of range.
Tao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Setright scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Tao misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Setright throws a head kick but Tao moves out of range.
Setright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tao.
Setright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Setright misses
and Tao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Setright avoids it.
Setright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tao is looking to counter punch.
Tao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Setright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Setright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Setright moves out of range of the body kick.
Setright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Setright moves away.
A big left from Tao misses.
Setright throws out a counter right but Tao avoids it with no problem.
Tao misses with a hook.
Setright takes a kick to the side of the head.
Setright misses with a looping left.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Setright moves away.
Despite the aggression on Setright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tao tries to land a leg kick but Setright saw it coming and moves away.
Setright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tao connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao blocks a low kick nicely.
Setright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Setright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Setright.
Setright staying out of range there.
Setright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Setright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tao throws a good cross that connects.
Tao lands an overhand right.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Setright's calf.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Tao looks to throw the jab but Setright is out of range.
Tao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Setright.
Setright misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao thuds his shin into the meat of Setright's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Setright misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Setright.
Setright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Setright clinches.
Setright is trying to maintain a safe position but Tao gets an underhook and turns Setright into the cage.
Tao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tao lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Setright tries to work over Tao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
Setright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Setright missing with a left hand there. Tao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tao throws a body punch but Setright moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao had his way with Jai Setright in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Setright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Setright misses
and Tao counters with a left to the body.
Setright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tao throws a body punch but Setright moves out of range.
Setright tries a quick counter leg kick but Tao is wise to it.
Tao staying out of range there.
Setright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Setright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Setright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao checks the leg kick.
Tao jabs Setright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Setright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Setright misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright checks a low kick from Tao.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
Setright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Setright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tao.
Setright jabs Tao right on the nose. Tao blinks but takes it well.
Setright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Setright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Setright moves into range and clinches up with Tao.
Tao breaks from the clinch.
Setright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Setright connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Setright finds it's way through Tao's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tao's calf.
Setright tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tao counter with a right hand.
Tao lands a glancing blow to the side of Setright's head.
Setright closes the distance and pushes Tao back into the cage.
Setright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tao takes an elbow to the temple.
Setright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tao manages to break the clinch.
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Setright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tao misses with a looping left.
Jai Setright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tao keeps Setright at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
Setright fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Setright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Setright checks a leg kick nicely.
Tao slips under a jab.
Tao misses with a shot to the body
and Setright counters with a straight right hand.
Tao misses with a leg kick.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Setright. Setright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Setright tries to move into range but Tao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Setright.
Setright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tao slips a straight right by Setright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Setright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Setright throws a leg kick but Tao sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Tao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tao thumps Setright with a low kick.
Tao slips a straight right by Setright.
Setright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Setright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Setright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Setright wants to clinch
and Tao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tao scores with a push kick.
Tao stuns Setright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Setright's calf.
Setright thumps Tao with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yang Tao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tao, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
Yang Tao retains his welterweight title!
Yang Tao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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