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CFC 281: Pain Train PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes to the cage accompanied by Palmdale by Afroman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno clinches up against the cage.
Areeno lands a shoulder strike.
Areeno lands an elbow inside.
Areeno scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mister Deeds has been cut.
Areeno tries to land knees in the clinch but Deeds avoids the damage to the body.
Areeno lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Areeno.
Areeno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deeds lands with a short shot to the head.
Areeno missing with knees to the body.
Areeno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Areeno blocks a body shot from Deeds.
Areeno misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areeno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deeds blocks it with crossed arms.
Areeno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areeno misses with a knee strike.
Areeno misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeds.
Areeno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deeds blocks it with crossed arms.
Deeds is trying to push Areeno away but Areeno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Areeno lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Areeno lands a knee to the body.
Areeno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Knees in the clinch landing for Areeno.
Deeds struggles to land a body shot inside as Areeno controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Areeno.
Areeno scores with a knee to the head.
Deeds looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Areeno.
Areeno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areeno scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deeds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deeds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deeds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deeds is breathing heavily.
Areeno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deeds misses with a punch on the inside.
Deeds throws a head punch that misses.
Areeno prevents a body shot from Deeds.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Areeno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Areeno lands with a right hand.
Deeds looks to throw the jab but Areeno is out of range.
Deeds looks to clinch
and Areeno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Deeds wants to land a leg kick but Areeno is out of range.
Nice jab there from Areeno.
Areeno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Areeno scores with a nice head shot.
Deeds misses with a leg kick
and Areeno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deeds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deeds throws a sloppy head kick
and Areeno counters with a right hand to the body.
Deeds misses with a lunging right hand
and Areeno counters with a nice body kick.
Areeno lands a jab to Deeds's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deeds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Areeno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Areeno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Areeno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deeds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Areeno - the referee stops the clock and Deeds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Areeno. Deeds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.
Mister Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeds throws a poor cross that misses
and Areeno counters with a nice uppercut.
Areeno throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds misses with a hook.
Areeno throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Areeno.
Areeno clinches up against the cage.
Areeno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Areeno scores with a knee to the head.
Areeno landing knees to the head.
Areeno prevents a body shot from Deeds.
Areeno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Areeno working Deeds over with knees to the body.
Areeno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deeds blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeds tries to work over Areeno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areeno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deeds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Areeno is leaning against Deeds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Areeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Deeds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deeds misses with a leg kick
and Areeno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Areeno circles away easily
and Areeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Areeno.
Deeds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deeds misses with an uppercut
and Areeno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Areeno misses its intended target.
Deeds throws a lazy head kick
and Areeno counters with a straight right hand.
Areeno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Deeds.
Areeno connects with the punch.
Areeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Deeds throws a leg kick
and Areeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Areeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Areeno checks a leg kick.
Areeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deeds throws a right hand that misses
and Areeno counters with a head kick. That will keep Deeds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Areeno misses with an uppercut.
Deeds tries to work over Areeno's front leg with a kick but Areeno checks it.
Deeds throws a leg kick that misses.
Areeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areeno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deeds avoids the body shot from Areeno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.
A lazy body kick from Deeds
and Areeno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deeds throws a lazy head kick
and Areeno counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Deeds connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areeno. That's going to slow Deeds down.
Areeno throws a combination that misses
and Deeds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve Areeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Areeno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deeds in his tracks.
Deeds fails to land with a series of punches.
Deeds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Areeno's waist but Areeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deeds off to one side.
Areeno throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Areeno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Areeno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deeds throws a series of punches but Areeno avoids them all with ease.
Areeno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deeds to the mat! Deeds manages to get full guard.
Areeno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deeds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deeds has momentary wrist control but Areeno slips an elbow through the middle.
Areeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Deeds has wrist control.
Areeno forces his way into half guard.
Deeds is refusing to be controlled, as Areeno sits in half guard.
Areeno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno working over Deeds with some ground and pound. Deeds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areeno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areeno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Areeno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deeds is just riding it out for now. Areeno eventually gives up the hold.
Areeno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Areeno moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Areeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mister Deeds's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Areeno checks the leg kick.
Areeno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deeds misses with a lunging right hand
and Areeno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deeds.
Areeno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deeds.
Deeds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deeds throws a series of punches but Areeno avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Areeno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Areeno tests Deeds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Areeno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areeno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deeds. That did some damage!
Areeno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deeds leaves Areeno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areeno moves out of range of the leg kick from Deeds.
Areeno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deeds scores with a hook.
Deeds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Deeds misses with a left hand
and Areeno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areeno works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areeno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areeno working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Areeno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Mister Deeds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno working away.
Areeno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Deeds sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Areeno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deeds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Areeno wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
Areeno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Areeno is trying to get an arm triangle but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deeds tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Areeno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areeno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deeds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Areeno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deeds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno cracks Deeds with a big elbow.
Areeno decides to stand up, so the ref orders Deeds to his feet.
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areeno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areeno throws a head kick that half lands.
Areeno stuns Deeds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Deeds drops his hands momentarily and Areeno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areeno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Areeno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Areeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Areeno 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Areeno!
An out of breath Steve Areeno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cyr's choice of entrance music: Gros Jambon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr tries to clinch there but Heisenberg circles away.
Heisenberg misses with a low kick as Cyr jumps back.
Cyr is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Heisenberg.
Cyr tries to clinch up
and Heisenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Cyr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Heisenberg. Those never looked like landing.
Cyr scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cyr on the side of the head.
Cyr avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Cyr fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyr tries to clinch but Heisenberg moves away
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp one two that drops Cyr! Heisenberg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cyr to his feet! Cyr is in big trouble!
Cyr is rocked!
Heisenberg throws an overhand right that has Cyr reeling! Heisenberg follows up with more punches and Cyr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Walt Heisenberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stellben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stellben has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE as his entrance music. George Stellben will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Stellben!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stellben throws a shot from downtown. Salsa moves away and avoids it.
Salsa gets caught napping as Stellben dives in and scores a takedown. Salsa manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salsa trying to keep a closed guard but Stellben is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stellben accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stellben sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salsa looking for a sweep. Not yet Salsa, not yet.
Salsa is trying to keep Stellben in close.
Stellben trying to control but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Stellben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stellben trying to control the position from guard on top but Salsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsa has his hands on Stellben's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stellben postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salsa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salsa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stellben uses it to pass to side control.
Stellben wants to control but Salsa is keeping him busy.
Stellben scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Salsa to see if he's OK.
Stellben lands a few punches from side control.
Salsa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stellben.
Stellben looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Salsa is avoiding damage well.
Stellben working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stellben working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stellben wants to take a breather but Salsa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Stellben.
Salsa is looking for a triangle but Stellben pushes his legs off easily.
Stellben trying to control but Salsa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stellben throws an elbow that misses. Salsa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stellben's guard. Nice move by Salsa!
Stellben looking to control.
Salsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stellben is keeping the position for now.
Stellben bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salsa's guard.
Salsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stellben is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stellben doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stellben manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salsa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stellben passes into side control.
Stellben working the body and head with strikes.
Stellben scores with punches from side control.
Stellben trying to control the position but Salsa is working away.
Salsa sneaks back into half guard.
Salsa tries to get to full guard but Stellben has control of the leg.
Salsa has hold of Stellben's hands but Stellben slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Salsa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stellben!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stellben really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stellben dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stellben manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salsa on his heels. He'll look to pass Salsa's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salsa is on top in guard.
Stellben keeping moving, preventing Salsa from controlling successfully.
Salsa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stellben is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salsa is pushing down on Stellben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stellben is fighting to maintain full guard but Salsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salsa trying to control the action but Stellben is working from the bottom.
Salsa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stellben stops Salsa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salsa mounts Stellben! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salsa controlling his opponent.
Stellben tries to hold on but Salsa postures up.
Stellben is squirming around, avoiding Salsa's attempts to control the action.
Stellben is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellben is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Salsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stellben because Salsa loaded up on that one.
Stellben regains half guard.
Salsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Stellben is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salsa with the ground and pound but Stellben uses the opportunity to regain guard.
George Stellben has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stellben swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salsa trying to control but Stellben is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa won't allow Stellben to sweep him here.
Salsa is pushing down on Stellben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stellben is fighting to maintain full guard but Salsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stellben wants to improve his position but Salsa is controlling well.
Salsa works his way into full mount!
Stellben wants to hold on but Salsa pushes him away.
Salsa controlling the pace for now.
Salsa fails to advance to Stellben's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stellben is looking to improve his position but Salsa isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stellben is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuego Salsa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Salsa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stellben staying out of range there.
Stellben moves away from the strike by Salsa.
Stellben scores with a sloppy right hand. Salsa should have avoided that one.
Salsa defending well as Stellben loads up on a big left hand.
George Stellben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salsa misses with a hook
and Stellben decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salsa's guard.
Stellben cracks Salsa with a solid left hand.
Salsa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stellben manages to get himself to full guard.
Stellben controls Salsa momentarily but Salsa frees himself.
Stellben wants to improve his position but instead Salsa has moved into half guard.
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!
Salsa is stalling here. Stellben is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salsa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stellben has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salsa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stellben.
Stellben throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salsa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salsa.
Salsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Salsa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stellben manages to get himself to full guard.
Stellben looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salsa is one step ahead there.
Salsa passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellben flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stellben is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salsa's back!
Stellben scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stellben doesn't have the hooks in and Salsa manages to turn into his guard.
Stellben keeping moving, preventing Salsa from controlling successfully.
Stellben is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stellben swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa stays in close to Stellben's body and controls the position.
Stellben wants to hit a switch here but Salsa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stellben there!
Salsa moves to take his opponent's back.
Salsa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Salsa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stellben knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stellben for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa is looking for the choke from the back position but Stellben is controlling his hands well.
Stellben has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Stellben showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salsa working for a choke but Stellben reverses nicely into Salsa 's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stellben content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fuego Salsa.
I think Salsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuego Salsa!
A very excited looking Fuego Salsa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PrudHomme comes to the cage accompanied by Chanson des bons Légumes . Brunson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Move. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Brunson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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187 lbs
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191 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson throws a leg kick but PrudHomme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunson throws out a powerful jab.
PrudHomme closes the distance but Brunson moves to the side
and Brunson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunson throws a jab when PrudHomme was well out of range.
Brunson tries to bum rush PrudHomme with a series of wild strikes but PrudHomme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PrudHomme takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brunson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PrudHomme doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson lands with a hook. PrudHomme tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunson throws a predictable looking body shot
and PrudHomme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunson swings for the body but PrudHomme moves out of range.
Brunson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping PrudHomme at a distance.
PrudHomme slips under a jab from Brunson.
Brunson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down PrudHomme rather than just go for the knockout.
Brunson looks to land a right hand but PrudHomme moved out of range.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PrudHomme was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Brunson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme moves out of range of the strikes.
PrudHomme wants to land a leg kick but Brunson is out of range.
PrudHomme slips a jab from Brunson.
Brunson looks to throw the jab but PrudHomme is out of range.
Brunson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Brunson misses its intended target.
Brunson loads up on a big right hand but PrudHomme slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme avoids the body shot from Brunson.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunson misses the target.
Brunson looks to throw the jab but PrudHomme is out of range.
PrudHomme blocks a jab.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PrudHomme moves away.
PrudHomme walks into a straight right hand from Brunson.
Brunson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brunson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
The fighters circling - Brunson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunson misses with a body kick.
Brunson digs a good hook to PrudHomme's body.
PrudHomme moves away from the strike by Brunson.
A big right from Brunson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PrudHomme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
PrudHomme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunson's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brunson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
PrudHomme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
PrudHomme darts in trying to clinch
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
PrudHomme shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brunson's guard.
Brunson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brunson looks to land a body kick but PrudHomme moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
PrudHomme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Brunson throws a jab but it's blocked by PrudHomme.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Brunson misses.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brunson connects with a body shot.
Mike Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but Brunson is having none of it.
Brunson misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunson misses the target.
PrudHomme moves away from the strike by Brunson.
Brunson digs a good hook to PrudHomme's body.
PrudHomme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brunson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
PrudHomme is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
PrudHomme wants to clinch
and Brunson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
PrudHomme has closed the distance and engaged Brunson in a clinch.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
PrudHomme throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
PrudHomme lands an elbow just above Brunson 's eye.
PrudHomme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brunson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson blocks an elbow strike.
Brunson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brunson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson blocks an elbow strike.
PrudHomme lands an elbow inside that Brunson shrugs off.
PrudHomme throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunson lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PrudHomme misses with an elbow strike.
PrudHomme goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - PrudHomme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Brunson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
PrudHomme tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
PrudHomme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PrudHomme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
PrudHomme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brunson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunson misses with a hook.
Brunson swings for the body but PrudHomme moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson lands with a right hand.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson throws a jab when PrudHomme was well out of range.
PrudHomme tries to clinch
and Brunson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. PrudHomme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson throws a hook but PrudHomme blocks it.
Brunson throws a looping overhand right but PrudHomme ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - PrudHomme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PrudHomme takes the fight into the clinch.
Brunson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.
Brunson misses with a punch on the inside.
PrudHomme working Brunson over with knees to the body.
PrudHomme wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brunson tries to break free but PrudHomme pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunson.
PrudHomme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is trying to break free.
Brunson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brunson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
PrudHomme misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
PrudHomme is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parfait PrudHomme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of PrudHomme backwards.
Brunson misses with some punches.
PrudHomme misses with a knee to the head.
PrudHomme tries to land knees in the clinch but Brunson avoids the damage to the body.
PrudHomme is looking for a takedown.
PrudHomme throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Brunson fails to land.
PrudHomme looks to throw an elbow but misses.
PrudHomme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parfait PrudHomme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parfait PrudHomme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Brunson.
Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with PrudHomme's elbow.
Brunson prevents a takedown attempt there.
PrudHomme changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brunson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a hook.
Mike Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
PrudHomme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
PrudHomme thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
PrudHomme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Brunson!
Mike Brunson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - A Little Respect. Russo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Live-Lightning Crashes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
152 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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33
146 lbs
30 - 22 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques St Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russo misses with the combination.
Russo connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from St Croix misses.
Jacques St Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Croix misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Russo. No joy for St Croix on that attempt.
A jab from St Croix misses.
Russo tries to land a front kick but St Croix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Croix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Russo.
St Croix misses with a looping left.
St Croix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
St Croix throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely.
St Croix connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Croix.
St Croix throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from St Croix. Those never looked like landing.
St Croix lands a nice looking body shot.
Russo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
St Croix misses with the combination.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donato Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo throws a head kick that misses
and St Croix counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Croix thows a body shot but no joy.
Russo looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
Russo connects with a looping right hand.
Russo looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
Russo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Croix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Croix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Croix.
No joy there for Russo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Croix shoots in looking for a takedown but Russo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Croix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo throws a series of punches but St Croix avoids them all with ease.
Russo throws a body kick that misses
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russo throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
Russo looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
Russo takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Russo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Croix moves out of range of the body kick.
St Croix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russo's hands.
Russo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Croix throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from St Croix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russo at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and St Croix moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by St Croix - just one landing.
St Croix throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from St Croix.
Russo works over St Croix's head and body with a nice combination.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Croix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Russo pushes St Croix away with a front kick.
Russo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Croix tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donato Russo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
St Croix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russo is rocked!
St Croix cracks Russo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Russo falls to his knees and St Croix doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques St Croix!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunn has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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168 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Louis St Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Sunn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Laurent moves to clinch but Sunn breaks away
letting Sunn counter with a right hand.
St Laurent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunn.
Sunn gets the takedown into side control.
St Laurent is looking to reverse the position.
Sunn working away.
Sunn scores with punches from side control.
St Laurent is looking for a sweep.
Sunn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sunn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
St Laurent gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Laurent is looking to improve his position.
St Laurent regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Laurent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent keeping moving, preventing Sunn from controlling successfully.
St Laurent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Laurent working a defensive guard here.
Sunn trying to control the position from guard on top but St Laurent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Laurent 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.
Sunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sunn throwing strikes but missing.
St Laurent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sunn defending well as St Laurent loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Laurent misses with a double jab
and Sunn counters with a two punch combo.
St Laurent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for St Laurent.
St Laurent loads up on a big right hand but Sunn slips the punch.
St Laurent takes a swing at Sunn's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Sunn.
Sunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Laurent lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Laurent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Laurent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sunn's guard.
Well, if St Laurent 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent seems to be working for a kimura but Sunn defends the submission attempt.
St Laurent is looking to take a break and control but Sunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Laurent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sunn wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent trying to control from half guard but Sunn is working away.
St Laurent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
St Laurent wants to take a breather but Sunn is having none of it.
Sunn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Laurent has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunn misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Laurent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunn manages to avoid it.
Sunn moves out of range of the body kick from St Laurent.
Sunn moves out of range of the body kick from St Laurent.
Nice takedown defense from St Laurent. No joy for Sunn on that attempt.
St Laurent shoots in but Sunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sunn throws a jab but it's blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent misses with a series of wild punches.
Sunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Laurent.
Sunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St Laurent walks into a left hand.
Sunn lands a right hook to the body.
St Laurent has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Laurent moves out of range as Sunn strikes.
Louis St Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunn looks to score with a jab to the body but St Laurent is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for St Laurent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunn throws the left hand but St Laurent avoids the punch easily.
Sunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Laurent manages to avoid it.
Sunn misses with a straight right.
St Laurent drops his hands momentarily and Sunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - St Laurent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Laurent moves out of range as Sunn strikes.
Sunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St Laurent slips a straight right by Sunn.
Sunn takes a swing at St Laurent's ribcage but misses.
Aki Sunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sunn misses with an uppercut. St Laurent saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Laurent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Laurent. Sunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Laurent fails to land the takedown.
Sunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent pushes Sunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Sunn tries to stall but St Laurent uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Laurent tries to work over Sunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Laurent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sunn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by St Laurent after a bit of a struggle.
Sunn working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Laurent unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sunn tries to score a body lock takedown but St Laurent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Louis St Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Sunn.
Sunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunn misses with some punches.
St Laurent tries to throw a body punch but Sunn avoids it by throwing St Laurent back against the cage.
Sunn looking for a takedown.
Sunn misses with the head strike.
St Laurent scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Laurent taking a breather.
Sunn looking to stall.
St Laurent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Laurent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Laurent unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sunn avoids it.
St Laurent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Laurent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Sunn.
Sunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but Sunn blocks with his arms.
Sunn can't find room to land a body shot as St Laurent controls the action.
St Laurent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sunn working aggressively here.
St Laurent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Laurent tries to stall but Sunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent cracks Sunn with a nice body shot.
St Laurent lands a knee to the body.
St Laurent throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sunn misses with a punch on the inside.
Louis St Laurent has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sunn tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
Sunn tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunn.
Sunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sunn lands with a left to the head.
Sunn misses with a punch to the body.
St Laurent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Laurent unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sunn tries to work over St Laurent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sunn throws an elbow but misses.
St Laurent tries a body shot but Sunn blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Laurent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sunn.
St Laurent lands a body punch.
Sunn is breathing heavily.
St Laurent tries to work over Sunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Louis St Laurent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
St Laurent drives through and clinches with Sunn against the cage.
Sunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Laurent misses with a knee to the head.
Sunn is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sunn fails to land.
St Laurent misses with a punch to the body.
Sunn prevents a body shot from St Laurent.
Sunn misses with the head strike.
Sunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent tries a body shot but Sunn blocks it.
Sunn throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent is looking to control Sunn's arms but Sunn gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Laurent has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Laurent.
St Laurent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Laurent digs a right hand into Sunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sunn's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunn throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sunn.
Sunn avoiding damage as St Laurent throws knees to the body.
St Laurent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sunn throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent lands a right hand.
Sunn lands a shoulder strike.
St Laurent digs a right hand underneath Sunn's ribcage. Sunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sunn is trying to stall.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Laurent scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sunn on the inside.
Sunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Laurent tries to throw a body punch but Sunn avoids it by throwing St Laurent back against the cage.
Sunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Laurent scores with a shot to the side of Sunn's head.
Sunn working aggressively here.
St Laurent lands a hook that snaps the head of Sunn backwards.
St Laurent misses with a punch to the body.
Aki Sunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Laurent as Sunn tries to tie him up.
Sunn working aggressively here.
St Laurent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sunn struggles to land a body shot inside as St Laurent controls his hands.
St Laurent blocking some punches.
Sunn misses with some punches.
St Laurent lands a nice knee to the body.
St Laurent misses with a body punch.
St Laurent stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Louis St Laurent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Laurent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sunn backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from St Laurent.
Sunn can't find room to land a body shot as St Laurent controls the action.
Sunn tries to work over St Laurent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunn has a couple of punches blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunn is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for St Laurent.
Sunn is still on wobbly legs! Can St Laurent finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Laurent.
Sunn misses with a punch to the body.
Sunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent is leaning against Sunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by St Laurent.
St Laurent working the clinch nicely. Sunn is working for position but St Laurent cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sunn crumples up against the cage and St Laurent lands two more shots before the ref can save Sunn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Louis St Laurent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Bitkit - Explode. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fancy Nancy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Nancy misses with a head kick.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nancy.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nancy.
Nancy throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nancy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Nancy.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nancy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reed's head.
Nancy lands a two punch combo.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nancy. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Nancy misses with the combination.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nancy looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Nancy hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Reed!
After winning the bout, Travis Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen 16 FEVER as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Utley.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Utley circles away.
St Pierre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Utley throws a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Utley misses with a looping left.
St Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Utley momentarily.
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!
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Utley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Utley wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre cracks Utley with a big right hand but Utley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Utley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Utley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but St Pierre is controlling him well.
Utley is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre wants to control but Utley is keeping him busy.
St Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Utley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Utley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
St Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from St Pierre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Utley's legs.
St Pierre cracks Utley with a big right hand but Utley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Utley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
St Pierre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Utley parries the strikes from St Pierre easily there. St Pierre is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Utley to escape.
St Pierre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Utley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Utley tries to get out of the position.
St Pierre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Utley wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
Utley is trying to improve his position.
Utley wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
Utley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Utley prevents St Pierre from improving position.
Utley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Utley's legs.
St Pierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
St Pierre wants to control but Utley is keeping him busy.
St Pierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Utley can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utley parries the strikes from St Pierre easily there. St Pierre is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Utley to escape.
Utley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Pierre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Utley is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Utley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Utley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Utley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Pierre is working away from the top position though.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
St Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Utley dodges it nicely.
Utley wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
Utley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre drags him back down.
Utley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre prevents Utley from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Utley's head but Utley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierre drops his hands momentarily and Utley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Utley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Pierre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Utley throws a right hand that misses
and Utley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from St Pierre finds it's target.
Utley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chase Utley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Utley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Pierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chase Utley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Utley as St Pierre shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley cracks St Pierre with a good jab.
Utley connects with an inside leg kick.
St Pierre throws a push kick but Utley slaps the foot to one side.
St Pierre motions for Utley to come forward. St Pierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Utley misses the jab.
St Pierre lands a jab to Utley's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Utley checks a leg kick.
Utley misses with a hook
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Utley is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
St Pierre scores with punches from side control.
Utley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to control but Utley is keeping him busy.
Utley is working to avoid the ground and pound but St Pierre connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre advances to mount.
St Pierre working the ground and pound effectively.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Utley's face.
Utley is rocked!
St Pierre postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Utley is out cold - huge knockout for St Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lance St Pierre!
Our winner, Lance St Pierre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Now I Lay Thee Down. John Darnielle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darnielle.
Darnielle is looking to clinch.
John Darnielle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson pushes Darnielle up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darnielle tries to circle away but Larsson has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Darnielle scores with a shoulder strike.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Darnielle improves position.
Darnielle throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson managing to block the knees to the body from Darnielle.
Darnielle misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Darnielle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darnielle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darnielle backwards.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Darnielle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darnielle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Darnielle.
Larsson looking to throw knees to the head but Darnielle is blocking nicely.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Darnielle avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson gets through Darnielle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darnielle misses with an elbow strike.
Larsson lands an uppercut.
Darnielle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
Darnielle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darnielle.
Darnielle has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darnielle.
Larsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsson is leaning against Darnielle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darnielle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darnielle manages to pull guard.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darnielle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darnielle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.
Darnielle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darnielle has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Darnielle has momentary wrist control but Larsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darnielle's head.
Darnielle can't keep his opponent in guard - Larsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larsson trying to control the action but Darnielle is working from the bottom.
Darnielle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Darnielle is trying to get back to full guard.
Darnielle is trying to maintain the position but Larsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Darnielle tries to kick Larsson off but Larsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darnielle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larsson's back!
Larsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Larsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Larsson avoids the strikes from Darnielle.
Larsson wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darnielle controls the action.
Darnielle trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darnielle throws a low kick but Larsson moves out of range easily.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darnielle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Larsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darnielle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Larsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Darnielle counter with a right hand.
It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Darnielle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body kick from Darnielle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darnielle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsson can pounce on him.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Darnielle.
Darnielle connects with an inside leg kick.
Darnielle blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Darnielle lands with an uppercut that bounces Larsson off the cage and back into range.
Darnielle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle wants to clinch.
Larsson misses with a left hand
and Darnielle counters with a low kick, right behind Larsson 's knee.
John Darnielle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Darnielle. That's going to slow Larsson down.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Darnielle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darnielle tries a head kick but it misses.
Darnielle scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larsson connects with a solid leg 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!
Darnielle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darnielle throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Darnielle misses
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like John Darnielle has been cut.
Darnielle pushes Larsson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle tries to work over Larsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darnielle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Darnielle fails to land.
Darnielle throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson dodges an elbow strike from Darnielle.
Darnielle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Larsson slows down the pace here.
Darnielle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Larsson.
Darnielle stalls.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Darnielle being controlled against the cage.
Darnielle is trying to pull guard but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson blocks an elbow strike.
Darnielle stalling in the clinch but Larsson improves position.
Darnielle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darnielle tries to land knees in the clinch but Larsson avoids the damage to the body.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Darnielle.
Larsson works on Darnielle's body with a couple of short punches.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Larsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darnielle or not.
Darnielle is breathing heavily.
Darnielle throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Darnielle lands a nice elbow.
Larsson scores with a shot to the side of Darnielle's head.
Darnielle takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darnielle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike.
Darnielle swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Larsson.
Larsson is stalling here.
Darnielle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darnielle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Larsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darnielle to the mat. Darnielle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Larsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darnielle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larsson passes into half guard.
Darnielle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Larsson seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Larsson avoids the head kick by Darnielle.
Larsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darnielle at a distance.
Larsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Darnielle tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Larsson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Darnielle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
Larsson wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darnielle presses Larsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darnielle prevents a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Darnielle.
Darnielle misses with a body punch.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Darnielle improves position.
Larsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darnielle blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darnielle.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Darnielle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Darnielle.
Larsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle working aggressively here.
Darnielle is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Darnielle into the cage.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Darnielle.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Darnielle improves position.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darnielle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darnielle throws an elbow that misses.
Larsson prevents Darnielle from breaking the clinch.
Larsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darnielle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darnielle backwards.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Darnielle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Darnielle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Darnielle on the inside.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Darnielle improves position.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsson tries to work over Darnielle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darnielle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
Darnielle lands with a left to the head.
Darnielle lands a right hand.
Darnielle working aggressively here.
A short left from Larsson.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darnielle is keeping busy.
Darnielle pushes off an throws an elbow but Larsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darnielle cracks Larsson with a nice body shot.
John Darnielle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Darnielle misses with a punch on the inside.
Darnielle stalling against the cage.
Larsson wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes a shot to the head.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson has clasped his hands together around Darnielle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Larsson lands some shots froms side control.
Darnielle is trying to improve his position.
Henrik Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson trying to control the position but Darnielle is working away.
Darnielle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henrik Larsson.
Well Larsson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Larsson!
Henrik Larsson made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Bradley Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Fedor Entrance Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Eugene Bradley Burns!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
Katsumoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns misses the jab.
Eugene Bradley Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Katsumoto's guard.
Burns preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katsumoto is keeping the position for now.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns wants to control from the top but Katsumoto keeps moving.
Katsumoto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Katsumoto breaks from Burns's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto cracks Burns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Katsumoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Katsumoto 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.
Katsumoto lands a heavy elbow.
Katsumoto dominating with strikes here.
Katsumoto is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Burns goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Katsumoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takashi Katsumoto!
After the fight, Takashi Katsumoto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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