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WP 19 - House of the Undying PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvon Theriault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dietrich comes into the arena with The presets blaring out of the sound system. Yvon Theriault has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yvon Theriault!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dietrich finds it's way through Theriault's defenses.
Theriault feints and as Dietrich raises his hands in defense, Theriault changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dietrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theriault doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dietrich is tightening it up a little... Theriault has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Theriault reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Theriault taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dietrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ken Dietrich!
Ken Dietrich decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Crackhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Crackhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackhead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grabowski.
Crackhead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grabowski.
Grabowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crackhead avoids it really well and circles away.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackhead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but Crackhead persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Crackhead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Crackhead.
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!
Crackhead throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski scores with a hook to the body. Crackhead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grabowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crackhead tries to buck Grabowski off but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski happy to just control the position for now.
Crackhead is not content to let Grabowski control the position.
Grabowski working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackhead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Crackhead's face as Grabowski controls the position.
Grabowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crackhead is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crackhead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabowski trying to control the position but Crackhead is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grabowski decides to stand back up.
Grabowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crackhead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grabowski is in Crackhead's guard.
Crackhead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crackhead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.
Crackhead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabowski is aware though and is defending well.
Crackhead is breathing heavily.
Grabowski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crackhead has his foot on Grabowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Grabowski is working Crackhead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grabowski looking to pass the guard.
Grabowski wanted to stand there but Crackhead had control of the position.
Crackhead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grabowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crackhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski is looking to stand up but Crackhead won't let him.
Crackhead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grabowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Crackhead wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Crackhead.
Grabowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grabowski wants to pass the guard but Crackhead is defending well.
Crackhead is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Crackhead is refusing to be controlled, as Grabowski sits in half guard.
Crackhead tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.
Crackhead is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Grabowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Grabowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grabowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crackhead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Crackhead with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Crackhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crackhead is trying to defend but Grabowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crackhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crackhead tries to kick Grabowski off but Grabowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grabowski is keen to just control but Crackhead is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing shots but Crackhead is blocking nicely.
Crackhead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabowski.
Crackhead tries to roll over but Grabowski keeps him under control.
Grabowski wants to take a breather but Crackhead is having none of it.
Crackhead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski tries to pass to full mount but Crackhead defends it.
Crackhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabowski wants to take a breather but Crackhead is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing shots but Crackhead is blocking nicely.
Crackhead throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grabowski is trying to control. Crackhead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damian Grabowski.
Grabowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Crackhead. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grabowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crackhead struggling a bit here.
Crackhead is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grabowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crackhead keeps working.
Crackhead sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski blocks the strikes from Crackhead.
Grabowski not doing much here.
Crackhead punching from the bottom.
Grabowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crackhead's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grabowski connects with a nice short shot to Crackhead's temple.
Crackhead wants to get back to his feet.
Crackhead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
Crackhead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grabowski postures up in Crackhead's guard and throws a big left but Crackhead blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crackhead is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski landing with the ground and pound.
Crackhead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crackhead keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Grabowski stands up from Crackhead's guard - Grabowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crackhead counters with a one-two to the body.
Grabowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crackhead!
Crackhead tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crackhead prevents Grabowski from moving into mount.
Grabowski tries to stand but Crackhead is controlling his head.
Crackhead sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crackhead moves into full guard.
Grabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Crackhead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
Grabowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crackhead tries to improve position but can't.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Crackhead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crackhead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grabowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crackhead trying to control here.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Crackhead is pressing down on Grabowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackhead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grabowski!
Crackhead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crackhead controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is working to get back to half guard.
Grabowski wants to hold on but Crackhead pushes him away.
Crackhead gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Grabowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crackhead.
Crackhead closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Crackhead pushes Grabowski against the ropes but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crackhead counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackhead tries to land a leg kick but Grabowski saw it coming and moves away.
Crackhead shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grabowski is trying to defend but Crackhead finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crackhead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crackhead wants to stand but Grabowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead is trying to control the action in half guard but Grabowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crackhead stops Grabowski from getting back to his feet.
Grabowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crackhead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grabowski keeps working.
Crackhead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grabowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crackhead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grabowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crackhead.
Crackhead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crackhead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crackhead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crackhead decides to stand up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Grabowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Crackhead which made him look bad.
Josh Crackhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Grabowski.
Crackhead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grabowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grabowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Grabowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grabowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crackhead is looking to escape.
Grabowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crackhead haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead wants to control but Grabowski is having none of it.
Crackhead is squirming around, avoiding Grabowski's attempts to control the action.
Crackhead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grabowski tries to control but Crackhead wriggling away.
Crackhead tries to reverse the position but Grabowski maintains control.
Crackhead regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski trying to control the action but Crackhead is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Grabowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crackhead has a takedown stuffed.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crackhead did well to prevent Grabowski getting side control.
Crackhead is not content to let Grabowski control the position.
Crackhead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabowski's back!
Crackhead looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crackhead has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Grabowski is defending well but eventually Crackhead manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Grabowski has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Crackhead!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Juras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juras has chosen Tiger as his entrance music. The key to victory for Danny Bear has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamed Juras!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bear has Juras up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juras looks winded!
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!
Bear working Juras over with knees to the body.
Bear landing knees to the head.
Bear with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mamed Juras has been cut.
Bear scores with a knee to the head.
Bear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Juras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bear working Juras over with knees to the body.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bear.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear landing knees to the head.
Bear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Juras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bear.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear crunches a lovely knee into Juras's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Bear.
Bear lands a big knee! That's hurt Juras! Oh, he's all over the place! Bear lands another knee that sends Juras to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Bear!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Perry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sound of Maddness from Shinedown. Werdum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jedi Mind Tricks - On the Eve of War feat. GZA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werdum motions for Perry to come forward. Werdum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perry wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Werdum working a defensive guard here.
Werdum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there.
Werdum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Fabricio Werdum has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry pushing down on Werdum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Werdum is just riding it out for now. Perry eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum is trying to get back to full guard.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Werdum tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Perry seems content to control.
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Perry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perry is pressing down on Werdum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Werdum is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Werdum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perry stands up from half guard.
Werdum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Werdum's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perry trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Werdum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Perry is looking to advance position but Werdum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Werdum raining down shots from the mount!
Perry tries to hold on but Werdum pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Werdum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Perry tries to hold on but Werdum postures up.
BOOM! Werdum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Perry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Perry is trying to escape back to his feet but Werdum uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Werdum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Perry to see if he's OK.
Werdum wants to stand but Perry has his arm trapped.
Werdum lands a nice forearm strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Perry but he's now mounted!
Perry is trying desperately to improve position.
Perry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werdum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perry looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that Perry really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Werdum is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Perry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Perry!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Werdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perry advances to half guard.
Perry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perry is nestled in close to Werdum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Werdum wants to get back to full guard.
Perry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Werdum is looking to improve his position but Perry isn't that keen on the idea.
Perry jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Werdum manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Perry controls the position.
Werdum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Werdum takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Werdum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Perry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Perry working the ground and pound.
Perry working the ground and pound.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Werdum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Werdum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry laying and praying for a moment but Werdum takes advantage and regains half guard.
Perry prevents Werdum from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Werdum gets caught flat footed, as Perry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Perry trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Perry postures up in Werdum's guard and throws a big left but Werdum blocks it.
Perry throws a big elbow that misses.
Werdum looking for subs off his back but Perry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Perry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Werdum regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Werdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perry manages to get himself to full guard.
Perry controlling the position.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Werdum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perry works over Werdum with some ground and pound from guard.
Perry passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry is pressing down on Werdum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Werdum is holding on for now.
Perry trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Werdum is defending well.
Perry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perry is thwarting Werdum's attempts to control the position.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Perry is trying to work for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perry wants to work for an arm triangle but Werdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Werdum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Perry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Werdum actively working from the bottom here.
Werdum wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to work for an arm triangle but Werdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Werdum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perry is keen to just control but Werdum is a slippery customer.
Blake Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Werdum wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perry is keen to just control but Werdum is a slippery customer.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Werdum is defending well.
Perry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Perry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Werdum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perry prevents Werdum from improving his position.
Perry tries to pass to full mount but Werdum defends it.
Perry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Werdum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perry passes into half guard.
Werdum tries to get to full guard but Perry has control of the leg.
Perry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Werdum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perry.
Perry seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.
Perry lands strikes from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Perry decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Werdum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perry swivels and escapes.
Perry tries to clinch but Werdum moves out of range.
Werdum throws a one two combo.
Werdum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perry, pushing him back against the ropes.
Werdum is trying to break the clinch but Perry has him pressed against the ropes.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Werdum just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Werdum is looking to break free of the clinch but Perry has double underhooks.
Perry is looking for a takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to work over Werdum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Werdum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Werdum, pushing him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Werdum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum gets through Perry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Werdum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perry pulls guard successfully.
Perry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perry tries to get out of the position.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Werdum trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Werdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
Blake Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Werdum wants to stand and escape but instead Perry has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Perry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perry passes Werdum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werdum is defending against the submission attempts here by Perry.
Werdum actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Blake Perry!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Blake Perry!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Blake Perry!
Blake Perry wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Blake Perry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pele St Pierre struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pele St Pierre is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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161 lbs
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177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pele St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
St Pierre gets a double leg takedown into Esposito's guard.
St Pierre looks winded!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Esposito 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.
Esposito is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esposito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esposito wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
Esposito is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Esposito tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control. Esposito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esposito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pele St Pierre.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Esposito. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito fails with the takedown
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch.
Esposito is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre has him pressed against the ropes.
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Esposito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but St Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
St Pierre drives through and clinches with Esposito against the ropes.
St Pierre taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on St Pierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esposito can't get the takedown.
Esposito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by St Pierre after a bit of a struggle.
Esposito goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Pierre prevents it.
St Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Esposito tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Esposito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Esposito is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito struggling a bit here.
St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Esposito tries to bench press St Pierre off him but St Pierre keeps the position.
Esposito manages to work his way to half guard, despite St Pierre's best efforts.
Esposito trying to control from the bottom.
Esposito wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Esposito defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is thwarting Esposito's attempts to control the position.
Esposito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Esposito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
Esposito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esposito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre wants to stand and escape but instead Esposito has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Esposito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St Pierre's guard.
Esposito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Esposito is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Esposito wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to stand but his hand is stuck under St Pierre.
Esposito trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Esposito wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
St Pierre rushes Esposito and presses him up against the ropes.
Esposito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Esposito didn't expect that.
Esposito wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Esposito has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think St Pierre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Esposito has tightened it up now! St Pierre should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Esposito!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Esposito thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osold Seth Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cruz's choice of entrance music: T.I - Big Shit Poppin. Nick Cruz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Osold Seth Sinclair's chin.
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seth Sinclair wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Seth Sinclair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seth Sinclair throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Seth Sinclair throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a head kick that drops Seth Sinclair to the mat! Seth Sinclair scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Seth Sinclair is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seth Sinclair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a crisp right that sends Seth Sinclair to the canvas! Cruz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Cruz!
Nick Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukuru Lemu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sheep Dogs - I Don't Get By. Tukuru Lemu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick St Pierre's chin.
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tukuru Lemu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemu ducks right into an uppercut from St Pierre.
Lemu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemu's hands.
St Pierre lunges at Lemu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemu's hand.
Lemu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemu.
Lemu tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
Lemu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lemu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemu slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Lemu lands a hook that stumbles St Pierre back into the ropes. Lemu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping St Pierre to the canvas! Lemu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - St Pierre has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tukuru Lemu!
After the big win, Tukuru Lemu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Backyard Fighting and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sans pression. The key to victory for Kris Bennett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chupacabra misses with an uppercut.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chupacabra actively working from the bottom here.
Chupacabra is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bennett is tapping! Great win for Chupacabra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). El Chupacabra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakk Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas's entrance music is WolfMother. A fine choice. Wylde has chosen A Song For You by Zack Wylde as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Okin Slavas is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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188 lbs
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196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okin Slavas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakk Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Slavas.
Wylde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wylde throws a head kick but Slavas moves out of range.
Wylde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Wylde.
Zakk Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wylde.
Wylde throws a low kick but Slavas avoids it.
Slavas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slavas postures up and lands a big shot to Wylde's brow.
Slavas throwing strikes from guard but Wylde blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slavas.
Slavas pushes down on Wylde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wylde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slavas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slavas wants to free his trapped foot but Wylde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas trying to control from half guard but Wylde is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slavas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wylde sees it coming and defends easily.
Slavas content to control rather than advance.
Slavas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slavas.
Slavas trying to mount his opponent but Wylde defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas trying to control from half guard but Wylde is working away.
Wylde wants to sweep but Slavas has passed to side control!
Slavas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slavas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slavas tries for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.
Slavas cracks Wylde with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slavas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavas tries for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.
Slavas trying to control the position but Wylde is working away.
Slavas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slavas wants to control for a moment but Wylde uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wylde trying to hold on to Slavas's head to control him but Slavas postures up.
Slavas trying to control from half guard but Wylde is working away.
Slavas is trying to work for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde is not content to let Slavas control the position.
Wylde looking for submissions off his back.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slavas thows a huge punch but Wylde dodges it nicely.
Slavas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wylde is trying to stand up here but Slavas is controlling him well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slavas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wylde defending well though.
Wylde is staying active underneath Slavas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slavas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slavas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slavas is looking for a kimura here.
Slavas thows a huge punch but Wylde dodges it nicely.
Slavas is keen to just control but Wylde is a slippery customer.
Slavas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wylde defends it well.
Slavas is trying to work for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slavas controlling the pace.
Slavas seems to be working for a kimura but Wylde defends the submission attempt.
Slavas not doing much here.
Slavas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wylde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slavas moves into full mount! Wylde won't be happy about that!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wylde is bucking up trying to escape but Slavas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slavas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wylde defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slavas.
Wylde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slavas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slavas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Slavas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Slavas looking to control but Wylde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries to hold on but Slavas postures up.
Slavas trying to control but Wylde is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slavas controlling the position easily from mount.
Wylde is squirming around, avoiding Slavas's attempts to control the action.
Slavas is working for a guillotine from mount but Wylde frees his head quite easily.
Wylde is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Slavas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Wylde is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okin Slavas!
Okin Slavas retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Okin Slavas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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