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OFC 116: Parker vs Haim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Davis is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos fails to take his opponent's back.
Santos working for a submission but Davis is keeping him at bay.
Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Davis is in no mood to give up.
Santos prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Davis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne comes to the cage accompanied by Donald Trump. Rhodes has chosen Losin it by Bury your Dead as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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260 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roddy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes tries to clinch but Bourne is having none of it.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Bourne pushes him off.
Bourne looks to land a combination but Rhodes avoids it well.
Bourne misses the jab.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhodes walks into a jab.
Bourne tries to bum rush Rhodes with a series of wild strikes but Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourne misses with the combination.
Rhodes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourne .
Rhodes throws a right and a left that Bourne avoids nicely.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhodes pushes Bourne up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rhodes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne tries to circle away but Rhodes has him pinned against the cage.
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourne , pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes is working Bourne over against the cage.
Bourne wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhodes won't allow it.
Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes moves into range and clinches up with Bourne .
Rhodes is working Bourne over against the cage.
Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourne misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourne misses with a left hand
and Rhodes counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is stalling here.
Bourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.
Rhodes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourne 's efforts to push away.
Rhodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhodes breaks the clinch.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourne , pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhodes tries a body shot but Bourne blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Bourne misses with the combination.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from Bourne both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Roddy Rhodes has been cut.
Bourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhodes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rhodes has Bourne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bourne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes throws a right hand that Bourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourne also avoids with ease.
Bourne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhodes is looking to clinch but Bourne is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhodes.
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!
A swing and a miss from Bourne .
Rhodes shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourne sprawls well. He's pushed Rhodes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bourne misses with a two punch combination.
Rhodes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bourne is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes is controlling him.
Rhodes has Bourne pressed against the cage, preventing Bourne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bourne takes a shot to the head.
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne throws a combination that misses
and Rhodes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Bourne .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Rhodes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhodes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourne tries to avoid it but Rhodes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourne to the ground. Bourne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bourne looks to land a combination but Rhodes avoids it well.
Bourne lands a head shot.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne .
Bourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooh!!! Bourne has knocked Rhodes down with a huge combo! Bourne steps away and waves a wobbly Rhodes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jason Bourne is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes closes the distance and pushes Bourne back into the cage.
Rhodes has Bourne pressed against the cage, preventing Bourne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bourne wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhodes won't allow it.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bourne has had enough of the clinch but Rhodes keeps him there for the moment.
Bourne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Bourne .
Bourne scores with a jab to the head.
Rhodes drives through and clinches with Bourne against the cage.
Rhodes works on Bourne 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bourne tries to keep at a distance but Rhodes has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourne avoids the damage to the body.
Rhodes is working Bourne over against the cage.
Rhodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhodes stalling.
Rhodes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhodes tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Bourne 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes slowing the pace effectively.
Rhodes misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Rhodes.
Bourne working hard to break the clinch.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bourne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Rhodes.
Bourne is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes is controlling him.
Bourne tries to break free but Rhodes pushes him back against the cage.
Rhodes leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes keeps control of Bourne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rhodes lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Jason Bourne has been cut.
Bourne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhodes breaks the clinch.
Bourne scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodes clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roddy Rhodes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rhodes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourne misses with a double jab
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes gets a clinch.
Rhodes lands with a right to the head.
Rhodes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roddy Rhodes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes slips under a jab from Bourne .
Bourne misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhodes darts in and clinches Bourne up against the cage.
Good body shot from Rhodes.
Bourne letting Rhodes take a breather here.
Rhodes lands a right hand.
Rhodes just leaning against Bourne , taking a breather.
Bourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes tries to score a body lock takedown but Bourne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bourne wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhodes won't allow it.
Rhodes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourne .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Bourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhodes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roddy Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bourne keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne throws a right and a left that Rhodes avoids nicely.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Bourne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Bourne is having none of it.
Jason Bourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourne tries to keep at a distance but Rhodes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bourne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bourne is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhodes has double underhooks.
Rhodes lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne blocks the elbow strike.
Rhodes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bourne tries to circle away but Rhodes has him pinned against the cage.
Bourne is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Bourne prevents a body shot from Rhodes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhodes.
Bourne is trying to push Rhodes away but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Slay has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
16 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slay throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Slay cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown lands a head shot.
Slay throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swings for the body but Slay moves out of range.
Slay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slay just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown digs a good body shot into Slay's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a jab.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown cracks Slay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slay jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
A cross from Slay lands.
Slay just misses with a punch to the body.
Slay defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Slay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown throws a jab when Slay was well out of range.
Slay moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Slay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown with a nice cross.
Slay is rocked!
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Slay's head back.
Slay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws the left hand but Slay avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Slay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Slay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slay ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Slay ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Slay moves out of range.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slay on the side of the head.
Slay cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown cracks Slay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown punishes Slay's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassius Slay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slay throws a big shot that misses.
Slay looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slay. Slay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Slay misses.
Brown lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Slay can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brown and Slay drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Brown!
Bart Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Tortuga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conrad but Conrad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Tortuga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conrad tries to clinch there but Tortuga circles away.
Conrad has managed to clinch.
Conrad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tortuga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tortuga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Conrad.
Conrad throws a big elbow that misses.
Conrad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conrad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tortuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conrad 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.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tortuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad prevents Tortuga from getting back to his feet.
Tortuga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tortuga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tortuga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Tortuga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Conrad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tortuga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conrad has Tortuga in his guard.
Conrad has his hands on Tortuga's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tortuga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tortuga controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Tortuga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tortuga misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Conrad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Conrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Conrad!
Tortuga trying to control but Conrad is having none of it.
Tortuga controlling the pace for now.
Tortuga trying to control but Conrad is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Conrad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Tortuga shoots in looking for a takedown but Conrad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tortuga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tortuga keeps the fight on the outside.
Conrad misses with a takedown
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Conrad!
Tortuga looking to control but Conrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tortuga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conrad tries to hold on but Tortuga pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Tortuga's attempts to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortuga controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Tortuga fails to pull guard.
Conrad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tortuga regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tortuga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad postures up in Tortuga's guard and throws a big left but Tortuga blocks it.
Conrad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tortuga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tortuga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tortuga!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tortuga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tortuga laying and praying for a moment but Conrad takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tortuga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Conrad. Tortuga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tortuga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.
Conrad looks to clinch
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.
Tortuga postures up.
Tortuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conrad is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad shoots in but no luck this time.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortuga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tortuga tries to move to mount but Conrad blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Conrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Tortuga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.
Tommy Tortuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Conrad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conrad is trying to control but can't.
Tortuga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tommy Tortuga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tommy Tortuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Conrad shoots and misses
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tortuga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad closes the distance but Tortuga moves to the side
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tortuga.
Tortuga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Tortuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tortuga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tommy Tortuga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tortuga as he jumps to the side.
Conrad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tortuga tries to avoid it but Conrad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tortuga to the ground. Tortuga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tortuga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tortuga 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tortuga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timber Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
197 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timber Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks shoots in for a double leg but Lake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
Sparks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lake misses with a wild combination.
Lake tests Sparks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks jumps guard but Lake stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lake has had enough of the clinch but Sparks keeps him there for the moment.
Lake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lake to keep the fight standing.
Timber Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sparks.
Sparks has Lake pressed against the cage, preventing Lake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sparks jumps guard but Lake stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparks connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lake cracks Sparks with a good jab.
It looks like Tommy Sparks has been cut.
Lake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lake lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Lake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparks doesn't seem phased though.
Sparks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tommy Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake rushes Sparks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparks throws a combination that misses
letting Lake counter with a right hand.
Sparks thuds his right hand into Lake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lake misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sparks.
Timber Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lake scores with a one two! Sparks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lake blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Lake misses with a two punch combination.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lake tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Lake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sparks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Sparks tenderised Lake's leg. Lake is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Lake misses.
Lake blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Sparks gets tackled into the cage by Lake. Lake maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks breaks the clinch.
Lake cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Lake.
Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lake walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lake forces Sparks back against the cage and clinches.
Sparks prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
Lake manages to break the clinch.
Lake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparks walks into a stiff left hand from Lake.
Lake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sparks misses with a head kick.
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!
Sparks rushes Lake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Sparks jumps guard but Lake stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparks tries to pull guard but Lake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lake is trying to break the clinch but Sparks is controlling him.
Sparks is working for takedown but Lake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Sparks prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timber Lake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sparks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lake scores with a shot to the body.
Lake lands a glancing blow to the side of Sparks's head.
Lake takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sparks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but Lake is having none of it.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Sparks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Sparks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparks connects with a body shot.
Lake scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lake finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a head kick. Lake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lake wants to clinch up but Sparks keeps it at a distance.
Lake works over Sparks's head and body with a nice combination.
Sparks tries to clinch up but Lake circles away and keeps his distance.
Lake moves into range and clinches up with Sparks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks jumps guard but Lake stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparks wants a takedown.
Sparks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timber Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sparks.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Sparks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sparks tries to pull guard but Lake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sparks is trying to drag Lake to the mat but Lake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Lake lunges at Sparks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sparks's hand.
Sparks takes one on the button.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Lake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lake defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Lake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparks is looking to clinch.
Lake defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Nice combo by Lake! Oh, that's hurt him - Sparks falls to the canvas and Lake follows him into side control.
Sparks is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries to control but Lake manages to take his back.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can Lake finish him?
Lake working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sparks is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lake has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sparks taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timber Lake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupe Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiasco has chosen Lupe Back as his entrance music. Lupe Fiasco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
184 lbs
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20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupe Fiasco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiasco throws a push kick but Maccarone slaps the foot to one side.
Maccarone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maccarone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiasco.
Maccarone avoids the head kick by Fiasco.
Fiasco lands a jab-cross combination.
Maccarone tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiasco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Fiasco both land. Nice combination.
Fiasco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiasco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupe Fiasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiasco avoids the head kick by Maccarone.
Maccarone delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maccarone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Fiasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiasco lands a jab to the nose.
Fiasco throws a right hand that Maccarone ducks under and follows up with a left that Maccarone also avoids with ease.
Fiasco lands with a straight right. Maccarone didn't see that one coming.
Fiasco tries to bum rush Maccarone with a series of wild strikes but Maccarone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fiasco misses with a low kick.
Fiasco feints a jab promting Maccarone to slip. Fiasco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maccarone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses.
Maccarone misses with a kick to the body.
Fiasco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiasco blocks a head kick by Maccarone.
Maccarone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maccarone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiasco.
Maccarone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maccarone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiasco blocks a head kick by Maccarone.
Fiasco lands a front kick.
Fiasco lands a right hook to the body.
Fiasco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maccarone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses.
Maccarone is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fiasco thuds his shin into the meat of Maccarone's side.
Fiasco misses with a wild combination.
Fiasco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiasco sizes up Maccarone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fiasco thows a body kick. Maccarone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fiasco looks to land a combination but Maccarone avoids it well.
Fiasco slips a jab from Maccarone.
Fiasco misses with the combination.
Maccarone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maccarone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiasco misses with a head kick.
Maccarone throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiasco.
Fiasco blocks a head kick by Maccarone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maccarone misses with a head kick.
Maccarone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good work by Fiasco as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maccarone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Fiasco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fiasco cracks the inside of Maccarone's front leg.
Maccarone dodges the punch combination from Fiasco.
Fiasco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charlie Maccarone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maccarone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiasco's sensitive parts.
Fiasco lands a nice hook to Maccarone's body. Maccarone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Fiasco.
Fiasco fakes the leg kick and cracks Maccarone in the body.
Maccarone dodges the punch combination from Fiasco.
Maccarone throws a series of punches but Fiasco avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fiasco!
Fiasco scores with a nice head shot.
Maccarone tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiasco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiasco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fiasco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maccarone throws an overhand right that lands on Fiasco's shoulder, as Fiasco tries to avoid the shot.
Fiasco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiasco lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Fiasco.
Maccarone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fiasco fakes the leg kick and cracks Maccarone in the body.
Maccarone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiasco blocks a head kick by Maccarone.
Fiasco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fiasco. Those never looked like landing.
Fiasco digs a good body shot into Maccarone's ribs.
Fiasco connects with a body shot that sends Maccarone's belly button to the back.
Fiasco thuds a left hand into Maccarone's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco throws the kick towards the body but Maccarone avoids it.
Lupe Fiasco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiasco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fiasco tries to land a front kick but Maccarone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fiasco scores with a three punch combo!
Maccarone scores with a head kick. Fiasco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fiasco avoids the head kick by Maccarone.
Maccarone slips a jab and a cross from Fiasco.
Fiasco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fiasco.
Fiasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco throws a leg kick which misses Maccarone's front leg but catches the back leg as Maccarone tries to avoid it.
Fiasco avoids the head kick by Maccarone.
Fiasco lands with a good body shot.
Fiasco connects with a body shot that sends Maccarone's belly button to the back.
Fiasco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiasco throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maccarone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maccarone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fiasco throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone throws a push kick but Fiasco slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Fiasco.
Nice body punch from Fiasco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Fiasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maccarone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fiasco.
Fiasco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maccarone rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Fiasco scores with a four punch combination!
Fiasco avoids the head kick by Maccarone.
Fiasco throws a sloppy head kick
and Maccarone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fiasco is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Fiasco. Those never looked like landing.
Fiasco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fiasco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maccarone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fiasco throws a right and a left that Maccarone avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maccarone avoids the head kick by Fiasco.
Fiasco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maccarone back to the cage. Fiasco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maccarone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiasco stalks Maccarone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maccarone's face. Maccarone staggers backwards, shaken.
Maccarone is rocked!
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiasco looks to land a body kick but Maccarone moved away.
Maccarone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fiasco misses with a series of wild punches.
Maccarone dodges the punch combination from Fiasco.
Fiasco connects with a leg kick. Maccarone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiasco.
Maccarone avoids the head kick by Fiasco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Fiasco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fiasco scores with a head kick.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses.
Fiasco scores with a three punch combo!
Fiasco lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiasco scores with a body shot.
Fiasco stuns Maccarone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiasco scores with a punch to the head.
Maccarone dodges the punch combination from Fiasco.
Charlie Maccarone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maccarone. Maccarone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maccarone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiasco.
Maccarone tries to land a body kick
and Fiasco counters with a nice body shot.
Maccarone throws a big shot that misses.
Maccarone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiasco.
Fiasco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maccarone at a distance.
Fiasco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maccarone.
Fiasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiasco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maccarone tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maccarone.
Fiasco lands a jab-cross combination.
Maccarone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fiasco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maccarone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiasco lands a leg kick that knocks Maccarone off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiasco misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lupe Fiasco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiasco 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lupe Fiasco!
Lupe Fiasco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes to the cage accompanied by Nightcall. Lance Partridge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bam Margera's chin.
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190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Partridge with that takedown attempt.
Margera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Margera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Partridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partridge misses with an uppercut.
Margera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partridge is fending him off so far but Margera persists. Nope, Partridge circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Margera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partridge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Margera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Margera wants to sweep here but Partridge controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partridge looking to sit in guard and control but Margera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Margera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Partridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Margera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Partridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge trying to keep a closed guard but Margera is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lance Partridge was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Partridge misses with a takedown
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Partridge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partridge with the ground and pound but Margera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Margera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera controlling Partridge's posture.
Margera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Margera tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Partridge from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Partridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partridge trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bam Margera.
Partridge throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Margera slips a straight right by Partridge.
Partridge dodges the punch combination from Margera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera shoots and misses
and Margera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Partridge leaves Margera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Margera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Margera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partridge.
Margera misses with a hook to the body
and Partridge counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Margera's guard now.
Partridge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Margera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Margera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Margera!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partridge is trying to control Margera's posture but Margera avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Partridge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Margera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Partridge tries for a takedown but Margera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Margera misses with a two punch combination.
Margera throws a jab when Partridge was well out of range.
Margera closes the distance and clinches up with Partridge, looking for a takedown. Margera pushes Partridge against the cage but Partridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margera fails with the takedown.
Partridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Partridge misses with a straight right.
Margera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera avoids the body shot from Partridge.
Partridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Margera circles away.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Partridge.
Partridge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Margera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Margera wriggles free and stands up.
Margera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
Good exchange - Margera coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from Margera. Those never looked like landing.
Margera throws a nice looking combination but Partridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
Margera throws a series of strikes that have Partridge backpedaling.
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!
Margera throws a one two combo.
It looks like Lance Partridge has been cut.
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Margera misses with a series of wild punches.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Margera is defended easily by Partridge.
Margera throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Margera.
Partridge fails to land the takedown.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partridge manages to avoid it.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
Margera blocks the body kick.
Margera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Margera!
Margera digs a good body shot into Partridge's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera throws a series of punches but Partridge moves out of range.
Margera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Partridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
Partridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Partridge shoots for a takedown but Margera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Partridge fails with the takedown.
Partridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Margera with a poor takedown
and Partridge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Margera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partridge.
Horrible takedown by Partridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Margera which made him look bad.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Partridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Partridge to the ground. Margera is now in Partridge's guard.
Partridge controls Margera momentarily but Margera frees himself.
Margera is fighting to break Partridge's control of his arms but Partridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Margera forces his way into half guard.
Margera trying to control the action but Partridge is working from the bottom.
Margera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Partridge is staying active underneath Margera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Margera.
Partridge manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Partridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partridge wants to sweep here but Margera controlling him for the moment.
Margera pushing down on Partridge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Margera trying to control from half guard but Partridge is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge taking some punishment here, with Margera in his half guard.
Margera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Partridge is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Margera jumps into side control!
Partridge is working to avoid the ground and pound but Margera connects with a decent elbow.
Partridge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Margera off and has taken his back!
Partridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partridge working for a choke but Margera is defending well.
Margera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Partridge's guard. Nice work there by Margera.
Partridge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partridge is trying to keep Margera in close.
Margera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partridge keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Margera with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partridge is keeping the position for now.
Margera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Partridge's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Margera 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
A very excited looking Bam Margera rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Sheehan has chosen All Day n Night as his entrance music. Justus Sheehan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
199 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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25
191 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Damme as he jumps to the side.
Sheehan tries to keep at a distance but Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sheehan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sheehan wants to break free but Damme has control.
Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheehan's elbow.
Damme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheehan wants to take the fight to the mat but Damme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justus Sheehan.
Damme lands with a left to the head.
Damme is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Damme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheehan goes for a takedown attempt but Damme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sheehan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sheehan or perhaps it was just good defense by Damme which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheehan is defended easily by Damme.
Sheehan tries for a takedown but Damme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheehan shoots in but no luck this time.
Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheehan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Damme swivels and escapes.
Sheehan looks gassed!
Damme scores with a jab to the body.
Damme cracks Sheehan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Damme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheehan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damme throws a combination. Sheehan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Justus Sheehan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Damme takes the fight into the clinch.
Damme lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is working for takedown but Damme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damme presses Sheehan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Damme.
Damme breaks from the clinch.
Damme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damme.
Sheehan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Damme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Damme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damme has managed to clinch.
Damme scores with a shot to the side of Sheehan's head.
Damme lands with a right to the head.
Damme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damme scores with a shoulder strike.
Damme scores with a shot to the side of Sheehan's head.
Sheehan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Damme is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Damme.
Damme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheehan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Damme.
Sheehan is still on wobbly legs! Can Damme finish him?
A short right from Damme.
Damme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Damme tries to avoid it but Sheehan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Damme to the ground. Damme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Damme lands a big head kick that sends Sheehan to the canvas! Damme follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Damme!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The One. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker effectively controlling the action here.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haim fails with a takedown attempt.
Haim shoots in but no luck this time.
Haim closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Haim pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darius Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
Haim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Haim persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker swings for the body but Haim moves out of range.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haim misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Haim.
Haim wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is stalling here.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Haim letting Parker take a breather here.
Haim wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haim is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker tries to work over Haim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Haim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Haim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haim looks gassed!
Haim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haim lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parker seems keen to control Haim's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haim is one step ahead there.
Parker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haim up against the cage.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haim's elbow.
Haim wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Haim's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Parker.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parker stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haim or not.
Parker cracks Haim with a nice body shot.
Parker is working Haim over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker works on Haim's body with a couple of short punches.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Haim's ribcage. Haim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parker is working Haim over against the cage.
Parker lands a left hand.
Haim is rocked!
Parker digs a right hand underneath Haim's ribcage. Haim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker punishes Haim's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker cracks Haim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haim is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Haim's head, knocking him out cold! Parker is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Parker!
Darius Parker retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Darius Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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