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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moves Like Jagger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Roberts!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Lundin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lundin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roberts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lundin.
Lundin throws a lazy body kick
and Roberts counters with a low kick, right behind Lundin 's knee.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Lundin avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roberts throws a chopping leg kick but Lundin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lundin lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts throws a leg kick
and Lundin counters with a nice body kick.
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lundin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Lundin moved away.
As Roberts looks to move away, Lundin throws a big counter combo but Roberts just gets out of the way.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Lundin finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin lands a brutal uppercut that launches Roberts off his feet! Roberts tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Lundin!
A very excited looking Cody Lundin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto's entrance music is Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Totto cracks Cave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Totto scores with a four punch combination!
Cave misses with a low kick as Totto jumps back.
Totto misses the shot to the body.
Totto lands with a right hand.
Cave shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cave takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Totto misses with a body kick.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Totto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Cave misses.
Totto 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.
Totto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Totto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cave.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cave moves forwards but Totto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Totto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Totto looks up at the clock and then as Cave takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Totto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Totto 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.
Cave on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cave wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Totto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Totto throws a strike aimed at the side of Cave's head but Cave avoids it well.
Totto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cave pushes Totto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Totto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cave is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Totto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Totto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Totto throws a strike aimed at the side of Cave's head but Cave avoids it well.
Totto working the body and head with strikes.
Totto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cave seems a little lost for a moment, as Totto dominates the positioning.
Cave is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Totto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Totto is chipping away with strikes.
Totto in side control, throwing shots but Cave defends.
Cave wants to get back to his feet but Totto drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave prevents Totto from moving into mount.
Cave parries the strikes from Totto easily there. Totto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cave to escape.
Totto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The strikes coming from Totto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cave wants to get back to his feet.
Totto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Totto is trying to get an arm triangle but Cave is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cave bucks up and tries to throw Totto off but instead Totto has got his back!
Cave showing good submission defense here.
Cave is trying to get back to his feet but Totto has full control of the position and if anything, Cave has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Totto lands shots from the back.
Cave is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Totto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cave is covering up but some of the strikes from Totto are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto dominated that round.
That's time! Totto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cave slips a jab from Totto.
Totto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Totto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Totto misses.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Cave.
Totto just misses with a punch to the body.
Totto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cave walks into a left hand.
Cave misses with a two punch combination.
Totto connects with a crisp jab.
Totto lands a two punch combo.
Totto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cave tries to avoid it but Totto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cave to the ground. Cave escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Totto.
Totto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Totto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Totto.
Cave throws a lazy uppercut
and Totto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Totto misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Totto works Cave's body with a nice hook.
Cave stuffs the takedown.
Cave unleashes a big counter combination but Totto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Totto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cave wants to slow Totto down by chopping away at his legs.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cave throws a right hand that Totto ducks under and follows up with a left that Totto also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Totto. Beautiful body shot.
Totto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cave misses with a few strikes there.
Totto scores with a sloppy right hand. Cave should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Totto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave slips a jab and a cross from Totto.
Cave feints a counter leg kick.
Totto scores with a body shot.
Totto throws out a powerful jab.
Totto lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Totto scores with a four punch combination!
Cave misses with a low kick.
Cave looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cave fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Totto checks it well.
Cave gets tackled into the cage by Totto. Totto maintains the clinch.
Totto just leaning against Cave, taking a breather.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Totto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Totto stalling.
Totto is trying to drag Cave to the mat but Cave just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Totto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto prevents a body shot from Cave.
Totto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Totto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Totto misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Totto throws a poor cross that misses
and Cave counters with a one-two to the body.
Cave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cave is breathing heavily.
Cave avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nick Cave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Totto swings widly with a right hand
and Cave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Totto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Totto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
Cave gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Totto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Totto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cave is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Totto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Totto throws a series of punches but Cave moves out of range.
Totto dodges the punch combination from Cave.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cave.
Cave has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cave avoids the head kick by Totto.
Totto throws a jab but it's blocked by Cave.
Totto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cave fails to land with a series of punches.
Totto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cave circles away quickly and effectively.
Cave has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cave stuffs the takedown attempt from Totto. Totto gets slowly back to his feet.
Totto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Totto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cave avoids the body shot from Totto.
Totto throws an overhand right that lands on Cave's shoulder, as Cave tries to avoid the shot.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Totto has closed the distance and engaged Cave in a clinch.
Totto breaks from the clinch.
Totto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Totto throws a shot from downtown. Cave moves away and avoids it.
Totto stalks Cave and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cave's face. Cave staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Totto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Totto looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Totto throws a series of punches but Cave moves out of range.
Cave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Totto scores with a jab. Cave acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Totto blocks the low kick.
Cave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veron Totto is winning the standup battle so far.
Totto tests Cave's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Totto clinches up with Cave and pushes him back against the cage.
Cave misses with a short punch on the inside.
Totto breaks the clinch.
A jab from Totto misses.
Cave shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Totto clinches with his opponent.
Totto jumps guard but Cave turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Totto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cave kicks Totto off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Totto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cave. Cave obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto looks to land a combination but Cave avoids it well.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Cave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Totto.
Cave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Totto.
Totto throws a series of punches but Cave moves out of range.
Totto misses with a low kick.
Totto slips under a jab from Cave.
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cave! But no joy.
Totto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cave has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Totto finds it's way round the side to connect with Cave's head.
Totto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Totto moves out of range of the leg kick from Cave.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cave takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cave back to the cage. Totto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cave takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Totto has closed the distance and engaged Cave in a clinch.
Totto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Totto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cave avoiding damage as Totto throws knees to the body.
Veron Totto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Totto misses with an elbow strike.
Cave misses with a knee strike.
Totto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Totto throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cave can pounce on him.
Totto digs a good body shot into Cave's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Cave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Totto.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Totto lands with a good body shot.
Cave tries to sprawl but Totto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cave is defending against the submission attempts here by Totto.
Totto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Totto prevents Cave from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veron Totto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Totto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veron Totto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Veron Totto made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is enter sandman by metallica. Sis has chosen Tsunami as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pegg Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nem Sis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sis. That's going to slow Frost down.
Sis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sis lands a couple of elbows.
Sis lands a couple of digs.
Sis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sis throwing strikes but missing.
Sis is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost has control of Sis's left arm, preventing Sis from doing any damage.
Sis with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sis postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Frost pulls Sis in close to prevent any damage.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sis wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Sis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frost connects with a nice short shot to Sis's temple.
Sis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Sis gets his hands free as Frost looks to control.
Sis looking for the RNC.
Frost trying to control the hands but Sis breaks the grip.
Sis missing with strikes from the back.
Sis scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis is hanging on to Frost's back as he tries to escape.
Frost trying to control the action but Sis just sinks the hooks in.
Frost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sis avoiding Frost 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost avoids the strikes from Sis.
Sis punishes Frost with strikes from the back mount.
Sis lands shots from the back.
Sis struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sis softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sis not allowing Frost to control his hands.
Sis is landing with strikes from the back.
Sis is raining down hard shots and and Frost has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nem Sis!
A relieved looking Nem Sis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Kingsley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Headden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kingsley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kingsley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingsley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Headden. That did some damage!
Headden shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingsley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Headden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kingsley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kingsley scores with a nice head shot.
Kingsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Headden.
Headden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A clash of legs there as Headden blocks the low kick.
Headden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Headden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley.
Headden unleashes a big counter combination but Kingsley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Headden misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingsley is looking to counter the offense by Headden and move into the clinch.
Kingsley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Headden throws a head kick but Kingsley moves out of range.
Headden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Headden.
Headden scores with a takedown into Kingsley's guard.
Kingsley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kingsley trying to control the position.
Kingsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Headden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden is looking to pass into half guard but Kingsley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kingsley is in guard.
Headden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Headden keeps trying to improve his position.
Headden trying to control the position.
Headden is looking for a triangle but Kingsley pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden has his foot on Kingsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingsley works his way back into a safe position though.
Headden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Headden keeping moving, preventing Kingsley from controlling successfully.
Kingsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Headden is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Headden wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Headden is still trying to improve position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Headden drives through with a takedown into Kingsley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kingsley pulls Headden in close to prevent any damage.
Kingsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Headden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingsley is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Headden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Headden trying to control but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
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 Kyle Kingsley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Headden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Headden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kingsley.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Headden ducked under it nicely.
Headden throws a counter combo.
Kingsley misses with a looping right.
Steve Headden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingsley tries to work over Headden's front leg with a kick but Headden checks it.
Headden wants to counter the offense by Kingsley and move into the clinch position.
Kingsley thumps Headden with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headden can do to turn this around?
Headden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingsley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Headden.
Kyle Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Headden blocks the leg kick.
Headden darts in looking for a takedown but Kingsley gets double underhooks and turns Headden into the cage.
Headden is looking to clinch.
Headden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingsley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Headden counters by clinching up.
Kingsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Headden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingsley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Headden blocks a body shot from Kingsley.
Kingsley scores a nice knee to the body.
Headden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Headden tries to clinch up but Kingsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kingsley lands a glancing blow to the side of Headden's head.
Kingsley throws a lazy uppercut
and Headden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley is doing well to control the position and prevent Headden from advancing to side control.
Kingsley is looking for a sweep. Headden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Headden is taking a breather. Kingsley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Headden is pressing down on Kingsley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kingsley is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headden is looking to take a break and control but Kingsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Headden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kingsley gets full guard.
Kingsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingsley trying to keep a closed guard but Headden is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingsley stuffs the takedown attempt from Headden. Headden gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Headden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingsley is retaining full guard.
Headden stays in close to Kingsley's body and controls the position.
Kingsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingsley is controlling Headden's posture.
Kingsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Headden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headden wants to stand but Kingsley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Kyle Kingsley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kingsley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Headden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingsley scores with a shot to the body.
Kingsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingsley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Headden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Headden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Headden seems to be working for a kimura but Kingsley defends the submission attempt.
Headden wants to control but Kingsley is keeping him busy.
Steve Headden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Headden wants to pass to mount but Kingsley is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Headden preventing the sweep.
Kingsley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingsley, not yet.
Headden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Headden blocks a jab.
Kingsley slaps away a takedown attempt from Headden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Headden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingsley.
Kingsley connects with a looping right hand.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Headden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingsley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Headden. Headden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kingsley connects with a crisp jab.
Headden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good work by Headden as he checks the leg kick.
Kingsley throws a front kick aimed at Headden's knee but Headden avoids it well.
Kingsley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Headden.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Headden avoided it.
Kyle Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Headden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden checks a leg kick.
Kingsley tries to land a body kick
and Headden counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingsley slaps away a takedown attempt from Headden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingsley scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Kingsley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kingsley misses with an uppercut.
Kingsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsley misses with a looping left.
Headden shoots and misses
and Kingsley counters by moving into the clinch.
Kingsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingsley stuffs the takedown attempt from Headden. Headden gets slowly back to his feet.
Headden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Headden blocks the low kick.
Kingsley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingsley lands a brutal head kick. Headden looks out on his feet and Kingsley throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kyle Kingsley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darlin'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak lands with a nice body kick.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaak scores with a shot to the body.
Jaak throws a wild body kick that Drake sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Jaak.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Jaak saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaak misses the target.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drake's head.
It looks like Nathan Drake has been cut.
Jaak slips under a jab from Drake.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak darts in trying to clinch
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Jaak backing up. Jaak nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaak misses with a left hand
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake swings for the body but Jaak moves out of range.
Jaak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drake enables Jaak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaak throwing strikes but missing.
Jaak trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaak looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaak defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jaak controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Jaak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jaak won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaak trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Jaak cracks Drake with a solid left hand.
Drake looking for a guillotine here but Jaak defends easily.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Jaak from controlling successfully.
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.
Jaak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaak has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.
Jaak throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drake trying to control the position.
Drake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaak is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylma Jaak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Drake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaak shoots in and gets a takedown into Drake's guard.
Jaak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaak working some strikes from top position.
Drake controls Jaak momentarily but Jaak frees himself.
Jaak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Jaak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak advances to half guard.
Jaak trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
Jaak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jaak not doing much here.
Jaak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake taking some punishment here, with Jaak in his half guard.
Kylma Jaak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Drake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaak wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Jaak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake is staying active underneath Jaak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaak is looking for a kimura here.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak lands with an overhand left.
Jaak misses the shot to the body.
Jaak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake throws a jab when Jaak was well out of range.
Jaak connects with a crisp jab.
Jaak moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drake.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaak's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drake was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaak trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaak is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Jaak looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaak keeps working.
Jaak trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylma Jaak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Drake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Jaak takes one to the side of the head.
Jaak throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Jaak throws a nice head kick!
Drake looks to land a left hand but Jaak moved out of range nicely.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaak.
A head kick misses from Jaak.
Jaak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jaak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Jaak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaak scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Drake misses.
Kylma Jaak is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooh!!! Jaak has knocked Drake down with a huge combo! Jaak steps away and waves a wobbly Drake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Drake is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jaak Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Drake is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kylma Jaak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Goyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goyf comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Asylum. Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. Tarmo Goyf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
212 lbs
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204 lbs
31 - 39 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarmo Goyf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goyf moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goyf misses with a wild body shot.
Boycheck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goyf lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Goyf lands a big head kick that sends Boycheck tumbling to the mat! Goyf takes a step backwards and waves Boycheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boycheck is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Goyf counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Boycheck badly! Goyf follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Boycheck out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Goyf finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarmo Goyf!
In his post fight interview, Tarmo Goyf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diotte comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego goes for a double leg but Diotte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diotte continues to drive forward.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diotte.
Oooooh!!! Diotte has knocked Diego down with a huge combo! Diotte steps away and waves a wobbly Diego back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diego is rocked!
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego is aggressively charging in as Diotte backs up avoiding any damage. Diotte tosses out a jab and Diego runs right into it face first! Diego is out cold! Diotte dropped down on all fours and is barking in Diego's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dom Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'Came to knock this punk out. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj's entrance music is Pink Panther Theme. A fine choice. Riasco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. Boris Gregorovitsj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santiago Riasco's chin.
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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
39 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riasco moves away from the strike by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riasco or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregorovitsj, which made it look bad.
Gregorovitsj gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Riasco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gregorovitsj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gregorovitsj.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand up but Riasco is controlling him.
Gregorovitsj wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gregorovitsj working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco advances position into side control!
Riasco swings around for an armbar but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riasco's guard.
Riasco wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Riasco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gregorovitsj preventing the sweep.
Riasco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregorovitsj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Riasco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregorovitsj defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riasco has a closed guard, preventing Gregorovitsj from standing up.
Riasco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gregorovitsj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gregorovitsj won't allow Riasco to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riasco moves forwards but Gregorovitsj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riasco checks a leg kick.
Riasco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body
and Riasco counters with a shoot takedown. Gregorovitsj fights it but they end up in guard.
Gregorovitsj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riasco is controlling him.
Riasco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregorovitsj is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riasco, into his guard.
Gregorovitsj has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riasco is proving hard to escape from.
Gregorovitsj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riasco looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
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 Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gregorovitsj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riasco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregorovitsj scores with a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj clobbers Riasco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gregorovitsj is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gregorovitsj waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Riasco. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Riasco to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Riasco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riasco is still in real trouble! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Riasco has a closed guard, preventing Gregorovitsj from standing up.
Riasco seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riasco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riasco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregorovitsj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gregorovitsj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gregorovitsj postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Riasco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab to Riasco's midsection.
Boris Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Gregorovitsj lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riasco doesn't seem phased though.
Riasco ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Riasco with the counter takedown but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance but Riasco moves to the side
and Riasco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand and escape but Riasco is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riasco looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco is looking to pass into half guard but Gregorovitsj pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gregorovitsj is in guard.
Gregorovitsj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gregorovitsj preventing the sweep.
Santiago Riasco has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riasco looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
Riasco wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregorovitsj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gregorovitsj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riasco. That did some damage!
Riasco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gregorovitsj scores with a spinning back kick!
Riasco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good work by Riasco as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Riasco checks it.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Riasco is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Santiago Riasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregorovitsj lands a slapping body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but Riasco moves out of range easily.
Riasco dives in for a single leg takedown but Gregorovitsj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter the offense by Riasco and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregorovitsj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gregorovitsj lands with a good body shot.
Riasco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregorovitsj but Gregorovitsj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the body.
Riasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregorovitsj with a knee to the head.
Gregorovitsj with a knee to the head.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riasco's defenses.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riasco's defenses.
Gregorovitsj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riasco backwards.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the head.
Gregorovitsj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riasco can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Gregorovitsj scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow just above Riasco 's eye.
Gregorovitsj lands a big knee! That's hurt Riasco! Oh, he's all over the place! Gregorovitsj lands another knee that sends Riasco to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Gregorovitsj!
An out of breath and clearly excited Boris Gregorovitsj thanked Invictus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkin misses with a wild body shot.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Seleznyov.
Dunkin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seleznyov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seleznyov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov thuds a left hand into Dunkin's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seleznyov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dunkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Dunkin blocks the low kick.
Seleznyov tests Dunkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick which misses Dunkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunkin tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov lands with a cross.
Crunch! Dunkin slams his shin into Seleznyov's torso.
Dunkin slips a jab and a cross from Seleznyov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seleznyov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
Seleznyov avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunkin defending well as Seleznyov loads up on a big left hand.
Dunkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dunkin scores with a kick to the body.
Seleznyov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seleznyov misses with an uppercut
and Dunkin counters with a nice body shot.
Seleznyov misses with a left hand
and Seleznyov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunkin wants to clinch.
Seleznyov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Dunkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seleznyov doesn't seem phased though.
Seleznyov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dunkin takes a step back to recover.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been informed that Seleznyov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seleznyov looks to land a left hand but Dunkin moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seleznyov lands with a cross.
Dunkin walks into a left hand.
Seleznyov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seleznyov.
Dunkin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Seleznyov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunkin throws a big counter combination but Seleznyov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dunkin staying out of range there.
Seleznyov staying out of range there.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seleznyov.
Dunkin scores with a head kick. Seleznyov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov throws a head kick but Dunkin moves out of range.
Seleznyov lands with a cross.
Dunkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Seleznyov misses.
Dunkin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dunkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Seleznyov.
It looked like Dunkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seleznyov motions for Dunkin to come forward. Seleznyov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seleznyov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seleznyov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunkin throws out the jab.
Dunkin misses with a looping left.
Seleznyov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seleznyov is in Dunkin's guard.
Seleznyov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seleznyov forces his way into half guard.
Dunkin moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin trying to control the position.
Dunkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seleznyov passes into side control.
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!
Seleznyov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunkin keeps working.
Dunkin is looking for a sweep.
Seleznyov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seleznyov taking a break here but Dunkin is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Seleznyov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
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.
Dunkin thuds his right hand into Seleznyov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seleznyov is able to avoid easily.
Dunkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seleznyov tries to land a leg kick but Dunkin saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Seleznyov lands but Dunkin takes it in his stride.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut.
Seleznyov throws a lazy head kick
and Dunkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Seleznyov throws a low kick but Dunkin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seleznyov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunkin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin throwing a counter right hand but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seleznyov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seleznyov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dunkin.
Seleznyov is looking to slow Dunkin down with leg kicks.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seleznyov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunkin is just out of range.
Seleznyov throws a lazy body kick
and Dunkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seleznyov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov checks the leg kick.
Seleznyov digs a good body shot into Dunkin's ribs.
Seleznyov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seleznyov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like Dunkin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seleznyov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seleznyov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunkin. Dunkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seleznyov tries to work over Dunkin's front leg with a kick but Dunkin checks it.
Dunkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
Dunkin lunges at Seleznyov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seleznyov's hand.
Dunkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seleznyov.
Dunkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Seleznyov throws a head kick but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin slips a straight right by Seleznyov.
Dunkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dunkin throws a push kick but Seleznyov slaps the foot to one side.
Seleznyov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick from Seleznyov.
Dunkin walks into a jab.
Seleznyov tried to score with a low kick but Dunkin checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seleznyov takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Dunkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seleznyov throws an off balance right hand
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seleznyov is rocked!
A big right from Dunkin misses.
Dunkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seleznyov throws a wild body kick that Dunkin sees coming a mile off.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seleznyov misses with a straight left.
Dunkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dunkin throws a nice looking combination but Seleznyov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seleznyov tests Dunkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Dunkin as he checks the leg kick.
Dunkin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dunkin misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Seleznyov misses.
Seleznyov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunkin doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seleznyov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seleznyov.
A swing and a miss from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov throws a head kick that misses
and Dunkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Dunkin does no damage.
Dunkin sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Seleznyov to the ground! Dunkin dives into full mount looking to finish!
Seleznyov is still in real trouble! Can Dunkin finish him?
That has opened up Roberto Seleznyov's cut even more.
Dunkin postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Seleznyov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dunkin around the waist but Dunkin pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dunkin is the winner by TKO! Dunkin jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long comes into the arena with The Anthem by Onra blaring out of the sound system. How Long could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keiji Mutou's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, How Long!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Long misses.
Mutou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long throws a series of punches but Mutou avoids them all with ease.
Mutou feints the counter takedown.
Mutou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Long was covering up waiting for the punch and Mutou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mutou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Long keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mutou working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Long controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mutou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mutou postures up.
Long has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Long looking for a guillotine here but Mutou defends easily.
Mutou is working Long over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Long throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Long is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mutou has his hands clasped together but Long extends and breaks Mutou's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Long.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). How Long!
How Long retains his light heavyweight title!
How Long decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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