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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Ernie struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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179 cm
32
150 lbs
23 - 35 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bert Ernie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ernie is defended easily by Law.
Law throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ernie's head.
Ernie shoots for a takedown but Law saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ernie wants a takedown but no success here.
Spike Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernie.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ernie backwards.
Ernie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Law is defending well.
Law stalling in the clinch.
Law lands a shot to the body.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ernie's efforts to push away.
Ernie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Law controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Ernie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
Ernie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ernie wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
Ernie wants to pass the guard but Law is defending well.
Ernie works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law is trying to stand up.
Ernie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Law sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ernie seems to be looking for submissions.
Law slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Law wants to get back to his feet but Ernie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ernie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Law's guard.
Ernie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernie is working for a kimura but Law is defending it quite comfortably.
Law pushes Ernie off and gets back to his feet.
Law clinches.
Ernie has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Law leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ernie is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernie being controlled against the cage.
Ernie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Law.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law pushes Ernie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ernie backwards.
Ernie looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Law displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ernie.
Ernie shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law rushes Ernie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Law landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Law.
Ernie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spike Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernie.
Ernie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law lands a really nice looking cross but Ernie seems unphased.
Ernie shoots and misses
and Law counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ernie's knee momentarily.
Ernie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Law counters with a nice body kick.
Ernie is breathing heavily.
Law fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ernie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spike Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Ernie shoots in.
Law tries a head kick but it misses.
Law comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ernie tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Ernie shoots in looking for a takedown. Law tries to sprawl out of it but Ernie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Law manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Law.
Ernie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spike Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ernie fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Law.
Law connects with a right hand. Ernie shakes it off.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law lands a right hand.
Ernie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ernie is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Law lands with a right to the head.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
Law leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Law prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law gets through Ernie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ernie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Law leaning against his opponent.
Law digs a right hand underneath Ernie's ribcage. Ernie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ernie dodges the punch combination from Law.
Ernie shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ernie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ernie has a takedown stuffed.
Ernie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Law leaning against his opponent.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ernie backwards.
Law lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ernie tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.
Law lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Law lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Law dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Law moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spike Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ernie takes one to the side of the head.
Ernie shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
Law leaves Ernie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spike Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernie.
Law connects with a jab.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Ernie moves out of range easily.
Law plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Law scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Law swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ernie.
Ernie tries for a takedown but Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Law is looking to slow Ernie down with leg kicks.
Ernie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Law pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ernie back to the cage. Law follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ernie doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Ernie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Law lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ernie dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Ernie's head and hops out.
Law lands with a right hand.
Law sizes up Ernie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ernie shoots for a double leg takedown but Law sprawls well. He's pushed Ernie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Law.
Ernie is rocked!
Law scores with a jab to the head.
Ernie is still on wobbly legs! Can Law finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ernie backs away from a small jab... but Law lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ernie crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Law with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Spike Law!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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