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ToP 51 - Gladiators PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes into the arena with Tom Sawyer - Rush blaring out of the sound system. Pieter Pieter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Popov as Pieter shoots in.
Popov scores with a decent looking hook.
Popov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Popov as Pieter shoots in.
Pieter dodges the punch combination from Popov.
A jab lands there for Popov.
Popov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pieter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popov. Popov obviously looking to wear him down.
Pieter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pieter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popov defends it nicely.
Mikhail Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Pieter.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pieter manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pieter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popov leaves Pieter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Popov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pieter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popov.
Popov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pieter counters with a single leg into guard. Popov didn't expect that.
Pieter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Popov pulls Pieter in close to his closed guard and prevents Pieter from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pieter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pieter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pieter Pieter.
Popov throws a nice looking combination but Pieter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popov throws a nice looking combination but Pieter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pieter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
No joy there for Popov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popov misses with a body shot
and Pieter counters with a stiff right hand.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pieter circles away quickly and effectively.
Pieter dives in and scores a takedown into Popov's guard.
Pieter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieter looking to pass the guard.
Pieter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pieter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pieter Pieter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Popov looks to land a right hand but Pieter moved out of range.
Popov jabs Pieter right on the nose. Pieter blinks but takes it well.
Popov throws a leg kick that misses.
Pieter ducks right into an uppercut from Popov.
Popov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pieter.
Pieter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pieter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Popov is trying to defend but Pieter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pieter stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pieter Pieter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pieter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Popov takes a swing at Pieter's ribcage but misses.
Pieter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pieter prevents Popov from escaping the position.
Pieter moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Pieter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Popov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieter controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pieter Pieter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pieter shoots for a takedown but Popov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popov throws a hook but Pieter blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popov thows a body shot but no joy.
Mikhail Popov is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Pieter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pieter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Pieter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pieter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popov as he jumps to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Popov.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pieter manages to avoid it.
Popov looks to land a left hand but Pieter moved out of range nicely.
Pieter moves out of range of the leg kick from Popov.
Popov thows a body shot but no joy.
Popov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pieter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Popov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pieter looks up at the clock and then as Popov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pieter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pieter controls the position.
Pieter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pieter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Popov seems a little lost for a moment, as Pieter dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Popov wants to control but Pieter postures up.
Popov is being controlled here.
Pieter Pieter has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pieter Pieter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Popov swings for the body but Pieter moves out of range.
Pieter checks the leg kick.
Popov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Popov thows a body shot but no joy.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pieter.
Pieter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieter blocks a leg kick.
Popov throws a series of punches but Pieter moves out of range.
No joy there for Popov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pieter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Pieter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pieter. That did some damage!
Mikhail Popov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pieter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pieter doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
Pieter Pieter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Popov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Mikhail Popov.
I think Pieter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pieter Pieter!
In his post fight interview, Pieter Pieter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spezza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spezza throws a jab when Dynamite was well out of range.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Spezza.
Dynamite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spezza manages to avoid it.
Dynamite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dynamite misses with a double jab.
Dynamite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dynamite lands the left hand.
A jab from Dynamite finds it's way through Spezza's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dynamite. That's going to slow Spezza down.
Spezza takes a swing at Dynamite's ribcage but misses.
Dynamite throws a big shot that misses.
Dynamite scores with a nice strike.
Spezza ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Spezza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynamite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spezza to score with a decent uppercut.
Dynamite lands a nice looking body shot.
Spezza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Spezza.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
Dynamite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Spezza.
Spezza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynamite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dynamite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spezza's head backwards.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite moves away from the strike by Spezza.
Spezza slips a straight right by Dynamite.
Dynamite thuds his right hand into Spezza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spezza avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spezza backs up against the cage.
Spezza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spezza lands with an uppercut that bounces Dynamite off the cage and back into range.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Dynamite lunges at Spezza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spezza's hand.
Dynamite lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite tries to land a leg kick but Spezza saw it coming and moves away.
Dynamite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spezza.
Dynamite scores with a nice right hand.
Dynamite is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dynamite misses with a left hand
and Spezza counters with a nice body shot.
Dynamite tries to work over Spezza's front leg with a kick but Spezza checks it.
Dynamite slips under a jab from Spezza.
Dynamite misses with a right hand
and Spezza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Spezza misses.
Dynamite digs a good hook to Spezza's body.
That kick from Dynamite tenderised Spezza's leg. Spezza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dynamite buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dynamite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite cracks the inside of Spezza's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Dynamite.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezza lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Dynamite.
Dynamite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Dynamite jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dynamite connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spezza momentarily.
Dynamite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spezza.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dynamite scores with a shot to the body.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite misses with a low kick as Spezza jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spezza moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Dynamite tries to score with a low kick but Spezza moves his leg out of the way.
Spezza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dynamite.
Dynamite thows a body shot but no joy.
Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dynamite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a hook but Spezza avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Spezza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dynamite looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spezza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Spezza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dynamite circles away quickly and effectively.
Dynamite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spezza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dynamite.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Dynamite misses
and Spezza counters with a straight right hand.
Dynamite feints a jab promting Spezza to slip. Dynamite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spezza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dynamite.
Spezza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spezza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spezza defending well as Dynamite loads up on a big left hand.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dynamite throws a lazy uppercut
and Spezza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spezza throws a hook to the side of Dynamite's head but Dynamite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spezza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dynamite throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite slips a jab from Spezza.
Spezza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dynamite.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezza moves out of range of the body kick from Dynamite.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Dynamite ducks down to avoid it.
Dynamite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spezza's sensitive parts.
Dynamite lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dynamite buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spezza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dynamite makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spezza really felt that one!
Dynamite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spezza.
Dynamite scoring well with a low kick there.
Spezza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza digs a good body shot into Dynamite's ribs.
Spezza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dynamite lands with a nice body punch.
Dynamite falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spezza counters with a three punch combo that has Dynamite backing up. Dynamite nods at Spezza to acknowledge the strikes.
Spezza lands with a hook. Dynamite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spezza missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spezza misses with a left hand
and Dynamite counters with a thumping low kick.
Spezza scores with a jab to the head.
Spezza misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely.
Dynamite cracks Spezza with a good jab.
Spezza throws a jab when Dynamite was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dynamite.
Nice defenses there by Spezza.
Good leg kick by Dynamite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Dynamite's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spezza under the eye.
Spezza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spezza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dynamite can pounce on him.
Spezza looks to land a combination. Dynamite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spezza throws a sloppy head kick and Dynamite moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spezza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spezza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spezza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite.
A big right from Spezza misses.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spezza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dynamite slips a jab from Spezza.
Spezza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spezza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dynamite gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spezza.
Spezza misses with a hook
and Dynamite counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza misses with a looping left.
Spezza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dynamite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Napoleon Dynamite is winning the standup battle so far.
Spezza avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Dynamite cracks Spezza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Spezza.
Dynamite misses with a hook. Spezza ducked under it nicely.
Dynamite wants to land a leg kick but Spezza is out of range.
Dynamite feints and then cracks Spezza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spezza down.
Dynamite cracks Spezza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spezza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dynamite swings for the body but Spezza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spezza misses with an uppercut. Dynamite saw that one coming.
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spezza.
Spezza slips a straight right by Dynamite.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dynamite. Spezza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dynamite throws a looping overhand right but Spezza ducks down to avoid it.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
Spezza misses the jab.
Spezza looks to throw the jab but Dynamite is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Spezza misses.
Spezza lunges at Dynamite with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dynamite's hand.
Spezza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spezza checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Spezza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spezza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dynamite attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spezza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
Spezza slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza misses with a looping right.
Jason Spezza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dynamite moves out of range as Spezza strikes.
Dynamite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spezza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dynamite throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spezza.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dynamite.
A jab from Dynamite does it's job there.
Spezza blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Dynamite.
Dynamite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spezza's head backwards.
That kick from Dynamite tenderised Spezza's leg. Spezza is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Dynamite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dynamite 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Dynamite!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Napoleon Dynamite made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. Clendennon has chosen LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Clendennon
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clendennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clendennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Clendennon misses.
Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clendennon under the eye.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Clendennon counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clendennon, right into the meat.
Clendennon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
Clendennon throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clendennon. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Clendennon counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clendennon moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clendennon throws an elbow but misses.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Clendennon.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Clendennon's head.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clendennon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Clendennon.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Clendennon, against the cage.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Clendennon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clendennon throws an elbow but misses.
Clendennon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Clendennon.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
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!
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Clendennon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clendennon controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Clendennon misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Clendennon lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Clendennon.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clendennon swinging wildly here.
Anderson lands a jab.
Clendennon throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Clendennon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Clendennon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clendennon.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Anderson walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Clendennon misses the target.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clendennon throws a head kick that half lands.
Clendennon is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clendennon can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clendennon's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Clendennon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Clendennon is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clendennon is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Clendennon.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clendennon but Clendennon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clendennon counters with an outside leg kick.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson moves out of range as Clendennon strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clendennon defends it nicely.
Clendennon thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Clendennon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Clendennon scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands with a cross.
Clendennon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clendennon to the ground. Anderson is now in Clendennon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Clendennon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clendennon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clendennon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Craig Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clendennon misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clendennon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Clendennon with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon slips under a jab.
Clendennon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clendennon 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
After winning the bout, Craig Clendennon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilgrim has chosen Billy Pilgrim Has Become Unstuck in Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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270 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pilgrim.
Pilgrim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Billy Pilgrim has been cut.
Mutombo looks to land a right hand but Pilgrim moved out of range.
Mutombo moves out of range as Pilgrim strikes.
Mutombo misses with a body shot
and Pilgrim counters by moving into the clinch.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Pilgrim.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pilgrim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mutombo's brow.
Pilgrim is looking to control Mutombo's arms but Mutombo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pilgrim has his back to the cage.
Pilgrim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mutombo blocks an elbow strike.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Pilgrim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mutombo is trying to maintain a safe position but Pilgrim gets an underhook and turns Mutombo into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutombo wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pilgrim avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Pilgrim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo being controlled against the cage.
Mutombo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pilgrim lands an elbow that stopped Mutombo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
Pilgrim swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo trying to stall but Pilgrim improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pilgrim throws an elbow but misses.
Pilgrim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pilgrim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pilgrim is trying to force a seperation but Mutombo has the dominant position.
Pilgrim working aggressively here.
Mutombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pilgrim backwards.
Mutombo pushes Pilgrim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Mutombo prevents Pilgrim from breaking the clinch.
Mutombo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Pilgrim.
Pilgrim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilgrim lands with a light punch inside.
Mutombo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutombo lands a shoulder strike.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo just leaning against Pilgrim, taking a breather.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilgrim controls his hands.
Pilgrim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pilgrim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo tries to stall but Pilgrim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mutombo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutombo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pilgrim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mutombo stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mutombo.
Pilgrim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Pilgrim avoids it.
Pilgrim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo swings for the body but Pilgrim moves out of range.
Mutombo throws an overhand right that lands on Pilgrim's shoulder, as Pilgrim tries to avoid the shot.
Mutombo takes a swing at Pilgrim's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Mutombo.
Mutombo cracks a nice hook into Pilgrim's ribs.
Pilgrim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pilgrim connects with a body shot.
Mutombo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pilgrim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mutombo throws a head kick but Pilgrim moves out of range.
Mutombo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pilgrim doesn't seem bothered though.
Pilgrim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilgrim avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo is looking to wear down Pilgrim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mutombo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pilgrim misses the jab.
Mutombo lands a body shot.
Mutombo misses with a double jab.
Mutombo is looking to chop away at Pilgrim's legs.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Pilgrim saw that one coming.
Pilgrim slips a jab from Mutombo.
Pilgrim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutombos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
Pilgrim staying out of range there.
Mutombo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jay Jay Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pilgrim misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Mutombo thumps Pilgrim with a low kick.
Pilgrim connects with a jab.
Pilgrim wants to clinch up but Mutombo keeps it at a distance.
Mutombo lands a big head kick that sends Pilgrim tumbling to the mat! Mutombo takes a step backwards and waves Pilgrim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pilgrim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilgrim was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Pilgrim is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutombo finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Mutombo. That snapped Pilgrim's head back.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilgrim was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Pilgrim seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutombo throws a leg kick which misses Pilgrim's front leg but catches the back leg as Pilgrim tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Pilgrim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mutombo throws a looping overhand right but Pilgrim ducks down to avoid it.
Mutombo lands a big right hand that sends Pilgrim crashing to the mat! Mutombo stays standing though and waves Pilgrim back to his feet!
Pilgrim lands with an overhand left.
Mutombo loads up on a big right hand but Pilgrim slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mutombo.
Pilgrim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Pilgrim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Pilgrim misses.
Pilgrim misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo missing with a left hand there. Pilgrim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay Jay Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pilgrim misses with a body shot.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Pilgrim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a big shot that misses.
Pilgrim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pilgrim. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo blocks a jab.
Mutombo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pilgrim.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pilgrim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Look low, kick high! Mutombo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pilgrim tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mutombo is absolutely delighted - when Pilgrim wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Jay Mutombo!
Jay Jay Mutombo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiser Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa's entrance music is Fantasy. A fine choice. Folignus has chosen Laces Out as his entrance music. Kiser Sosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
187 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiser Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Folignus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a kick to the body.
Folignus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sosa.
Sosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Sosa tries to circle away but Folignus has him pinned against the cage.
Sosa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Folignus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Folignus rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Folignus trying to control the hands but Sosa breaks the grip.
Folignus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sosa working for a choke but Folignus is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sosa tightening his grip on Folignus, looking for the choke.
Sosa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa has got his arm under Folignus's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Folignus has spun round into Sosa's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Folignus passes into half guard.
Folignus trying to control from half guard but Sosa is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sosa looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Folignus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Sosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sosa is looking for a triangle but Folignus pushes his legs off easily.
Folignus advances to half guard.
Folignus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to get to full guard but Folignus has control of the leg.
Sosa looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa is staying active underneath Folignus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Folignus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sosa gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiser Sosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for Folignus.
Folignus throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Sosa.
Some wild striking there from Sosa.
Sosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sosa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Folignus tries to buck Sosa off but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus is looking for a sweep.
Sosa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Folignus regains half guard.
Folignus wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy.
Sosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Folignus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy.
Folignus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiser Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa trying to control the action but Folignus is working from the bottom.
Folignus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Folignus keeps moving.
Sosa throws a strike but Folignus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
Folignus tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Folignus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Folignus, into his guard.
Sosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Folignus keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Folignus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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 Kiser Sosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Folignus on the side of the head.
Folignus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sosa as he avoids it easily.
Folignus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sosa under the eye.
Folignus moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sosa dives in and scores a takedown into Folignus's guard.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Folignus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa looking to sit in guard and control but Folignus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa is looking for a triangle but Folignus pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Folignus tries to pass.
Sosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Folignus defends it easily.
Folignus forces his way into half guard.
Folignus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiser Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sosa!
Folignus goes for an armbar but Sosa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sosa.
Folignus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sosa trying to control but Folignus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Folignus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sosa is on top in guard.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Folignus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nick Folignus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Folignus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Folignus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Folignus keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kiser Sosa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sosa scores with a takedown into Folignus's guard.
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 Kiser Sosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiser Sosa!
An out of breath Kiser Sosa 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowler has chosen "On The Hunt" by Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Anka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler has his takedown stuffed
and Anka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anka wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fowler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Anka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Anka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler wants to get back to full guard.
Anka slows the pace down in half guard.
Fowler moves into full guard.
Anka trying to control but Fowler is working from the bottom.
Fowler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anka stacks Fowler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anka!
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
Anka decides to stand back up. Anka steps back and let's Fowler get back to his feet.
Fowler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fowler's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Anka from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anka is looking to stand up but Fowler won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anka stands up over Fowler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fowler wants to control the position but Anka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anka trying to mount his opponent but Fowler defends it.
Fowler is trying to get back to full guard.
Anka is looking to advance position but Fowler won't allow it.
Anka wants to control but Fowler is keeping him busy.
Anka tries to pass to full mount but Fowler defends it.
Anka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anka trying to pass the guard but Fowler defending well.
Anka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fowler to stand up.
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anka postures up.
Fowler 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.
Fowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anka trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Anka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fowler trying to keep a closed guard but Anka is proving a slippery customer.
Anka wants to get up but he can't break Fowler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anka wants to get up but he can't break Fowler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anka throws a big elbow that misses.
Anka trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Anka controlling him for the moment.
Fowler looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anka wants to get up but he can't break Fowler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anka tries to clinch but Fowler moves out of range.
Anka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fowler did well to prevent Anka getting side control.
Anka seems to be looking for submissions.
Fowler is trying to get back to full guard.
Anka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fowler wants to get back to full guard but Anka has mounted him!
Fowler is looking to improve his position but Anka isn't that keen on the idea.
Anka trying to control but Fowler is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anka prevents Fowler from getting the reversal.
Anka controlling the position easily from mount.
Fowler is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anka wants to control the pace but Fowler is squirming around nicely.
Fowler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anka.
Fowler is squirming around, avoiding Anka's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fowler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fowler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kalle Anka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anka controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Anka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fowler has his takedown stuffed
and Anka counters with a crisp right that sends Fowler to the canvas! Anka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Anka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
142 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Turris.
Turris throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Turris takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Turris lands a lovely overhand right.
Turris slips a jab and a cross from Stein.
Stein defending well as Turris loads up on a big left hand.
Turris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turris circles away quickly and effectively.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stein misses with a hook.
Stein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stein duly obliges.
It looks like Kyle Turris has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turris, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turris's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turris has Stein pulled in close to control his posture.
Stein scoring with some ground and pound.
Stein won't allow Turris to sweep him here.
Stein wants to pass the guard but Turris is keeping the position.
Stein won't allow Turris to sweep him here.
Turris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Turris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to lock up and control but Turris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Turris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Turris dominating with strikes 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!
Stein can't escape the position.
Stein gets back to half guard.
Turris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stein is in a horrible position here. Turris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turris prevents Stein from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Stein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turris dominating with strikes here.
Turris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein is squirming around, avoiding Turris's attempts to control the action.
Turris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stein is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stein is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Turris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Turris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Turris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Turris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Stein misses with a series of wild punches.
Stein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Turris is just out of range.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein 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.
Turris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Turris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Turris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Turris avoids the head kick by Stein.
Turris misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Stein lands.
Turris misses with a combination
and Stein counters by clinching up.
Stein stalls.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Turris avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Turris avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Turris.
Stein tries to work over Turris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Turris controls the action.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Turris controls the action.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Turris avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein throws a hook but Turris avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Turris off balance momentarily.
Ein Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Turris lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
A combination from Stein does no damage.
Turris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turris throws a series of strikes that have Stein backpedaling.
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
Stein tries to clinch but Turris moves out of range.
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turris taking a breather.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turris's elbow.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Turris controls his hands.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Turris wants to stall.
Stein tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyle Turris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ein Stein.
Stein tries a body shot but Turris blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turris misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turris blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Ein Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stein tries a body shot but Turris blocks it.
Stein gets through Turris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Stein tries to work over Turris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turris's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stein as Turris tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein jumps guard but Turris stands there with Stein around his waist. Stein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turris is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Turris breaks the clinch.
Stein digs a good body shot into Turris's ribs.
Ein Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands the left hand.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stein swings for the body but Turris moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris misses with a hook
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein.
Stein trying to stall but Turris improves his position.
Stein tries to work over Turris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Turris backwards.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Turris stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
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!
Turris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turris tries to circle away but Stein has him pinned against the cage.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turris's elbow.
Stein tries to pull guard but Turris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Turris.
Stein cracks Turris with a nice body shot.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Turris controls his hands.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Turris avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein pulls guard effortlessly.
Stein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stein isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turris stacks Stein on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turris!
Turris is looking to take a break and control but Stein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris is really struggling to control Stein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stein holding on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turris misses with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ein Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ein Stein!
A victorious Ein Stein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes into the arena with Everyday blaring out of the sound system. Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Champ is Here. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
187 lbs
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23
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson with a jab.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Gutz sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Anderson.
No luck for Gutz with that takedown attempt.
Gutz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Gutz's ribs.
Gutz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a hook. Gutz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gutz shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Gutz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gutz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gutz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gutz should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gutz gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anderson is controlling Gutz's posture.
Gutz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson controls Gutz momentarily but Gutz frees himself.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Cormac Gutz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gutz doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Gutz fails with a takedown attempt.
Gutz has a takedown stuffed.
Gutz fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Gutz fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gutz keeps moving.
Gutz trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gutz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gutz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gutz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gutz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson tries a low kick but Gutz avoids it.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Reggie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson misses the jab.
Gutz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Gutz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gutz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Anderson clobbers Gutz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gutz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gutz avoids it really well and circles away.
Gutz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gutz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Gutz persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Gutz's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gutz!
Gutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Gutz is staying in there.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Gutz manages to avoid easily.
Gutz wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Gutz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gutz tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gutz hang on?
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Gutz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gutz is rocked!
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Gutz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutz is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gutz seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson cracks Gutz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Gutz's body. Gutz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson is working Gutz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutz is retaining full guard.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Cormac Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reggie Anderson.
Anderson misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Gutz, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Gutz against the cage but Gutz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gutz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gutz shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutz slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Gutz moved out of range.
Gutz drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Gutz won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Reggie Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gutz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cormac Gutz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gutz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gutz's head.
Gutz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson catches Gutz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutz.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Gutz sees coming a mile off.
Anderson throws a head kick that Gutz semi-blocks.
Gutz is rocked!
Gutz with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Anderson!
Reggie Anderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Swayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Lethal high 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Swayze!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski throws the kick towards the body but Swayze avoids it.
Swayze feints and then cracks Grabowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grabowski down.
Good exchange - Swayze coming out on top.
Swayze thuds a left hand into Grabowski's body.
Swayze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swayze, right into the meat.
Swayze throws a head kick that misses.
Swayze dodges the punch combination from Grabowski.
Grabowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swayze throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski connects with a body shot that sends Swayze's belly button to the back.
Grabowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swayze.
Swayze misses with a double jab.
Swayze drives through and clinches with Grabowski against the cage.
Grabowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swayze is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grabowski tries to break the clinch but Swayze is controlling the position.
Grabowski tries to break free but Swayze pushes him back against the cage.
Swayze scores with a knee to the head.
Grabowski tries to break the clinch but Swayze is controlling the position.
Swayze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayze scores with a shot to the side of Grabowski's head.
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch but Swayze keeps him there for the moment.
Grabowski is trying to break the clinch but Swayze has him pressed against the cage.
Swayze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swayze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swayze misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Swayze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski wants to break free but Swayze has control.
Swayze looking to stall.
Swayze tries to work over Grabowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swayze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Grabowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grabowski blocking some punches.
Swayze misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swayze misses with a knee strike.
Swayze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swayze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swayze is struggling to control the position.
Swayze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Swayze.
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swayze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swayze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swayze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swayze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swayze has Grabowski pressed against the cage.
Swayze lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swayze working aggressively here.
Grabowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swayze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Swayze.
Grabowski connects with a jab.
It looks like Brett Swayze has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swayze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swayze connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Swayze counters by clinching up.
Swayze scores with a knee to the head.
Grabowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Swayze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Swayze'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.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
Swayze throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski looks to land a left hand but Swayze moved out of range nicely.
Grabowski tries to keep at a distance but Swayze has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski dodges an elbow strike from Swayze.
Grabowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grabowski is trying to break the clinch but Swayze has him pressed against the cage.
Swayze with a knee to the head.
Swayze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grabowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swayze tries to clinch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Brett Swayze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swayze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grabowski connects with a jab.
Swayze lands a head kick!
Swayze throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swayze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Swayze misses.
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Swayze is out of range.
Grabowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swayze counters with a good low kick that Grabowski was not able to check.
Brett Swayze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swayze lands with an overhand left.
Grabowski throws an off balance right hand
and Swayze counters with a good low kick that Grabowski was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Swayze.
Swayze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swayze throws a sloppy head kick and Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Swayze throws a lazy uppercut
and Grabowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayze lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swayze circles away quickly and effectively.
Swayze throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
Swayze tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Grabowski.
Swayze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swayze misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swayze, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grabowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Swayze.
Swayze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabowski.
Swayze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swayze avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swayze scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swayze misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Swayze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Swayze's cut.
That's time! Grabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swayze tries to land a front kick but Grabowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grabowski throws a nice looking combination but Swayze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swayze misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski takes one to the chin there.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Swayze.
A head kick from Swayze lands but Grabowski takes it in his stride.
Swayze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Swayze scores with a leg kick.
Swayze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayze wants to clinch.
A big left from Swayze misses.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
Grabowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swayze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swayze wants to clinch.
Swayze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayze misses with a head kick.
Swayze throws a leg kick but Grabowski moved away.
Swayze walks into a straight right hand from Grabowski.
Swayze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Grabowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swayze tries a head kick but it misses.
Swayze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayze wants to clinch.
Grabowski avoids a kick to the body.
Swayze checks a low kick from Grabowski.
Swayze throws a leg kick which misses Grabowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Grabowski tries to avoid it.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that Swayze avoids nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swayze.
Grabowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swayze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grabowski scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swayze moves into range and clinches up with Grabowski.
Swayze pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swayze looking to throw knees to the head but Grabowski is blocking nicely.
Grabowski tries to break the clinch but Swayze is controlling the position.
Grabowski tries to break free but Swayze pushes him back against the cage.
Swayze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grabowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swayze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski blocking some punches.
Brett Swayze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swayze lands with a right to the head.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swayze gets through Grabowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swayze misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Swayze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swayze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Swayze!
After the big win, Brett Swayze made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bobtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobtsov has chosen Current Value & Donny - Drill as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bobtsov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Bobtsov thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bobtsov scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobtsov scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobtsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Bobtsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobtsov blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobtsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobtsov avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Bobtsov.
A nice left hand lands by Bobtsov.
Bobtsov trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Bobtsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobtsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobtsov controls his hands.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Bobtsov in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Good body shot from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Bobtsov tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Bobtsov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Bobtsov's head.
Bobtsov misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobtsov lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Nice elbow from Bobtsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Bobtsov tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Bobtsov throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bobtsov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bobtsov blocks an elbow strike.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Bobtsov back against the cage.
Bobtsov blocks the elbow strike.
Bobtsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobtsov.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Bobtsov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Bobtsov working Ryan over with knees to the body.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Bobtsov's head.
Ryan lands an elbow inside that Bobtsov shrugs off.
It looks like Dmitriy Bobtsov has been cut.
Bobtsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Bobtsov cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Bobtsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobtsov blocks the elbow strike.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobtsovs head.
Bobtsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobtsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobtsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with an elbow strike.
Bobtsov trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobtsov misses with some punches.
Bobtsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Bobtsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Bobtsov gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobtsov can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Bobtsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobtsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bobtsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike.
Bobtsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobtsov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Bobtsov.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bobtsov blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Bobtsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bobtsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bobtsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bobtsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobtsov.
Ryan tries to work over Bobtsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobtsov lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
Ryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bobtsov backwards.
Bobtsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Dmitriy Bobtsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobtsov controls his hands.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bobtsov backwards.
Ryan tries to work over Bobtsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobtsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryan is keeping busy.
Bobtsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobtsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobtsov avoids the elbow strike from Ryan, against the cage.
Bobtsov lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobtsov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobtsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan tries a body shot but Bobtsov blocks it.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Bobtsov, against the cage.
Bobtsov crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Bobtsov managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Bobtsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobtsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Bobtsov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Bobtsov gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
A short left from Ryan.
Bobtsov is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Bobtsov lands a right hand.
Bobtsov lands a nice uppercut.
Bobtsov blocks an uppercut.
Bobtsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bobtsov fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bobtsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobtsov misses with an elbow strike.
Bobtsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bobtsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Bobtsov lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bobtsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bobtsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Bobtsov.
Ryan presses Bobtsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike.
Bobtsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobtsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobtsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobtsov blocks an elbow strike.
Bobtsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Bobtsov.
Bobtsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries a body shot but Bobtsov blocks it.
Ryan trying to land knees to the body.
Bobtsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobtsov trying to land knees to the body.
Bobtsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Bobtsov misses with a body punch.
Bobtsov scores with a hook to the body.
Bobtsov missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov blocking some punches.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobtsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bobtsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Bobtsov lands a body punch.
Bobtsov lands a nice elbow.
Bobtsov lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bobtsov obliges.
Bobtsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Bobtsov scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Bobtsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Bobtsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bobtsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bobtsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Bobtsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Bobtsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bobtsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bobtsov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bobtsov misses with a wild body shot.
Bobtsov misses with a double jab.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobtsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryan.
Bobtsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Bobtsov scores with a three punch combo!
Bobtsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobtsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan throws a front kick aimed at Bobtsov's knee but Bobtsov avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bobtsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobtsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobtsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobtsov.
That kick from Bobtsov tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bobtsov lands a jab to the nose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobtsov.
Ryan slips a straight right by Bobtsov.
Dmitriy Bobtsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobtsov connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Bobtsov connects with a body shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobtsov misses with the combination.
Ryan defending well as Bobtsov loads up on a big left hand.
Bobtsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryan. Bobtsov shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to work over Bobtsov's front leg with a kick but Bobtsov checks it.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobtsov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Bobtsov saw that one coming.
Bobtsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobtsov throws a nice head kick!
Bobtsov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bobtsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a solid leg kick but Bobtsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryan.
Bobtsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Bobtsov.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bobtsov fails to land.
Ryan presses Bobtsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bobtsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bobtsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bobtsov.
Ryan avoiding damage as Bobtsov throws knees to the body.
Ryan avoiding damage as Bobtsov throws knees to the body.
Bobtsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobtsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobtsov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobtsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ryan throws an elbow but misses.
Bobtsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bobtsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bobtsov backwards.
Ryan misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bobtsov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bobtsov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan thumps Bobtsov with a low kick.
Dmitriy Bobtsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobtsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bobtsov scores with a body shot.
Bobtsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bobtsov blocks the leg kick.
Bobtsov avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bobtsov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bobtsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Bobtsov swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bobtsov.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobtsov.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov misses with a few strikes there.
Bobtsov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bobtsov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobtsov misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan throws a body punch but Bobtsov moves out of range.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Bobtsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bobtsov tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Bobtsov avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Bobtsov.
Ryan lands with a hook. Bobtsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bobtsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobtsov misses with a low kick.
Bobtsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Bobtsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobtsov tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Bobtsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan throws a body punch but Bobtsov moves out of range.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Bobtsov lands a jab to the nose.
Bobtsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bobtsov blocks the body kick.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Bobtsov ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov jabs at Ryan's body.
Bobtsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bobtsov throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Bobtsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan thumps Bobtsov with a low kick.
Ryan digs a good hook to Bobtsov's body.
Bobtsov lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
Bobtsov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobtsov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bobtsov misses.
Ryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bobtsov misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Bobtsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobtsov misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dmitriy Bobtsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bobtsov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Bobtsov.
Bobtsov is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Bobtsov throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan with a nice cross.
Bobtsov is rocked!
Ryan throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bobtsov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Ryan!
Tom Ryan is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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