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CFC 102: Agrabah vs Raiden PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukharin comes to the cage accompanied by "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel. Armstrong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Were Soldiers - Sgt. Mackenzie. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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230 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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186 cm
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Bukharin.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukharin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukharin which made him look bad.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bukharin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Craig Armstrong has been cut.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bukharin sprawling to the canvas. Armstrong follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bukharin hang on?
It looks like Dmitriy Bukharin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong working Bukharin over with strikes.
Bukharin missing with punches from the bottom.
Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bukharin wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
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. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Bukharin's temple.
Bukharin is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but instead Bukharin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Bukharin isn't so interested in that idea.
Bukharin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukharin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bukharin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bukharin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Bukharin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bukharin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bukharin with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukharin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Armstrong was covering up waiting for the punch and Bukharin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is pulling down on Bukharin's head to control his posture.
Bukharin trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Bukharin passes Armstrong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bukharin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong is concentrating on defense, preventing Bukharin from advancing position.
Bukharin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bukharin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong is not content to let Bukharin control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukharin.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Bukharin in his half guard.
Armstrong is doing well to control the position and prevent Bukharin from advancing to side control.
Bukharin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bukharin leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bukharin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Bukharin tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bukharin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong 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.
Bukharin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukharin wants to control the position but Armstrong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Bukharin is defending well.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Craig Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukharin trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Bukharin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukharin defending well though.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bukharin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Armstrong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bukharin struggling a bit here.
Armstrong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bukharin can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Armstrong wants to control but Bukharin is keeping him busy.
Bukharin sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukharin defending well though.
Bukharin is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukharin trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Bukharin is having none of it.
Bukharin is looking to control Armstrong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bukharin avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bukharin fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong wants to stand but Bukharin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bukharin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukharin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukharin has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Bukharin's brow.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukharin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Bukharin's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Bukharin blocks nicely.
Armstrong trying to control but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bukharin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Armstrong pushing down on Bukharin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bukharin punching from the bottom.
Bukharin won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Bukharin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukharin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bukharin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dmitriy Bukharin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukharin fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong prevents Bukharin from improving his position.
Bukharin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukharin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong prevents Bukharin from improving his position.
Armstrong working Bukharin over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin trying to control from the bottom.
Bukharin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bukharin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong working Bukharin over with strikes.
Armstrong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong working the ground and pound effectively.
Bukharin is rocked!
Bukharin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Armstrong punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Armstrong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Armstrong scoring with strikes but Bukharin is staying in there.
Oh Bukharin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armstrong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armstrong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bukharin seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Armstrong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bukharin's face.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong landing punches.
Bukharin is working to get back to half guard.
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Bukharin to control.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Bukharin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bukharin is trying desperately to improve position.
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Armstrong working Bukharin over with strikes here.
Armstrong with a couple of short strikes.
Armstrong with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Bukharin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukharin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Armstrong working over Bukharin with some ground and pound. Bukharin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong working over Bukharin with some ground and pound. Bukharin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Bukharin defends it.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing shots but Bukharin is blocking nicely.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukharin trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Craig Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bukharin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong throwing shots but Bukharin is blocking nicely.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bukharin!
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Otorboater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreg Yamovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreg Yamovitch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Otorboater's chin.
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163 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Otorboater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kreg Yamovitch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otorboater scores with a jab to the head.
Yamovitch throws a series of strikes that have Otorboater backpedaling.
Otorboater ducks right into an uppercut from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamovitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Otorboater.
Yamovitch lands a jab to the head.
Otorboater drops his hands momentarily and Yamovitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Otorboater finds it's way through Yamovitch's defenses.
Otorboater with a hook.
Yamovitch dips to his left and cracks Otorboater with an uppercut!
Yamovitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamovitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otorboater misses with a straight right.
Yamovitch missing with a left hand there. Otorboater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otorboater blocks a jab.
Yamovitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otorboater.
Otorboater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Otorboater misses with a wild body shot.
Yamovitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otorboater finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamovitch's head.
Otorboater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Otorboater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamovitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamovitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otorboater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamovitch throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamovitch connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamovitch scores with a jab to the head.
Otorboater misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otorboater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamovitch as he connects with a hook.
Yamovitch scores with a jab to the body.
Otorboater throws a lazy right hand but Yamovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamovitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamovitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yamovitch misses with a wild combination.
Yamovitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamovitch avoids the body shot from Otorboater.
Yamovitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otorboater throws a hook but Yamovitch blocks it.
Yamovitch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Otorboater had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Otorboater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Otorboater.
Michael Otorboater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamovitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otorboater was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch throws out a loose jab but Otorboater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamovitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otorboater.
Yamovitch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Otorboater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamovitch manages to avoid it.
Otorboater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamovitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otorboater misses with an uppercut.
Otorboater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamovitch to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamovitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otorboater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamovitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otorboater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamovitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamovitch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Otorboater in his tracks.
No joy there for Yamovitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Otorboater misses its intended target.
Yamovitch lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Yamovitch.
Otorboater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamovitch.
Otorboater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamovitch.
Otorboater misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamovitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otorboater manages to avoid it.
Otorboater connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamovitch scores with the left hand. Otorboater knows he should have avoided that one.
Otorboater misses with a double jab
and Yamovitch counters with a nice body shot.
Yamovitch jabs Otorboater right on the nose. Otorboater blinks but takes it well.
Otorboater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Otorboater misses with a looping right.
Otorboater throws the left hand but Yamovitch avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Yamovitch catches Otorboater right on the button with a cross.
Yamovitch connects with a body shot.
Yamovitch throws an overhand right that lands on Otorboater's shoulder, as Otorboater tries to avoid the shot.
Yamovitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otorboater moves away.
Otorboater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamovitch misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otorboater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamovitch misses with a body shot.
Otorboater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Otorboater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otorboater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otorboater paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamovitch works the jab nicely.
Otorboater throws a big shot that misses.
Yamovitch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamovitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Otorboater off the cage and back into rage.
Otorboater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch misses with a hook. Otorboater ducked under it nicely.
Otorboater misses with a looping right.
Otorboater tests Yamovitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamovitch lands a jab to Otorboater's midsection.
Otorboater ducks under a wild hook from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamovitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otorboater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamovitch has time to react.
Yamovitch takes a swing at Otorboater's ribcage but misses.
Yamovitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otorboater manages to avoid it.
Otorboater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otorboater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamovitch throws a looping overhand right but Otorboater ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamovitch misses with a looping left.
Otorboater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamovitch.
Nice uppercut there from Yamovitch.
Otorboater needs to keep his hands up - Yamovitch had a free shot at his head there.
Otorboater slips a jab and a cross from Yamovitch.
Otorboater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Otorboater misses with a hook. Yamovitch ducked under it nicely.
Yamovitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Otorboater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamovitch.
Yamovitch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Otorboater misses.
Otorboater closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yamovitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Otorboater.
Yamovitch throws a looping overhand right but Otorboater ducks down to avoid it.
Yamovitch takes a swing at Otorboater's ribcage but misses.
Yamovitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Otorboater is just out of range.
Yamovitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otorboater.
Yamovitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otorboater doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamovitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Otorboater misses its intended target.
Otorboater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otorboater defending well as Yamovitch loads up on a big left hand.
Yamovitch cracks Otorboater with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Yamovitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreg Yamovitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamovitch digs a good hook to Otorboater's body.
Otorboater throws a lazy right hand but Yamovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreg Yamovitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Otorboater.
Nice jab there from Otorboater.
Otorboater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamovitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Yamovitch.
Otorboater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otorboater throws a jab when Yamovitch was well out of range.
Otorboater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Otorboater does it's job there.
Otorboater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Otorboater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamovitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Yamovitch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamovitch throws a hook to the side of Otorboater's head but Otorboater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otorboater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch misses with a series of wild punches.
Otorboater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otorboater misses with a double jab
and Yamovitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamovitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otorboater throws out the jab.
Yamovitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Otorboater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otorboater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otorboater misses the body punch
and Otorboater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otorboater slips under a jab from Yamovitch.
A swing and a miss from Otorboater.
Yamovitch scores with a nice right hand.
Yamovitch misses with a body shot.
Otorboater misses the body punch
and Yamovitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamovitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yamovitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from Otorboater misses its intended target.
Yamovitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Otorboater is just out of range.
Good exchange - Yamovitch coming out on top.
Otorboater lands a jab.
Yamovitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otorboater.
Yamovitch cracks Otorboater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Otorboater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otorboater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamovitch scores with the left hand. Otorboater knows he should have avoided that one.
Otorboater is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Otorboater might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yamovitch throws a shot from downtown. Otorboater moves away and avoids it.
Yamovitch throws a jab when Otorboater was well out of range.
Otorboater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otorboater throws a shot from downtown. Yamovitch moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otorboater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamovitch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Otorboater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otorboater throws a lazy right hand but Yamovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Otorboater fails to land with a series of punches.
Otorboater takes one to the chin there.
Yamovitch defending well as Otorboater loads up on a big left hand.
Otorboater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otorboater seems to have got his legs back now.
Otorboater misses with a double jab.
Yamovitch throws a hook but Otorboater avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Otorboater misses the target.
Yamovitch throws a shot from downtown. Otorboater moves away and avoids it.
Yamovitch takes a swing at Otorboater's ribcage but misses.
Yamovitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otorboater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamovitch moves away.
Yamovitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Otorboater slips a jab from Yamovitch.
Otorboater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michael Otorboater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamovitch tests Otorboater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamovitch moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamovitch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Otorboater moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamovitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamovitch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yamovitch misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Otorboater, as that shot connected.
Otorboater misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Yamovitch lands.
Otorboater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamovitch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Otorboater throws the left hand but Yamovitch avoids the punch easily.
Otorboater throws the left hand but Yamovitch avoids the punch easily.
Yamovitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otorboater.
Yamovitch moves away from the strike by Otorboater.
Yamovitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamovitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamovitch tests Otorboater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otorboater throws a hook but Yamovitch avoids it easily.
Otorboater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otorboater misses with a two punch combination.
Yamovitch throws a right hand that Otorboater ducks under and follows up with a left that Otorboater also avoids with ease.
Otorboater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamovitch moves away.
Yamovitch staying out of range there.
Otorboater misses with a double jab
and Yamovitch counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otorboater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamovitch jabs at Otorboater's body.
Yamovitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otorboater.
Yamovitch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamovitch punishes Otorboater's body with a nice straight punch.
Otorboater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamovitch misses with a hook.
Yamovitch throws a looping overhand right but Otorboater ducks down to avoid it.
Otorboater slips a straight right by Yamovitch.
Otorboater misses with a two punch combination.
Otorboater slips under a jab.
Otorboater misses with a looping right.
Otorboater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Otorboater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamovitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamovitch throws a hook to the side of Otorboater's head but Otorboater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamovitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Otorboater should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamovitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otorboater.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamovitch throws a jab when Otorboater was well out of range.
Yamovitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamovitch lands a really nice looking cross but Otorboater seems unphased.
Yamovitch throws an overhand right that drops Otorboater like a sack of potatoes! Yamovitch dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kreg Yamovitch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoof Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Anvil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hoof Face!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face thows a body shot but no joy.
Anvil leaves Face with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anvil throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Face or perhaps it was just good defense by Anvil which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Anvil. No joy for Face on that attempt.
Achilles Anvil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoof Face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Face is defended easily by Anvil.
Anvil throws a right and a left that Face avoids nicely.
Anvil throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anvil looks to land a right hand but Face moved out of range.
Face scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Face scores a takedown into full mount!
Face is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Face moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anvil has worked his arm free - good work by Anvil!
Face looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Anvil is trying to escape and Face transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Anvil is forced to tap! Nice work there by Face! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoof Face!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poe Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe Edgar 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poe Edgar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama gets the takedown into side control.
Edgar is trying to improve his position.
Edgar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edgar looking for submissions off his back.
Kazama prevents Edgar from improving his position.
Edgar is trying to control but can't.
Kazama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edgar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama controlling from the full mount.
Edgar wants to hold on but Kazama pushes him away.
Kazama controlling the position easily from mount.
Edgar is working to get back to half guard.
Edgar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Kazama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgar's face.
Kazama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kazama lands a big elbow.
Edgar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kazama controlling his opponent.
Edgar is trying to escape the mount.
Kazama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edgar is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama controlling his opponent.
Edgar wants to control but Kazama is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar is squirming around, avoiding Kazama's attempts to control the action.
Edgar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edgar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Edgar looking for submissions off his back.
Edgar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kazama controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama landing strikes from the mount and Edgar is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that round.
That's time! Kazama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edgar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kazama scores with a nice head shot.
Kazama clinches with his opponent.
Kazama stalling in the clinch.
Kazama can't get the takedown.
Kazama wants the takedown. Edgar is fighting it off but Kazama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Edgar's guard against the cage.
Kazama trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Edgar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edgar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazama looking to pass the guard.
Kazama content to stall in guard here.
Kazama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edgar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edgar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edgar looking for subs off his back but Kazama has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kazama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Edgar's temple.
Kazama lands with a punch from half guard.
Edgar actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Kazama seems content to control.
Edgar with the active half guard here but Kazama passes nicely into side control.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Kazama landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Edgar being controlled for a moment.
Edgar is trying to buck Kazama off.
Edgar looking for a sweep but Kazama has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kazama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edgar is looking to get to half guard.
Kazama controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Edgar tries a head kick but it misses.
Poe Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazama misses the target.
Edgar misses with a looping right.
Edgar misses with a hook.
Edgar stuns Kazama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kazama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edgar swinging wilding here.
Edgar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kazama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edgar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edgar is looking for a sweep. Kazama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edgar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazama stalling.
Ground and pound from Kazama.
Kazama tries to pass to full mount but Edgar defends it.
Edgar tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Edgar actively working from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Kazama coming out on top.
Poe Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kazama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edgar wants to sweep but Kazama has passed to side control!
Kazama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazama blocks the strikes from Edgar.
Kazama controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar sneaks back into half guard.
Edgar is pressing down on Kazama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edgar has his foot on Kazama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazama works his way back into a safe position though.
Edgar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edgar working for submissions but it's allowed Kazama to get to half guard.
Edgar actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kazama passes into side control!
Kazama controls the position.
Edgar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kazama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edgar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kazama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cool McCold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCold might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Back in Black. Scott has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. The key to victory for Cool McCold has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cool McCold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but McCold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
McCold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
McCold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but McCold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a strike but McCold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott dodges the punch combination from McCold.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCold, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on McCold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCold tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
McCold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scott.
McCold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Scott turns into McCold and is now in his guard.
McCold trying to control the position.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but McCold keeps moving.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott passes McCold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scott stops McCold from getting back to his feet.
Scott trying to control from half guard but McCold is working away.
McCold is trying is best to control the position here.
Scott slips a nice elbow through McCold's hands, connecting with McCold's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is controlling the pace.
McCold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but McCold defends the submission attempt.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but McCold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCold misses with a wild combination.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott misses with a head kick.
McCold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
McCold misses with a wild combination.
McCold jabs at Scott's body.
McCold misses with a wild combination.
McCold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCold lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
It looks like Mark Scott has been cut.
McCold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCold tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for McCold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCold missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
McCold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Cool McCold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but McCold has wrist control.
Scott pushes down on McCold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCold is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCold avoid being mounted?
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a head shot. McCold uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scott trying to control but McCold is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCold trying to control the position.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but McCold is keeping the position.
Scott trying to control but McCold is working from the bottom.
McCold trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott has McCold in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCold trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott has his foot on McCold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCold works his way back into a safe position though.
Scott throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCold escapes and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McCold tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCold sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scott is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from McCold crashes against the mat.
Scott taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scott sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCold scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 Cool McCold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Scott tries to bum rush McCold with a series of wild strikes but McCold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from McCold.
Cool McCold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from McCold misses its intended target.
Scott throws a body punch but McCold moves out of range.
A cross from McCold lands.
McCold misses with a double jab
and Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCold smiles and moves away.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but McCold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCold's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott trying to move into half guard but instead McCold has managed to sweep!
McCold throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCold trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
McCold thows a big elbow that misses.
Scott trying to control the position.
McCold with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - McCold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cool McCold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCold looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
McCold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCold lands a jab to the nose.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for McCold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Mark Scott's cut even more.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by McCold.
A big left from McCold misses.
McCold lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Cool McCold is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from McCold finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
McCold fails to land with a series of punches.
McCold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by McCold.
McCold jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by McCold.
The cut above Mark Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scott slips under a jab.
McCold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCold cracks Scott with a good jab.
McCold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
McCold throws a combination that misses
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. McCold fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott has gone for a leg lock! McCold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard.
McCold postures up.
McCold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCold won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCold defends well.
McCold postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
McCold postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but McCold is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCold.
Mark Scott's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McCold throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
A jab from McCold misses.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Scott's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cool McCold!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaw Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaw Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Goodfellow moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodfellow circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Goodfellow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodfellow slips a jab from Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodfellow works the jab nicely.
Goodfellow lands a with a good body shot.
Maxwell connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Andrew Goodfellow has been cut.
Shaw Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodfellow throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell throws a series of punches but Goodfellow avoids them all with ease.
Goodfellow defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Goodfellow misses with a few strikes there.
Goodfellow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goodfellow jabs Maxwell right on the nose. Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
Maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodfellow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maxwell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodfellow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maxwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodfellow thuds a left hand into Maxwell's body.
Maxwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow digs a right hand underneath Maxwell's ribcage. Maxwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Goodfellow has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow is working Maxwell over against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a body shot.
Maxwell tries to break free but Goodfellow pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Goodfellow is stalling here.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Maxwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maxwell can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Maxwell throws a hook but Goodfellow blocks it.
Goodfellow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maxwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Maxwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodfellow throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
Goodfellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Goodfellow connects with a single shot there.
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!
Goodfellow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow scores with a hook to the body. Maxwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maxwell looks gassed!
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodfellow moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Goodfellow to work.
Goodfellow lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Come on Goodfellow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow prevents Maxwell from breaking the clinch.
Goodfellow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Goodfellow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodfellow presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow has Maxwell pressed against the cage, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodfellow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodfellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
Goodfellow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Goodfellow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodfellow pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodfellow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodfellow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maxwell doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Maxwell does it's job there.
Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Goodfellow had a free shot at his head there.
Goodfellow avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goodfellow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Goodfellow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maxwell throws the left hand but Goodfellow avoids the punch easily.
Goodfellow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrew Goodfellow is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodfellow takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodfellow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodfellow scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodfellow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
Goodfellow taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Goodfellow - that landed with a thud.
Goodfellow cracks Maxwell with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodfellow.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodfellow is working Maxwell over against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a body punch.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Goodfellow has the dominant position.
Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goodfellow is leaning against Maxwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodfellow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodfellow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands with a right to the head.
Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow clinches with his opponent.
Goodfellow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Goodfellow on the inside.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch.
Goodfellow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodfellow digs a good hook to Maxwell's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow misses with a two punch combination.
Goodfellow rushes Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodfellow staying out of range there.
Goodfellow misses with a double jab.
Goodfellow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Goodfellow moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Goodfellow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maxwell doesn't seem phased though.
Maxwell misses the jab.
Goodfellow pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
Maxwell walks into a jab.
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!
Maxwell misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow slips under a jab from Maxwell.
Goodfellow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodfellow.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goodfellow closes the distance and clinches.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Goodfellow has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Goodfellow.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Goodfellow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goodfellow keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodfellow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maxwell is trying to break free.
Goodfellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodfellow lands with a straight right. Maxwell didn't see that one coming.
Maxwell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Goodfellow.
Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodfellow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodfellow instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Goodfellow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goodfellow lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodfellow.
Maxwell can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell tries to break free but Goodfellow pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Goodfellow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodfellow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodfellow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxwell.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Goodfellow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Goodfellow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goodfellow takes one to the side of the head.
Maxwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodfellow throws a series of strikes that have Maxwell backpedaling.
Maxwell with a hook.
Maxwell throws a hook but Goodfellow avoids it easily.
Goodfellow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.
Goodfellow clinches up with Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow is leaning against Maxwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodfellow won't allow it.
Good body shot from Goodfellow.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodfellow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodfellow's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodfellow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodfellow is working Maxwell over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Goodfellow lands a body punch.
Goodfellow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodfellow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodfellow cracks Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Goodfellow has Maxwell pressed against the cage.
Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodfellow has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow taking a breather.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodfellow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodfellow breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodfellow lands a lovely overhand right.
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to break free but Goodfellow has control.
A shot in the inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow prevents Maxwell from breaking the clinch.
Goodfellow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodfellow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Maxwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maxwell's gas tank.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Goodfellow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodfellow has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Andrew Goodfellow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodfellow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodfellow breaks the clinch.
Maxwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodfellow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodfellow has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Goodfellow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell throws a lazy head kick
and Goodfellow moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodfellow.
A hook to the body from Goodfellow.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
Goodfellow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow manages to break the clinch.
Goodfellow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maxwell misses with a hook.
Maxwell works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Goodfellow is out of range.
Goodfellow avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodfellow clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Goodfellow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodfellow 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Goodfellow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khalidov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown. Carver has chosen Yung Jeezy/Jay Z - Go Crazy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
215 lbs
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25
219 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bishop Carver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Carver moved out of range nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khalidov!
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
Khalidov wants to break free but Carver has control.
Carver throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Carver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khalidov taking a breather.
Khalidov wants to break free but Carver has control.
Khalidov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Carver misses with some punches.
Carver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khalidov avoids a wild elbow strike from Carver.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalidov is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver slows down the pace here.
A short right from Khalidov.
A right hook to the body lands for Carver.
Carver stalling.
Carver misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Carver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khalidov avoids it.
Nice body punch from Carver - that landed with a thud.
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carver misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Khalidov finds it's target.
A nice combination there by Carver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carver was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidov.
Khalidov blocks a low kick nicely.
Khalidov lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Khalidov misses.
Carver looks to throw the jab but Khalidov is out of range.
Carver forces Khalidov back against the cage and clinches.
Khalidov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver tries to work over Khalidov's front leg with a kick but Khalidov checks it.
Khalidov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov tries to clinch up.
Khalidov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carver blocks a low kick nicely.
Khalidov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carver.
Khalidov cracks Carver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.
Carver looks to land a combination. Khalidov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Khalidov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalidov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a series of strikes that have Khalidov backpedaling.
Khalidov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carver's head.
Khalidov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Khalidov finds it's way through Carver's defenses.
Khalidov swinging wilding here.
Carver wants to land a leg kick but Khalidov is out of range.
Carver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carver throws a chopping leg kick but Khalidov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carver misses with a low kick.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut. Carver saw that one coming.
Carver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Carver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khalidov tries to clinch
and Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver looking to stall.
Carver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khalidov prevents a body shot from Carver.
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Khalidov duly obliges.
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses.
Khalidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carver moves away from the strike by Khalidov.
Carver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidov.
Khalidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidov.
Carver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalidov's calf.
Carver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carver counters with a right hand to the body.
Carver moves into range and clinches up with Khalidov.
Khalidov stalling in the clinch but Carver improves position.
Khalidov scores with a hook to the body.
Khalidov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khalidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carver is just out of range.
Khalidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carver is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carver misses the target.
Carver checks the leg kick.
Khalidov misses with a combination
and Carver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver connects with a solid leg kick.
Khalidov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carver.
Carver staying out of range there.
Khalidov jabs at Carver's body.
Carver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carver blocks an uppercut.
Khalidov takes a shot to the head.
Carver has Khalidov pressed against the cage, preventing Khalidov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Khalidov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver works on Khalidov's body with a couple of short punches.
Khalidov blocks a body shot from Carver.
Khalidov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Carver's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carver continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
Good body shot from Khalidov.
Carver stalling against the cage.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carver is stalling here.
Khalidov managing to block the knees to the body from Carver.
Carver lands a hook that snaps the head of Khalidov backwards.
Carver misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khalidov.
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver throws a leg kick but Khalidov checks it.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Carver avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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.
Carver takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
Khalidov throws a head kick but Carver moves out of range.
Carver circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khalidov swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Khalidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carver misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carver throws a series of punches but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Carver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khalidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carver throws a leg kick
and Khalidov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Khalidov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidov punishes Carver's body with a nice straight punch.
Khalidov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khalidov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carver counters with a two punch combo.
Carver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws the left hand but Carver avoids the punch easily.
Khalidov moves away from the strike by Carver.
Carver walks into a left hand.
Khalidov stuns Carver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov cracks the inside of Carver's front leg.
Carver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalidov checks a low kick from Carver.
Khalidov misses with a straight left.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Carver is having none of it.
Carver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidov scores with a shot to the body.
Khalidov misses with the combination.
Khalidov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Carver's head but Carver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidov, as that shot connected.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Khalidov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalidov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidov throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Khalidov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidov lands a jab.
Khalidov throws a lazy right hand but Carver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedor Khalidov is winning the standup battle so far.
Khalidov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carver's sensitive parts.
Khalidov misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khalidov finds it's way round the side to connect with Carver's head.
Khalidov throws a hook but Carver avoids it easily.
Carver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Khalidov.
A big right from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khalidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Carver misses with the combination.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Khalidov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver ducks right into an uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov scores with the left hand. Carver knows he should have avoided that one.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidov.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Carver throws a big shot that misses.
Carver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a body punch but Carver moves out of range.
Khalidov closes the distance and pushes Carver back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carver is struggling to control the position.
Fedor Khalidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khalidov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bishop Carver!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollis comes into the arena with UGK - Pocket Full of Stones blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hollis tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hollis to the ground. Hollis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Hollis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hollis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollis.
Hollis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Hollis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hollis scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Hollis's attempts to control the action.
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Hollis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hollis escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Hollis cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hollis is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Hollis scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis decides to stand back up.
Hollis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollis throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollis tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollis waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jordan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Hollis tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hollis pinned against the cage. Hollis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Hollis slips under a jab from Lee.
Hollis misses with a looping left.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hollis tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hollis to the ground. Hollis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hollis tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollis avoids the head kick by Lee.
Hollis throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Hollis ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a hook but Hollis blocks it.
A jab from Hollis misses.
Joe Hollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollis circles away.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollis which made him look bad.
Hollis throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Hollis counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis dominated that round.
That's time! Hollis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hollis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollis moves away.
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hollis is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lee working away.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hollis counter with a right hand.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Hollis tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Hollis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollis avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollis sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollis thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollis blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollis moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis avoiding damage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Hollis won't allow it.
Hollis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hollis tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Hollis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee decides to pull guard.
Hollis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Hollis lands a couple of digs.
Lee wants to sweep here but Hollis controlling him for the moment.
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hollis stacks Lee 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 Hollis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Hollis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hollis's best efforts.
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. Hollis connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Hollis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollis wants to clinch.
Hollis motions for Lee to come forward. Hollis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee shoots and misses
and Hollis counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Hollis regains half guard, as Lee was trying to land strikes.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollis tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee thows a huge punch but Hollis dodges it nicely.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee thows a huge punch but Hollis dodges it nicely.
Hollis is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Hollis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Hollis scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Hollis maintains control.
Hollis lands a heavy elbow.
Joe Hollis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is in a horrible position here. Hollis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis prevents Lee from improving his position.
Hollis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hollis.
Hollis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hollis pulls his head out easily.
Hollis working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Hollis slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee has his foot on Hollis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hollis works his way back into a safe position though.
Hollis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollis landing some decent shots from guard.
Hollis tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Hollis slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hollis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hollis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hollis 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hollis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quan Raiden (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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quan Raiden!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agrabah throws the left hand but Raiden avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Raiden misses.
Raiden checks a low kick from Agrabah.
Jafar Agrabah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raiden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agrabah.
Raiden has Agrabah up against the cage in a clinch.
Raiden scores with a hook to the body.
Raiden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agrabah or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Raiden.
Raiden has a couple of punches blocked by Agrabah.
Raiden working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raiden.
Agrabah prevents a body shot from Raiden.
Agrabah is trying to force a seperation but Raiden has the dominant position.
Agrabah looking to throw knees to the head but Raiden is blocking nicely.
Agrabah has had enough of the clinch but Raiden keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raiden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raiden lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raiden.
Raiden is struggling to control the position.
Agrabah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agrabah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raiden.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raiden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raiden tries to clinch there but Agrabah circles away.
Agrabah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agrabah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiden is looking to clinch.
Raiden moves out of range as Agrabah strikes.
Agrabah walks into a left hand.
Raiden lands a right hook to the body.
Raiden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Agrabah misses with a wild combination.
Raiden misses with a straight left.
Agrabah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agrabah misses with a head kick.
Agrabah misses with a body kick.
Agrabah looks to land a left hand but Raiden moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiden feints and then cracks Agrabah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agrabah down.
Raiden doesn't manage to clinch there - Agrabah circles away.
Raiden jabs Agrabah right on the nose. Agrabah blinks but takes it well.
Agrabah misses with a kick to the body.
Agrabah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raiden.
Agrabah throws a push kick but Raiden slaps the foot to one side.
Raiden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Agrabah. That one must have hurt.
Raiden throws and low kick but Agrabah moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Raiden misses
enabling Agrabah to counter with a crisp jab.
Raiden looks to score with a jab to the body but Agrabah is just out of range.
Raiden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agrabah on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Agrabah. Raiden shrugs it off though.
Raiden tests Agrabah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agrabah wants to get back to striking at distance but Raiden won't allow it.
A short left from Raiden.
Agrabah manages to break the clinch.
Agrabah scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raiden throws a hook to the side of Agrabah's head but Agrabah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raiden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agrabah waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Raiden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jafar Agrabah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Agrabah feints and then cracks Raiden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raiden down.
Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick and Raiden moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Agrabah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Agrabah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agrabah slips under a jab.
Agrabah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick from Agrabah lands but Raiden takes it in his stride.
Agrabah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raiden.
Raiden fails to land with a series of punches.
Agrabah blocks a jab.
Raiden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden throws an overhand right that lands on Agrabah's shoulder, as Agrabah tries to avoid the shot.
Raiden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar Agrabah is winning the standup battle so far.
Agrabah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Agrabah misses with a looping left.
Agrabah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raiden moves in looking to clinch but Agrabah pushes him off.
Agrabah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Agrabah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raiden is breathing heavily.
Agrabah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raiden needs to keep his hands up - Agrabah had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Agrabah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agrabah tries to work over Raiden's front leg with a kick but Raiden checks it.
Raiden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Agrabah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Agrabah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raiden avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
Agrabah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raiden.
Agrabah misses with an uppercut.
Agrabah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raiden will feel that in the morning.
Agrabah lands with an overhand left.
Agrabah lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raiden's sensitive parts.
Agrabah throws a head kick but Raiden moves out of range.
No joy there for Agrabah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Agrabah misses with a double jab.
Agrabah misses with a head kick.
Agrabah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agrabah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raiden's calf.
Agrabah scores with a head kick.
Agrabah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raiden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah scores with a leg kick.
Agrabah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agrabah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raiden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Agrabah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses.
Agrabah pushes Raiden away with a front kick.
Agrabah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raiden misses with a double jab
and Agrabah counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Agrabah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Agrabah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Agrabah scores with a head kick.
Agrabah catches Raiden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping body kick lands there for Agrabah.
Raiden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raiden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Agrabah pushes Raiden away with a front kick.
Agrabah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raiden can do to turn this around?
Agrabah scores with a jab. Raiden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Agrabah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raiden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Agrabah digs a good body shot into Raiden's ribs.
Raiden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Agrabah.
Agrabah loads up on a big right hand but Raiden slips the punch.
Raiden takes a swing at Agrabah's ribcage but misses.
Agrabah looks for the body kick but Raiden saw that one coming.
Agrabah lands a head kick!
Agrabah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah lands a head kick. Raiden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Agrabah misses the jab.
Agrabah tries to land a body kick
and Raiden counters with an outside leg kick.
Agrabah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agrabah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raiden misses with a looping right.
Agrabah thows a body shot but no joy.
Raiden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Agrabah throws a right hand that Raiden ducks under and follows up with a left that Raiden also avoids with ease.
Raiden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agrabah can pounce on him.
Agrabah is looking to land body kicks.
Raiden looks to clinch
and Agrabah counters with a head kick.
Agrabah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raiden's sensitive parts.
Agrabah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Agrabah looks to score with a jab to the body but Raiden is just out of range.
Agrabah swinging wilding here.
Raiden moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a sloppy head kick and Raiden moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Agrabah.
A swing and a miss from Agrabah.
Raiden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raiden misses with a hook to the body
and Agrabah counters with a three punch combo that has Raiden backing up. Raiden nods at Agrabah to acknowledge the strikes.
Agrabah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raiden.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agrabah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raiden throws out the jab.
Agrabah misses with a leg kick
and Raiden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Agrabah throws a head kick but Raiden moves out of range.
Agrabah misses with a head kick.
Agrabah throws a front kick that sends Raiden stumbling back into the cage.
Agrabah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raiden manages to avoid it.
Agrabah misses with a kick to the body.
Agrabah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Agrabah scoring well with a low kick there.
Raiden throws a head kick but Agrabah moves out of range.
Raiden blocks a head kick by Agrabah.
Raiden misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Agrabah.
Raiden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Agrabah throws a lazy head kick
and Raiden counters with a thumping low kick.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses.
Raiden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Agrabah connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raiden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raiden misses with a shot to the body
and Agrabah counters with a body kick.
Agrabah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agrabah throws a body kick that misses.
Raiden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Raiden - just one landing.
Raiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agrabah.
A low kick from Raiden is predictable there
and Agrabah counters with a nice body kick.
Agrabah misses with a kick to the body.
Agrabah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agrabah throws a head kick that Raiden semi-blocks.
Raiden is looking to clinch.
Agrabah looks to land a body kick but Raiden moved away.
Agrabah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah moves out of range of the strikes.
Agrabah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Agrabah avoids the body shot from Raiden.
Raiden fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Raiden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raiden misses with a combination
and Agrabah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agrabah tries a head kick but it misses.
Agrabah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raiden backs up against the cage.
Raiden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiden tried to score with a low kick but Agrabah checks it.
Agrabah takes one to the chin there.
Raiden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agrabah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agrabah throws a one two combo.
Raiden takes a swing at Agrabah's ribcage but misses.
Raiden throws a jab when Agrabah was well out of range.
Agrabah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agrabah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah had his way with Quan Raiden in that round.
That's time! Agrabah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Agrabah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raiden misses with a looping left.
Agrabah misses with a straight left.
Jab from Agrabah.
Raiden throws a hook but Agrabah blocks it.
Raiden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raiden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Agrabah.
Raiden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agrabah. Agrabah obviously looking to wear him down.
Raiden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Agrabah loads up on a big right hand but Raiden slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Agrabah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Agrabah swings for the body but Raiden moves out of range.
Agrabah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Agrabah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raiden is out of range and Agrabah settles back down.
Agrabah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raiden.
Raiden throws out a loose jab but Agrabah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raiden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses.
Agrabah misses with a looping left.
Agrabah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a sloppy body shot
and Raiden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agrabah thinking.
Agrabah throws a head kick but Raiden moves out of range.
Raiden avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
Raiden lands a front kick.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses
and Raiden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Agrabah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raiden finds it's way round the side to connect with Agrabah's head.
Raiden lands a nice shot to the body.
Raiden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agrabah moves away.
Raiden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a head kick but Raiden moves out of range.
Raiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agrabah.
Raiden takes a swing at Agrabah's ribcage but misses.
Raiden blocks a head kick by Agrabah.
A head kick by Agrabah misses
and Raiden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raiden throws a leg kick
and Agrabah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raiden clinches up with Agrabah and pushes him back against the cage.
Raiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Quan Raiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raiden. Agrabah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raiden throws a right hand that Agrabah ducks under and follows up with a left that Agrabah also avoids with ease.
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.
Raiden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raiden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raiden misses with a body shot.
Agrabah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agrabah throws the kick towards the body but Raiden avoids it.
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raiden misses with an uppercut.
Raiden tries to clinch up but Agrabah circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar Agrabah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agrabah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar Agrabah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agrabah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:44
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Agrabah!
Jafar Agrabah retains his lightweight title!
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