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UPF-M 8: Tapetta versus Rousey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Giraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewyn Martell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lewyn Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Giraldo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martell's corner calls for a 1-2. Martell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greg Giraldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell slips a jab from Giraldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Giraldo misses the target.
Giraldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Giraldo misses the target.
Martell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Greg Giraldo has been cut.
Giraldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martell to score with a decent uppercut.
Martell misses with a straight left.
Giraldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Giraldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giraldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Martell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giraldo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Giraldo misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell throws out a powerful jab.
Martell avoids the body shot from Giraldo.
Giraldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Martell is just out of range.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Giraldo moves out of range easily.
Giraldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giraldo takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martell ducks under a wild hook from Giraldo.
Martell lands a head shot.
Martell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Giraldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell throws a hook but Giraldo avoids it easily.
Giraldo scores with a nice strike.
Martell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Giraldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Giraldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giraldo swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
Giraldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giraldo lands with a nice body punch.
Giraldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martell. Martell obviously looking to wear him down.
Giraldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Giraldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giraldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giraldo throws a hook but Martell blocks it.
Giraldo lands with a cross.
Giraldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giraldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martell.
Martell ducks under a wild hook from Giraldo.
Giraldo misses with a straight left.
Martell jabs Giraldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell lunges at Giraldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giraldo's hand.
Martell slips under a jab.
Giraldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giraldo misses the shot to the body.
Giraldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Giraldo throws a looping overhand right but Martell ducks down to avoid it.
Martell scores with a sloppy right hand. Giraldo should have avoided that one.
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Nice shot by Martell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Martell.
Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giraldo.
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lewyn Martell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Giraldo'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.
Martell takes one to the chin there.
Martell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martell avoids the body shot from Giraldo.
Giraldo misses with a jab to the body
and Martell counters with a straight right hand.
Lewyn Martell is winning the standup battle so far.
Giraldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martell avoids the body shot from Giraldo.
Giraldo missing with a left hand there. Martell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giraldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Giraldo thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Martell misses the target.
Jab by Giraldo.
Giraldo throws a hook but Martell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giraldo lands with a hook. Martell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Giraldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giraldo misses with a wild body shot.
Martell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Martell.
Giraldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Martell misses the shot to the body.
Giraldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Martell is just out of range.
A jab from Martell finds it's way through Giraldo's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell tries a head kick but it misses.
Martell misses with the combination.
Giraldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martell rather than just go for the knockout.
Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giraldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martell.
Martell misses with a lunging right hand
and Giraldo counters with a straight right hand.
Martell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giraldo throws an off balance right hand
and Martell counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giraldo moves away from the strike by Martell.
Giraldo blocks a head kick by Martell.
Martell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo cracks Martell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Martell.
Martell takes a swing at Giraldo's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Martell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Giraldo lands.
Martell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giraldo.
Giraldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Giraldo throws a big shot that misses.
Giraldo lunges at Martell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martell's hand.
Giraldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Giraldo swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Giraldo jabs Martell right on the nose. Martell blinks but takes it well.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell lands a head kick. Giraldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell takes one on the button.
Giraldo throws a hook but Martell blocks it.
Martell misses with a two punch combination.
Martell throws a big shot that misses.
Martell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewyn Martell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martell throws a right hand that Giraldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Giraldo also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giraldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Giraldo moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Giraldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Greg Giraldo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Giraldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Giraldo duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Giraldo misses the target.
Giraldo throws a big shot that misses.
Giraldo cracks Martell with a good jab.
Martell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giraldo throws a hook to the side of Martell's head but Martell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giraldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Giraldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martell.
Giraldo connects with a looping right hand.
Giraldo misses with a straight right.
Giraldo throws a hook but Martell blocks it.
Martell misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martell was well out of range. Poor timing from Giraldo.
Martell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Giraldo connects with the punch.
Martell is looking to slow Giraldo down with leg kicks.
Giraldo misses the jab.
Martell looks to throw the jab but Giraldo is out of range.
Martell ducks under a wild hook from Giraldo.
Giraldo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martell momentarily.
Martell throws a right hand that Giraldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Giraldo also avoids with ease.
Martell looks to throw the jab but Giraldo is out of range.
Giraldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Martell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo throws a body punch but Martell moves out of range.
Martell throws a leg kick but Giraldo checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giraldo. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giraldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martell throws an overhand right that lands on Giraldo's shoulder, as Giraldo tries to avoid the shot.
Martell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giraldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Giraldo swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Giraldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giraldo. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giraldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Giraldo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Giraldo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Giraldo lands a really nice looking cross but Martell seems unphased.
Giraldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Martell.
Giraldo throws a body punch but Martell moves out of range.
Martell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Giraldo under the eye.
Giraldo lands a right hook to the body.
Giraldo misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giraldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giraldo misses the shot to the body.
Martell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giraldo.
Martell throws a shot from downtown. Giraldo moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Martell.
Martell misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giraldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Giraldo misses.
Giraldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martell throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Giraldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Giraldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Giraldo!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Bilokraly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Manderlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Manderlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Bilokraly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Manderlin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manderlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bilokraly pinned against the cage. Bilokraly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manderlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bilokraly tries to sprawl out of it but Manderlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bilokraly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bilokraly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manderlin circles away.
Manderlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilokraly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin Bilokraly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Manderlin.
Manderlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilokraly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bilokraly stuffs the takedown.
Bilokraly closes the distance and clinches up with Manderlin, looking for a takedown. Bilokraly pushes Manderlin against the cage but Manderlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manderlin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manderlin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Manderlin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bilokraly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bilokraly is trying to control Manderlin's posture but Manderlin avoids it.
Bilokraly is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilokraly can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilokraly is looking to regain half guard here but Manderlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Manderlin working the ground and pound.
Manderlin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manderlin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manderlin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bilokraly is avoiding damage well.
Bilokraly wants to control but Manderlin postures up.
Manderlin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manderlin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bilokraly some visible discomfort.
Manderlin working the ground and pound.
Manderlin working the body and head with strikes.
Bilokraly is breathing heavily.
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!
Manderlin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bilokraly is trying to buck Manderlin off.
Bilokraly stops Manderlin from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manderlin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bilokraly some visible discomfort.
Manderlin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manderlin scoring with punches from side control.
Manderlin controls the position from side control.
Manderlin scoring with punches from side control.
Manderlin landing a few strikes.
Bilokraly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bilokraly stops Manderlin from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manderlin cracks Bilokraly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bilokraly is rocked!
Manderlin scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Bilokraly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manderlin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bilokraly looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Manderlin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Manderlin!
Mickey Manderlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Bhaltair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Nugent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhaltair comes into the arena with GSTP blaring out of the sound system. Shawn Bhaltair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Bhaltair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biff Nugent!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhaltair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nugent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bhaltair tries to clinch but Nugent moves out of range.
Nugent pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bhaltair back to the cage. Nugent follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Shawn Bhaltair has been cut.
Bhaltair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nugent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bhaltair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nugent's waist but Nugent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bhaltair off to one side.
Bhaltair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bhaltair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nugent.
Bhaltair doesn't manage to clinch there - Nugent circles away.
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!
Nugent keeps the fight on the outside.
Bhaltair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bhaltair moves into the clinch successfully.
Nugent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nugent wants to break free but Bhaltair has control.
Nugent is trying to break the clinch but Bhaltair is controlling him.
Bhaltair decides to pull guard.
Nugent trying to control but Bhaltair is working from the bottom.
Nugent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nugent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bhaltair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nugent trying to control but Bhaltair is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugent throws a big right hand that misses.
Nugent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nugent throws an elbow that misses. Bhaltair uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nugent's guard. Nice move by Bhaltair!
Nugent is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bhaltair is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bhaltair trying to control but Nugent is working from the bottom.
Bhaltair looking to pass the guard.
Bhaltair stops Nugent from standing up.
Bhaltair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nugent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bhaltair.
Bhaltair postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bhaltair passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugent is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bhaltair asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nugent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nugent is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nugent is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bhaltair is controlling him well.
Nugent taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nugent wants to get back to his feet.
Nugent looks winded!
Bhaltair in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bhaltair wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nugent, who protects the arm well.
Bhaltair landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bhaltair scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhaltair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nugent keeps working.
Nugent is trying to buck Bhaltair off.
An elbow from Bhaltair crashes against the mat.
Nugent wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bhaltair creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nugent sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bhaltair postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bhaltair has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nugent is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bhaltair yanks on the arm and Nugent is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bhaltair.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Bhaltair!
After the big win, Shawn Bhaltair made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MaFiA FightWear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Becerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apichatpong Weerasethakul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Becerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apichatpong Weerasethakul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weerasethakul, right into the meat.
Becerra blocks a head kick by Weerasethakul.
Becerra avoids the head kick by Weerasethakul.
Becerra avoids the head kick by Weerasethakul.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick but Becerra moves out of range.
Becerra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weerasethakul's half guard.
Weerasethakul is trying to get back to full guard.
Weerasethakul is trying to stand back up but Becerra is controlling him
Becerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weerasethakul's head.
Becerra 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.
Becerra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weerasethakul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becerra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Becerra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Becerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Becerra 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul is looking for a sweep. Becerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Becerra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weerasethakul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weerasethakul has hold of Becerra's hands but Becerra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weerasethakul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Becerra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Becerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Becerra lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Becerra lands a nice short elbow.
Becerra winds up and cracks Weerasethakul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becerra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Weerasethakul taking some punishment here, with Becerra in his half guard.
Weerasethakul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becerra is nestled in close to Weerasethakul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becerra slips a nice elbow through Weerasethakul's hands, connecting with Weerasethakul's forehead.
Weerasethakul taking some punishment here, with Becerra in his half guard.
Becerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Becerra connects with a nice short shot to Weerasethakul's temple.
Becerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weerasethakul has hold of Becerra's hands but Becerra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Becerra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weerasethakul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Becerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weerasethakul is rocked!
Becerra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Weerasethakul is still in real trouble! Can Becerra finish him?
Becerra slips a nice elbow through Weerasethakul's hands, connecting with Weerasethakul's forehead.
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. Becerra connects with a nice short shot to Weerasethakul's temple.
Becerra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weerasethakul looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becerra is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Weerasethakul is hurt! He's hurt bad - Becerra fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Weerasethakul from any more punishment! Congratulations to Becerra! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Becerra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axl Steele is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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229 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanae slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
Steele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Satanae misses its intended target.
Steele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele misses with a body kick.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele tries to keep at a distance but Satanae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Satanae taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
It looks like Axl Steele has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Satanae as Steele tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Satanae taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steele is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axl Steele.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Satanae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele 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!
Satanae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Satanae stalls.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satanae backwards.
Satanae stalling.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satanae blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae lands an elbow just above Steele 's eye.
Satanae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Axl Steele's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Satanae.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steele's defenses.
Satanae is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Satanae misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae slowing the pace effectively.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Satanae keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steele's efforts to push away.
Satanae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Satanae lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Axl Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steele tries to pull guard but Satanae holds him up against the cage and eventually Steele drops back down to his feet.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Satanae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steele is working for takedown but Satanae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but Satanae has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae misses with an elbow strike.
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Satanae gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Satanae landing knees to the head.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
Steele tries to pull guard but Satanae won't allow it.
Satanae just leaning against Steele, taking a breather.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Axl Steele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Satanae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigellinus Satanae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axl Steele'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.
Satanae moves into the clinch successfully.
Satanae is trying to stall.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Steele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Satanae landing knees to the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele is trying to stall.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
Satanae working aggressively here.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele stalling.
Tigellinus Satanae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanae content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae avoiding damage.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele tries for a takedown but Satanae manages to get underhooks.
Satanae misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Axl Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tigellinus Satanae!
An out of breath Tigellinus Satanae 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naga comes to the cage accompanied by The Heretic Anthem. Maxwell Price has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kris Naga's chin.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Price!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naga throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price jabs Naga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naga tries to clinch up.
Naga misses with a right hand
letting Price counter with a right hand.
Naga lands a nice shot that snaps Price's head back.
Naga tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naga manages to avoid it.
Price throws a sloppy body shot
and Naga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naga tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
Price connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naga moves into the clinch.
Price tries to work over Naga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price working aggressively here.
Price lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naga has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Naga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naga misses with a punch on the inside.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Price blocking some punches.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Naga avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Naga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naga misses with a punch on the inside.
Price gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Price 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.
Price passes the guard and advances to mount!
Price unloading with bombs!
Naga is rocked!
Naga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
Price loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Naga scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Price land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Price stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell Price!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxwell Price 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Coleman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
The Impaler thows a body shot but no joy.
The Impaler loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
The Impaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coleman distracts The Impaler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Impaler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman is looking to stand up but The Impaler won't let him.
Coleman won't allow The Impaler to sweep him here.
Coleman wants to stand but The Impaler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Impaler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
The Impaler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Impaler working a defensive guard but Coleman passes into half guard.
The Impaler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Impaler's head.
The Impaler trying to control from the bottom.
The Impaler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Coleman is staying active.
The Impaler is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Impaler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler is looking to improve his position.
The Impaler trying to control here.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman with the ground and pound but The Impaler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coleman won't allow The Impaler to sweep him here.
Coleman throws a strike but The Impaler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coleman pushes The Impaler off and gets back to his feet.
The Impaler misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with The Impaler, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes The Impaler against the cage but The Impaler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Impaler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sean Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman moves away from the strike by The Impaler.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
The Impaler throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
The Impaler misses the shot to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch but The Impaler moves out of range.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from The Impaler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Impaler takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
The Impaler looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Impaler as he jumps to the side.
The Impaler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
The Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Impaler scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from The Impaler misses.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but The Impaler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman moves away from the strike by The Impaler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Coleman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coleman darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and The Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Impaler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in The Impaler's guard.
Sean Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Impaler looking for a sweep. Not yet The Impaler, not yet.
The Impaler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman is in close to The Impaler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman is looking to stand up but The Impaler won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
The Impaler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Impaler is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Impaler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Impaler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman wants to stand but The Impaler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Impaler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Impaler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Impaler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
The Impaler wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
The Impaler is working an open guard so Coleman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but The Impaler is working away.
The Impaler tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
The Impaler trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman looks to land a strike but The Impaler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Coleman is looking to improve his position but The Impaler isn't that keen on the idea.
Coleman bucks The Impaler off and manages to get back to his feet!
The Impaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman looks for a takedown but The Impaler sprawls well.
Coleman moves out of range as The Impaler strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Coleman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Impaler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Impaler wants it to stay on the feet.
The Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman feints and as The Impaler raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Impaler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Impaler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but The Impaler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Impaler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Impaler trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vlad The Impaler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Impaler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coleman, as that shot connected.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Impaler lands an overhand right.
Coleman forces The Impaler back against the cage and clinches.
The Impaler trying to control the position but instead, Coleman has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Impaler into the cage.
The Impaler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Impaler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
The Impaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Impaler pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Impaler trying to stall but Coleman improves his position.
The Impaler seems to have recovered his senses.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coleman manages to end up in side control.
Coleman working away.
The Impaler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Impaler trying to control momentarily.
The Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler controlling well, preventing Coleman from escaping the position.
The Impaler wants to control but Coleman manages to buck him off and is now in The Impaler's guard! Nice work there by Coleman!
The Impaler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. The Impaler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by The Impaler!
Sean Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Impaler is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Impaler trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Coleman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapettava dives in and scores a takedown into Rousey's guard.
Rousey looking for a guillotine here but Tapettava defends easily.
Tapettava lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tapettava scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tapettava stands up over Rousey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapettava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tapettava lands a couple of elbows.
Tapettava connects with a couple of short punches.
Tapettava lands a couple of digs.
Tapettava content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tapettava has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tapettava looking to pass the guard.
Tapettava postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava is sitting in close to Rousey's body. Rousey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tapettava is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tapettava is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rousey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Rousey!
A relieved looking Ronald Rousey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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