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RR38: R.I.P. Tony Halme PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Vanderbilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yokohama Humahuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neil Vanderbilt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humahuta misses with a two punch combination.
Humahuta avoids the head kick by Vanderbilt.
Humahuta lands a body shot.
Humahuta misses with an uppercut.
Humahuta misses with the combination.
Humahuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanderbilt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanderbilt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humahuta.
Humahuta throws a looping overhand right but Vanderbilt ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Humahuta misses.
Vanderbilt wants to clinch.
Vanderbilt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Vanderbilt.
Humahuta throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbilt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Humahuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vanderbilt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Humahuta throws a series of punches but Vanderbilt moves out of range.
Humahuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Yokohama Humahuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanderbilt looks gassed!
Humahuta scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Neil Vanderbilt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanderbilt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Humahuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanderbilt circles away quickly and effectively.
Humahuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Humahuta scores with a jab to the body.
Humahuta connects with a right hand. Vanderbilt shakes it off.
Humahuta lunges at Vanderbilt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanderbilt's hand.
Humahuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanderbilt counters with a shoot takedown. Humahuta fights it but they end up in guard.
Humahuta wants to sweep here but Vanderbilt controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta is working hard here to advance position.
Humahuta is pulling down on Vanderbilt's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanderbilt, at least for the moment.
Vanderbilt stopping the sweep attempt from Humahuta.
Humahuta is controlling Vanderbilt's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humahuta is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Humahuta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yokohama Humahuta just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Humahuta lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humahuta drops Vanderbilt with a left and a right! Oh, Vanderbilt is hurt - Humahuta dives into side control looking to finish!
Vanderbilt is rocked!
That has opened up Neil Vanderbilt's cut even more.
Vanderbilt is trying to escape the position but Humahuta is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokohama Humahuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Vanderbilt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Humahuta jabs Vanderbilt right on the nose. Vanderbilt blinks but takes it well.
Humahuta misses with a looping left.
Humahuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neil Vanderbilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humahuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Humahuta.
Humahuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humahuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Neil Vanderbilt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yokohama Humahuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanderbilt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Humahuta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanderbilt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Humahuta.
Vanderbilt is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humahuta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Humahuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humahuta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta throws a series of punches but Vanderbilt avoids them all with ease.
Humahuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderbilt.
Humahuta lands with a right hand.
Neil Vanderbilt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Humahuta throws a jab when Vanderbilt was well out of range.
Vanderbilt slips a straight right by Humahuta.
Humahuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yokohama Humahuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humahuta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Humahuta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vanderbilt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Humahuta thuds his right hand into Vanderbilt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Neil Vanderbilt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yokohama Humahuta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ukko Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks pushes Reinikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks is pressed up against the cage. Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banks down to the mat. Banks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reinikainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks scores a takedown into full mount!
Banks tries to get up but Reinikainen was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Reinikainen stops Banks from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen won't allow Banks to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banks is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reinikainen's waist but Reinikainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Reinikainen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reinikainen's guard.
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen wants to stand but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to stand and escape but instead Reinikainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Reinikainen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Reinikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Banks throws a combination that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Banks.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks wants the takedown. Reinikainen is fighting it off but Banks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reinikainen's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Banks is looking to stand up but Reinikainen won't let him.
Banks gets to his feet - Reinikainen follows without any prompting.
Banks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Banks looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks wants to clinch
and Reinikainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Banks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banks darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the cage.
Banks has had enough of the clinch but Reinikainen keeps him there for the moment.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Reinikainen has double underhooks.
Reinikainen trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
Reinikainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Banks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reinikainen to the mat. Reinikainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reinikainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Banks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banks looks to land a combination. Reinikainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Reinikainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Banks lands with a straight right. Reinikainen didn't see that one coming.
Banks dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen gets caught flat footed, as Banks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reinikainen is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks gets to his feet - Reinikainen follows without any prompting.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Banks is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reinikainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banks gets to his feet - Reinikainen follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reinikainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banks stands up and beckons Reinikainen to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks works over Reinikainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks works over Reinikainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks swinging wilding here.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reinikainen is trying to drag Banks to the mat but Banks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Reinikainen.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Banks shoots in but Reinikainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reinikainen.
Banks throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Banks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reinikainen gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Banks dominated that second round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banks wants to stand and escape but instead Reinikainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Reinikainen passes into half guard.
Banks is staying active underneath Reinikainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks pushes Reinikainen off looking to stand but Reinikainen dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
John Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Banks finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banks wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling the position.
Reinikainen trying to control from the bottom.
Banks stands up from half guard.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Banks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banks is looking to stand up but Reinikainen won't let him.
Reinikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Banks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reinikainen, up you get!
Banks lands a jab-cross combination.
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reinikainen pushes Banks off and gets back to his feet.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Reinikainen.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Reinikainen has double underhooks.
Banks has clasped his hands together around Reinikainen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reinikainen gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
It looks like Banks is going to stand back up.
Ukko Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reinikainen to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Irribertta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen Linchpin as his entrance music. Bruno Irribertta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Irribertta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Barton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irribertta gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barton is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Irribertta stalls from top position.
Barton can't do much from the bottom here.
Irribertta controlling the position from side mount.
Irribertta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barton, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Irribertta throwing strikes here but Barton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Irribertta looking to finish with strikes here!
Barton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irribertta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irribertta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barton and Irribertta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Barton stops Irribertta from passing to mount.
Irribertta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irribertta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barton gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Irribertta manages to move to mount!
Barton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irribertta wants to control the pace but Barton is squirming around nicely.
Barton is trying desperately to improve position.
Irribertta wants to control the pace but Barton is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barton gets back to half guard.
Barton is looking to escape.
Barton wants to get back to full guard but Irribertta has mounted him!
Barton tries to hold on but Irribertta pushes him away.
Barton really wants to buck Irribertta off and get back to his feet.
Irribertta tries to control but Barton wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton tries to hold on but Irribertta pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Irribertta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irribertta has a takedown stuffed.
Bruno Irribertta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton lands with a nice body kick.
Barton throws a leg kick which misses Irribertta's front leg but catches the back leg as Irribertta tries to avoid it.
Irribertta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.
Barton moves into range and clinches up with Irribertta.
Nice body punch from Barton.
Barton crunches a lovely knee into Irribertta's ribcage.
Barton lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Barton.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irribertta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barton lands a right hand.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton digs a right hand into Irribertta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irribertta's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Barton.
Nice body punch from Barton - that landed with a thud.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Barton - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Barton scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Barton lands a nice knee to the body.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Barton lands an elbow that stopped Irribertta in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Barton.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Irribertta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Irribertta is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Barton gets through Irribertta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irriberttas head.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Barton.
Irribertta takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Barton.
Barton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton connects with a knee to the head.
Barton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barton connects with a knee to the head.
Irribertta wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Irribertta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Irribertta trying to land knees to the body.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irribertta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands an elbow inside.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irribertta backwards.
Irribertta looking to slow down the pace here.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Irribertta is rocked!
Irribertta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Irribertta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irribertta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barton has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Irribertta - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barton, and another! Irribertta is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wes Barton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JohnnyB Butt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lucas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JohnnyB Butt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butt circles away quickly and effectively.
Butt shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls well. He's pushed Butt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Lucas.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butt throws out the jab.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Butt throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Butt sprawling to the canvas. Lucas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Butt hang on?
Butt is rocked!
It looks like JohnnyB Butt has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucas lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Butt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucas lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Butt! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lucas jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lucas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Saarikalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuqua has chosen Freeze Don't Move as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Saarikalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarikalle closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarikalle.
Saarikalle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuqua jumps guard but Saarikalle stands there with Fuqua around his waist. Fuqua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saarikalle just leaning against Fuqua, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Saarikalle.
Fuqua tries to pull guard but Saarikalle won't allow it.
Saarikalle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuqua.
Veli Saarikalle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frenchy Fuqua.
Fuqua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saarikalle smiles and moves away.
Saarikalle moves into the clinch.
Saarikalle has Fuqua pushed against the cage.
Fuqua is working for takedown but Saarikalle is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Saarikalle on the inside.
Saarikalle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saarikalle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fuqua up against the cage.
Saarikalle lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuqua backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarikalle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuquas head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saarikalle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Saarikalle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuqua letting Saarikalle take a breather here.
Saarikalle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saarikalle lands an uppercut.
Saarikalle cracks Fuqua with a nice body shot.
Saarikalle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saarikalle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veli Saarikalle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarikalle drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fuqua right on the button. Fuqua goes down! Saarikalle follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Saarikalle gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Saarikalle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jadimbu Muliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes into the arena with "Summertime Killer" by Luis Bacalov blaring out of the sound system. Muliva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - The Quiet Place. Bobby Sullivan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jadimbu Muliva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muliva misses with a wild combination.
Muliva shoots in but no luck this time.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sullivan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sullivan landing strikes from the mount and Muliva is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sullivan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Muliva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan working the ground and pound effectively.
Muliva is bucking up trying to escape but Sullivan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Muliva is rocked!
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!
Sullivan controlling the position easily from mount.
Muliva tries to reverse the position but Sullivan maintains control.
Sullivan tries to control but Muliva wriggling away.
Muliva is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muliva tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan lands a heavy elbow.
Muliva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sullivan raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Muliva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sullivan dominating with strikes here.
Muliva is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Muliva wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sullivan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Sullivan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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207 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Bustamante sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Bustamante. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Hoffman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emilio Bustamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt Hoffman.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Bustamante, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Bustamante against the cage but Bustamante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bustamante sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bustamante circles away.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bustamante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoffman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bustamante lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Wyatt Hoffman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bustamante circles away.
Hoffman looks gassed!
Hoffman seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bustamante shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hoffman is backing up but Bustamante catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hoffman covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bustamante Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Bustamante!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hilo Mita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bouraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
300 lbs
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22
290 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hilo Mita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bouraka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Mita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mita just misses with a punch to the body.
Mita has Bouraka up against the cage in a clinch.
Mita keeps control of Bouraka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mita misses with a knee strike.
Mita using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bouraka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bouraka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Hilo Mita has been cut.
Bouraka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bouraka has had enough of the clinch but Mita keeps him there for the moment.
Bouraka wants to break free but Mita has control.
Mita throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mita misses with a knee strike.
Bouraka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouraka waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mita.
A combination from Bouraka does no damage.
Bouraka pushes Mita up against the cage in a clinch.
Bouraka can't break the clinch.
Mita with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bouraka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mita tries to land a knee to the head but Bouraka blocks with his arms.
Mita tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bouraka throws a head punch that misses.
Mita misses with a knee to the head.
Mita is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Bouraka fails to land.
Bouraka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouraka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bouraka lunges at Mita with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mita's hand.
Bouraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hilo Mita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mita blocks a jab.
Bouraka connects with a right hand. Mita shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouraka forces Mita back against the cage and clinches.
Bouraka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mita has him pressed against the cage.
Mita keeps control of Bouraka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mita throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bouraka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bouraka fails to pull guard.
Bouraka wants to get back to striking at distance but Mita won't allow it.
Mita keeps control of Bouraka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bouraka has had enough of the clinch but Mita keeps him there for the moment.
Bouraka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bouraka can't break the clinch.
Bouraka tries to break the clinch but Mita is controlling the position.
Bouraka has had enough of the clinch but Mita keeps him there for the moment.
Mita with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mita landing knees to the body.
Bouraka wants to break free but Mita has control.
Mita tries a knee to the head but Bouraka blocks it.
Bouraka is trying to break the clinch but Mita has him pressed against the cage.
Bouraka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouraka has had enough of the clinch but Mita keeps him there for the moment.
Mita keeps control of Bouraka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bouraka has had enough of the clinch but Mita keeps him there for the moment.
Bouraka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bouraka has picked Mita up - he's going for a ride! Bouraka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bouraka is working for a kimura but Mita is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouraka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bouraka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouraka wants to work for an arm triangle but Mita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bouraka is working for a kimura but Mita is defending it quite comfortably.
Bouraka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mita tries to roll over but Bouraka keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Mita tries to roll over but Bouraka keeps him under control.
Bouraka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mita is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Bouraka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and August Wandrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August Wandrei will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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24
291 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Wandrei!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader wants to clinch up but Wandrei keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Bader or perhaps it was just good defense by Wandrei which made him look bad.
Bader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wandrei but Wandrei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wandrei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wandrei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wandrei thows a big elbow that misses.
Wandrei landing with the ground and pound.
Wandrei throws a big right hand that misses.
Wandrei wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
Bader throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wandrei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bader trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wandrei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wandrei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wandrei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wandrei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bader is looking for a triangle but Wandrei pushes his legs off easily.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Wandrei slips nicely into half guard.
Wandrei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wandrei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wandrei working Bader over with strikes.
Wandrei working the head and body with strikes.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wandrei scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wandrei drops an elbow to the side of Bader's head.
Wandrei working the head and body with strikes.
Wandrei prevents Bader from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still in half guard, Wandrei seems content to control.
Wandrei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wandrei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bader's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wandrei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wandrei working over Bader with some ground and pound. Bader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bader lands with a few short shots to the body.
Bader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wandrei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wandrei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wandrei decides to stand and escape the position.
Bader misses with a takedown attempt
and Wandrei counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wandrei decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader preventing the sweep.
Wandrei striking off his back but it's not causing Bader any problems.
Wandrei pulls Bader in close to prevent any damage.
Bader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wandrei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wandrei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bader's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wandrei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wandrei throwing strikes but missing.
Wandrei won't allow Bader to sweep him here.
Wandrei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wandrei is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bader misses with a double jab
and Wandrei counters by clinching up.
Wandrei has clasped his hands together around Bader's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wandrei postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bader taking a bit of punishment here - Wandrei scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Wandrei.
Wandrei in side control, throwing shots but Bader defends.
Wandrei cracks Bader with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Wandrei scoring with punches from side control.
Wandrei misses with the ground and pound.
Wandrei working the body and head with strikes.
Bader tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wandrei is looking to take a break and control but Bader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bader tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bader fails with the takedown
and Wandrei counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bader's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wandrei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wandrei works over Bader with some ground and pound from guard.
Wandrei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Wandrei dominated that round.
That's time! Bader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bader swings for the body but Wandrei moves out of range.
Wandrei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bader.
Bader misses with a low kick.
Bader tries for a takedown but Wandrei circles away easily
and Wandrei counters with a takedown into side control.
Bader is not content to let Wandrei control the position.
Wandrei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wandrei scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wandrei lands an elbow.
Wandrei working the ground and pound but Bader is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bader actively working from the bottom here.
Wandrei stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bader to get to his feet.
Wandrei darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wandrei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wandrei is looking for a kimura here.
Wandrei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bader manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wandrei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wandrei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wandrei preventing the sweep.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bader had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wandrei is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bader Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wandrei's back instead.
Wandrei just trying to survive but Bader is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bader lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wandrei hold on?!
Wandrei turns into Bader and is now in his guard.
Wandrei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wandrei slips nicely into half guard.
Wandrei is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wandrei escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wandrei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bader sprawls well initially but Wandrei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wandrei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bader defending well though.
Wandrei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bader's head.
Wandrei wants to take a breather but Bader is having none of it.
Bader misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bader tries to roll over but Wandrei keeps him under control.
Wandrei moves nicely into side control.
Bader avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wandrei.
Wandrei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bader misses with a hook. Wandrei ducked under it nicely.
Bader fails with the takedown
and Wandrei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wandrei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wandrei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wandrei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bader manages to get himself to full guard.
Bader will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wandrei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wandrei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bader's head.
Wandrei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bader is working an open guard so Wandrei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wandrei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wandrei is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Bader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wandrei wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Wandrei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wandrei staying out of range there.
Bader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wandrei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wandrei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wandrei drops back looking for a leg! Bader is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bader manages to kick Wandrei off! Wandrei jumps back into Bader's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wandrei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wandrei preventing the sweep.
Bader looking for a guillotine here but Wandrei defends easily.
Bader trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandrei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wandrei throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wandrei counters by moving into the clinch.
Wandrei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wandrei has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bader is trying to keep an underhook but Wandrei manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Wandrei in his half guard.
Bader is looking for a sweep. Wandrei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bader is not content to let Wandrei control the position.
Bader flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wandrei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bader defending well though.
Wandrei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
August Wandrei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wandrei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bader's head.
Wandrei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bader tries for a takedown but Wandrei circles away easily
and Wandrei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wandrei clinches.
Ryan Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandrei connects with a knee to the head.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Wandrei is controlling the position.
Bader tries to throw a body punch but Wandrei avoids it by throwing Bader back against the cage.
Wandrei has Bader pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wandrei pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bader tumbling to the mat - Wandrei dives into Bader's guard.
Bader striking from the bottom here.
Wandrei gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wandrei counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Wandrei.
Bader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wandrei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wandrei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bader backwards.
Bader missing with knees to the body.
Bader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wandrei connects with a knee to the head.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Wandrei keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bader.
Wandrei scores with a knee to the head.
Bader wants to break free but Wandrei has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Wandrei.
Wandrei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Wandrei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wandrei staying out of range there.
Wandrei forces Bader back against the cage and clinches.
Wandrei has Bader pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wandrei pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bader tumbling to the mat - Wandrei dives into Bader's guard.
Bader is looking for a triangle but Wandrei pushes his legs off easily.
Bader has momentary wrist control but Wandrei slips an elbow through the middle.
Wandrei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wandrei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bader 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.
Bader throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wandrei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wandrei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wandrei is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bader Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wandrei's back instead.
Wandrei covering up well under a series of strikes from Bader.
Bader is trying to stick to Wandrei's back but Wandrei is turning into Bader. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bader's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wandrei.
Wandrei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bader's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wandrei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wandrei moves into the clinch.
Wandrei lands a knee to the head.
Wandrei gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandrei gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bader misses with a few strikes there.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Wandrei.
August Wandrei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wandrei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Wandrei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wandrei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Wandrei!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Rauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauha comes to the cage accompanied by Age of Aquarius. Salvador Dali is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasi Rauha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Dali!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali looks to land a combination. Rauha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Pasi Rauha has been cut.
Rauha closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauha.
Dali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dali tries to pull guard but Rauha won't allow it.
Dali breaks the clinch.
Rauha slips under a jab from Dali.
Dali misses with a head kick.
Rauha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dali.
Rauha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rauha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rauha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauha passes Dali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dali actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Rauha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rauha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rauha is looking to advance position but Dali won't allow it.
Dali looking for submissions off his back.
Rauha is nestled in close to Dali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rauha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dali actively working from the bottom here.
Rauha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dali is pressing down on Rauha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rauha has picked Dali up and slammed him! Dali can't keep hold of the triangle and Rauha manages to pass to side control!
Dali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dali manages to get back to half guard.
Rauha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dali is looking to improve his position.
Rauha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dali has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rauha escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rauha!
Rauha advances nicely into full mount.
Rauha with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali is looking to get to half guard.
Rauha looking to control but Dali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rauha is landing with some decent strikes but Dali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dali is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rauha tries to control but Dali wriggling away.
Dali is looking to improve his position but Rauha isn't that keen on the idea.
Dali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dali looks gassed!
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. Rauha connects with a nice short shot to Dali's temple.
Dali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rauha wants to control from the top but Dali keeps moving.
Rauha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dali is retaining full guard.
Dali working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rauha has passed into half guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Rauha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pasi Rauha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rauha.
Dali is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rauha trying to control from half guard but Dali is working away.
Dali actively working from the bottom here.
Dali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dali is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rauha in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali actively working from the bottom here.
Pasi Rauha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rauha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rauha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dali wants to break free but Rauha has control.
Rauha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauha breaks the clinch.
Dali throws a combination that misses
and Rauha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rauha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dali wants to improve his position but Rauha is controlling well.
Rauha is trying to control. Dali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rauha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dali is not content to let Rauha control the position.
Dali actively working from the bottom here.
Dali is not content to let Rauha control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauha wants to free his trapped foot but Dali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rauha throws a big right hand that misses.
Dali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rauha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rauha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dali working for submissions but it's allowed Rauha to get to half guard.
Rauha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rauha is trying to control the action in half guard but Dali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rauha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dali looking for a sweep. Not yet Dali, not yet.
Dali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rauha postures up and lands a big shot to Dali's brow.
Rauha pushing down on Dali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rauha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dali gets back to full guard.
Rauha wants to control from the top but Dali keeps moving.
Dali is looking for a triangle but Rauha pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pasi Rauha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pasi Rauha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rauha moves out of range of the body kick.
Dali wants to land a leg kick but Rauha is out of range.
Dali misses with a hook. Rauha ducked under it nicely.
Dali misses with a takedown attempt
and Rauha moves into the clinch.
Dali can't break the clinch.
Rauha manages to break the clinch.
Rauha lands an overhand right.
Dali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rauha lands a nice shot that snaps Dali's head back.
Dali misses with a hook. Rauha ducked under it nicely.
Rauha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rauha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rauha slips under a jab.
Dali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rauha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rauha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dali has his foot on Rauha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rauha works his way back into a safe position though.
Rauha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rauha controlling from the top position.
Dali is looking for a triangle but Rauha pushes his legs off easily.
Rauha content to stall in guard here.
Dali can't keep his opponent in guard - Rauha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Dali actively working from the bottom here.
Rauha is looking to take a break and control but Dali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rauha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dali is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rauha pulls his head out easily.
Rauha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali tries to roll over but Rauha keeps him under control.
Dali is looking to get back to full guard here but Rauha has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dali working to try and regain half guard.
Rauha trying to control but Dali is having none of it.
Dali is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rauha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rauha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dali tries to reverse the position but Rauha maintains control.
Dali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rauha tries to control but Dali wriggling away.
Dali is working to get back to half guard.
Rauha working Dali over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Rauha clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pasi Rauha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dali throws a right hand that Rauha ducks under and follows up with a left that Rauha also avoids with ease.
Dali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rauha counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dali misses.
Rauha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rauha slips a straight right by Dali.
Dali misses the jab.
Salvador Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dali throws a hook but Rauha blocks it.
Rauha moves away from the strike by Dali.
Rauha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dali misses with a straight left.
Rauha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rauha trying to control the position from guard on top but Dali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dali isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rauha stacks Dali on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rauha!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali is trying to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee asks Rauha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rauha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rauha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dali keeps working.
Dali is trying to improve his position.
Dali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rauha off and has taken his back!
Rauha defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dali's arms.
Dali looking to break Rauha's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rauha remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dali will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dali working for a choke but Rauha is defending well.
Rauha manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dali's guard. Nice work there by Rauha.
Rauha wants to control from the top but Dali keeps moving.
Rauha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dali is keeping the position for now.
Dali is looking for a triangle here but Rauha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rauha is working Dali over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauha landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dali gets back to half guard.
Dali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dali is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rauha pulls his head out easily.
Dali gets back to full guard.
Rauha wants to control from the top but Dali keeps moving.
Dali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rauha's guard.
Dali 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.
Dali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rauha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rauha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rauha!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dali!
Rauha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dali is squirming around, avoiding Rauha's attempts to control the action.
Dali tries to reverse the position but Rauha maintains control.
Dali taking shots to the head.
Dali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Rauha had his way with Salvador Dali in that round.
The cut man is working on Pasi Rauha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dali looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauha is just out of range.
Rauha digs a good hook to Dali's body.
Rauha swinging wilding here.
Rauha moves out of range as Dali strikes.
Dali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rauha counters with a shoot takedown. Dali fights it but they end up in guard.
Dali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rauha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dali is looking for a triangle but Rauha pushes his legs off easily.
Rauha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rauha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauha slips a straight right by Dali.
Dali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rauha.
Rauha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dali is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dali.
Rauha scoring with some ground and pound.
Rauha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rauha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salvador Dali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rauha controlling from the top position.
Rauha trying to control but Dali is working from the bottom.
Dali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rauha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dali wants to sweep here but Rauha controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali has his foot on Rauha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rauha works his way back into a safe position though.
Dali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rauha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rauha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rauha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rauha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rauha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dali is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rauha trying to control but Dali is working from the bottom.
Dali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rauha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rauha trying to control but Dali is working from the bottom.
Dali had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rauha is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dali Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rauha's back instead.
Rauha is really stuck here.
Pasi Rauha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Dali.
Well Rauha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Rauha!
Pasi Rauha retains his middleweight title!
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