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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munoz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Munoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Munoz persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones connects with a right hand. Munoz shakes it off.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munoz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Munoz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Munoz manages to mount him!
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Munoz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munoz punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Munoz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munoz landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Munoz controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Munoz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Munoz.
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!
Munoz trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munoz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Munoz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Munoz cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Munoz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munoz down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Munoz parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Munoz to escape.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Munoz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Munoz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Munoz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munoz tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Munoz wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Munoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz looks to clinch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a combination
and Munoz counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Munoz misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones cracks Munoz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Munoz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Munoz!
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munoz.
Munoz wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Munoz is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Munoz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Munoz looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Munoz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Munoz misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Munoz has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Munoz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Munoz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Munoz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Munoz regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Munoz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Munoz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Jones!
Michael Jones took some time post fight to say the following; 'He is a tough opponent but he cant handle me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewtuszko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurmagomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko stands up.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Jewtuszko clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Jewtuszko to the mat but Jewtuszko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko breaks the clinch.
Jewtuszko 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.
Jewtuszko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jewtuszko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Jewtuszko tries to pass.
Jewtuszko is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Jewtuszko 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Jewtuszko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jewtuszko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewtuszko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jewtuszko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jewtuszko lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Jewtuszko tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jewtuszko stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jewtuszko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jewtuszko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmagomedov, up you get!
Jewtuszko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Jewtuszko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jewtuszko lands a takedown into guard.
Jewtuszko won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Jewtuszko looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jewtuszko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Jewtuszko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jewtuszko works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jewtuszko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Jewtuszko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jewtuszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Jewtuszko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Jewtuszko circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Jewtuszko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jewtuszko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jewtuszko showed some decent athleticism there.
Jewtuszko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jewtuszko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jewtuszko is working away from the top position though.
Maciej Jewtuszko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jewtuszko.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jewtuszko controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Jewtuszko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jewtuszko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Jewtuszko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jewtuszko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewtuszko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Jewtuszko is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Jewtuszko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nurmagomedov to get to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jewtuszko. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jewtuszko is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jewtuszko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jewtuszko throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jewtuszko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jewtuszko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov gets back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing rabbit punches to the side of Jewtuszko's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Jewtuszko's head to control him but Jewtuszko postures up.
Jewtuszko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jewtuszko works his way into side control.
Jewtuszko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl but Jewtuszko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Jewtuszko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Jewtuszko control the position.
Jewtuszko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jewtuszko trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Jewtuszko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jewtuszko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jewtuszko trying to mount his opponent but Nurmagomedov defends it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Jewtuszko has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Jewtuszko to pass to mount.
Jewtuszko stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
Jewtuszko decides to stand and escape the position.
Jewtuszko gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Jewtuszko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov being controlled for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko advances to mount.
Jewtuszko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries to reverse the position but Jewtuszko maintains control.
Jewtuszko looking to finish Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nurmagomedov!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciej Jewtuszko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jewtuszko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Jewtuszko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jewtuszko 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Jewtuszko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sobotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Sobotta's chin.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sobotta!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobotta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Sobotta is now in Davis's guard.
Davis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobotta controls the pace.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobotta pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sobotta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Davis to get to his feet.
Sobotta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobotta is taking a breather. Davis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sobotta stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobotta's waist but Sobotta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Sobotta scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis is working an open guard so Sobotta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sobotta forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Sobotta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sobotta manages to end up in side control.
Sobotta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Davis is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sobotta yanks on the arm and Davis is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sobotta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Sobotta!
Peter Sobotta is the new light heavyweight champion!
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