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OFC: Blood Night XXIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Collins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Collins quickly recovers to half guard.
Collins has hold of Watson's hands but Watson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watson 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.
Watson is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Watson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Watson there.
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watson working over Collins with some ground and pound. Collins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
Collins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Watson has passed into side control.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Watson tries to score with some ground and pound. Collins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Watson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Watson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins taking a bit of punishment here - Watson scoring with strikes.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Watson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Watson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Watson cracks Collins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Watson working Collins over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watson tries to clinch up.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Watson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watson is looking for a takedown.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins which made him look bad.
Watson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Watson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Collins is looking to regain half guard here but Watson keeps moving and retains side control.
Watson lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson cracks Collins with a big right hand but Collins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Watson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watson scores with punches from side control.
Watson scoring with punches and elbows.
Collins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watson.
Watson grinds an elbow into Collins's temple.
Watson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Watson decides to stand back up. Watson steps back and let's Collins get back to his feet.
Watson drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Watson tries to pull guard but Collins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Watson has hold of one of Collins's legs. Collins is fighting the takedown attempt but Watson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson postures up.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins 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.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Collins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson stands and steps away. Collins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson clinches.
Watson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Collins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Watson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Watson shoots in.
Collins instigates a clinch.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watson is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Watson circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Collins is trying to hold Watson in close to prevent damage but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Collins is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Watson wants to stand but Collins is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Watson wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins works over Watson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Collins escapes and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Frank Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tech N9ne - Am I A Psycho? (Feat. B.o.B. and Hopsin) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manlio Marconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwyane Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin blocks a head kick by Marconi.
Manlio Marconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffin darts in trying to clinch
and Marconi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Marconi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marconi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Griffin tries to clinch but Marconi moves away
and Marconi counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marconi keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin wants to clinch
and Marconi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manlio Marconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marconi takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Griffin throws an elbow but misses.
Marconi has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marconi as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Marconi pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marconi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marconi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marconi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marconi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.
Marconi has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marconi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dwyane Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Marconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin wants to clinch but Marconi slips to the side
and Marconi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marconi connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin closes the distance but Marconi moves to the side
and Marconi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marconi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin wants to clinch
and Marconi counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin moves to clinch but Marconi breaks away
and Marconi counters with a head kick. That will keep Griffin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Marconi is avoiding it.
Griffin tries to clinch up
and Marconi counters with a nice body shot.
Marconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marconi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Marconi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marconi closes the distance and clinches.
Marconi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marconi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Marconi won't let him.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marconi is pulling down on Griffin's head. It's preventing any offense from Griffin, at least for the moment.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marconi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manlio Marconi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marconi rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Marconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Marconi is avoiding it.
Griffin wants to clinch but Marconi slips to the side
and Marconi counters with a head kick.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Marconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Marconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marconi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marconi jumps guard.
Marconi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Marconi.
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!
Marconi is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marconi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Griffin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manlio Marconi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen I Buy the Drugs as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Jefferson's head.
It looks like Abe Jefferson has been cut.
Valentine with a jab.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson lands a head kick!
A left and a right from Valentine both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jefferson is controlling him.
Jefferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valentine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valentine has escaped and now he's on top!
Valentine tries to stand but Jefferson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Valentine stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Jefferson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valentine on his heels. He'll look to pass Valentine's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine looking to control.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine has his feet on Jefferson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Jefferson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jefferson lands in his opponent's guard.
Valentine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Abe Jefferson's cut is getting worse.
Jefferson fails with the takedown.
Valentine throws a head kick that Jefferson semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Jefferson shoots in.
Jefferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abe Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine lands with a hook. Jefferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a few strikes there.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valentine!
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Abe Jefferson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Valentine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Jefferson'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.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abe Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jefferson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine is trying to stand back up but Jefferson is controlling him
Jefferson tries to stand and escape but Valentine actually recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine wants to stand up but Jefferson is controlling him.
Jefferson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jefferson stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
Jefferson prevents Valentine from getting back to his feet.
Jefferson postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valentine, up you get!
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentine lands a head shot.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentine leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeez, Abe Jefferson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Valentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Valentine cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked
so Valentine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jefferson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Jefferson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine darts in and clinches Jefferson up against the cage.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Jefferson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abe Jefferson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Valentine!
After the big win, Dick Valentine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors For Sale. (Q159) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Piano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Evan Pike has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evan Pike seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
250 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Piano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano connects with a single shot there.
Pike misses with a wild body shot.
Pike throws a poor cross that misses
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pike misses with a head kick.
Pike throws an off balance right hand
and Piano counters with a left to the body.
Piano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano looking to score a takedown here. Pike is defending well but Piano drives through and ends up in Pike's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Piano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Piano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Piano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano controlling from the top position.
Don Piano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Piano shoots for a double leg takedown but Pike sprawls well. He's pushed Piano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pike swinging wildly here.
Piano moves out of range as Pike strikes.
Pike lands a nice looking body shot.
Pike throws a poor cross that misses
and Piano counters with a three punch combo that has Pike backing up. Pike nods at Piano to acknowledge the strikes.
Piano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pike is out of range and Piano settles back down.
Piano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Piano showed some decent athleticism there.
Piano wants to pass to mount but Pike is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano wants to take a breather but Pike is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Piano was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pike.
Pike misses with a lunging right hand
and Piano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Piano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pike.
No luck for Piano with that takedown attempt.
Piano moves into the clinch successfully.
Piano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pike up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pike stalling.
Piano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pike is trying to break the clinch but Piano has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano.
Pike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piano throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
A big right from Pike misses.
Piano closes the distance and clinches.
Pike throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pike misses with a looping left.
A combination from Piano does no damage.
Piano throws a nice looking combination but Pike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Pike misses its intended target.
A jab from Pike misses.
Piano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Evan Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Piano.
Pike misses with an uppercut. Piano saw that one coming.
Pike misses with a right hand
and Piano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pike misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piano.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Don Piano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piano gets a takedown into half guard.
Pike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, if Piano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Piano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pike's head.
Piano trying to control from half guard but Pike is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Piano.
Pike looks to land a right hand but Piano moved out of range.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Piano throws a combination. Pike tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Evan Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piano.
A low kick from Pike misses
and Piano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pike loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Pike is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Piano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Piano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pike back to the cage. Piano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pike misses with a leg kick
and Piano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pike's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Piano wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
Piano with a nice head shot there.
Pike keeping moving, preventing Piano from controlling successfully.
Piano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Don Piano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Piano moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws a jab but it's blocked by Piano.
Pike misses with a looping left.
Piano looks to land a left hand but Pike moved out of range nicely.
Pike feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pike throws an off balance right hand
and Piano counters with a nice body shot.
Pike misses with a hook. Piano ducked under it nicely.
Piano tries to bum rush Pike with a series of wild strikes but Pike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pike rather than just go for the knockout.
Piano shoots in for a takedown but Pike shows good takedown defense.
Evan Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Piano.
Piano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Pike does it's job there.
Piano throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
Pike works the jab nicely.
Pike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano moves in looking to clinch but Pike pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piano.
Pike struggles to land a body shot inside as Piano controls his hands.
Pike misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pike fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pike fails to land.
Pike has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piano blocks a body shot from Pike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Piano counters with a two punch combo.
Piano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pike looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Piano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Piano is trying to move to mount but Pike reverses beautifully and ends up in Piano's guard.
Pike is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Piano.
Piano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Piano somewhat.
Pike scores with a one two! Piano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Piano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pike looks to land a left hand but Piano moved out of range nicely.
Piano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evan Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike misses with a hook.
Piano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pike can pounce on him.
Pike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano throws a lazy uppercut
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pike swats away the attempt to clinch by Piano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano tries for a takedown but Pike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Piano checks the leg kick.
Pike misses with a straight right.
Pike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piano.
Pike throws a right hand that Piano ducks under and follows up with a left that Piano also avoids with ease.
Don Piano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piano.
Evan Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Piano.
Piano darts in trying to clinch
enabling Pike to counter with a crisp jab.
Pike slips a jab and a cross from Piano.
Evan Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike with a jab.
It looks like Don Piano has been cut.
Piano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pike looks to score with a jab to the body but Piano is just out of range.
No joy there for Piano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piano slips a straight right by Pike.
Pike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piano throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Pike throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
Pike throws a head kick but Piano moves out of range.
Pike stuffs the takedown.
Pike dips to his left and cracks Piano with an uppercut!
Piano moves out of range as Pike strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pike throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
Piano tries to circle away but Pike has him pinned against the cage.
Pike gets through Piano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piano prevents a body shot from Pike.
Pike tries to break the clinch but Piano is controlling the position.
Pike misses with the head strike.
Piano slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piano tries for a takedown but Pike manages to get underhooks.
Pike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pike misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Pike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Piano!
Don Piano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Going Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison's entrance music is Metalingus. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
139 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Going Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nutz is trying to defend but Morrison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutz defending well though.
Nutz 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.
Nutz won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Morrison works his way into side control.
Nutz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morrison.
Nutz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morrison.
Nutz wants to get back to his feet.
Nutz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz pushes Morrison away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrison gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morrison has an Americana. Nutz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Morrison is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Morrison hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Morrison!
An out of breath John Morrison 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renner comes to the cage accompanied by Little Pills. Petrenko has chosen Bro Hymm/ Pennywise as his entrance music. Dmitry Petrenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Petrenko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renner shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Renner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrenko scores with a four punch combination!
Petrenko thows a leg kick but Renner checks it
and Renner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Renner with that takedown attempt.
Petrenko lands with a nice combination. Renner backs away looking to recover.
Renner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrenko throws a series of punches but Renner moves out of range.
Renner with a jab.
Petrenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Renner.
Renner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Renner staying out of range there.
Petrenko lands a leg kick that knocks Renner off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrenko.
Renner shoots in but Petrenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Renner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Renner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Renner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Petrenko misses.
Petrenko misses with a body shot.
Petrenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renner is out of range.
Petrenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Renner is looking for a kimura but Petrenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Renner to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrenko is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko is refusing to be controlled, as Renner sits in half guard.
Renner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrenko's head.
Renner 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.
Petrenko is looking to escape.
Petrenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renner is nestled in close to Petrenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Renner content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrenko for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Renner misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Renner drives through with a takedown into Petrenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Renner stops Petrenko from standing up.
Petrenko 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.
Petrenko is pulling down on Renner's head. It's preventing any offense from Renner, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Renner trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
Petrenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renner.
Renner content to stall in guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Petrenko throws a front kick that sends Renner stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrenko misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Petrenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Petrenko leaves Renner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrenko tries to bum rush Renner with a series of wild strikes but Renner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renner shoots in for a takedown but Petrenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
Renner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrenko scores with a one two! Renner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Renner fails with the takedown
and Petrenko counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renner misses with a takedown
and Petrenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner dives in and grabs Petrenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrenko pushes down on Renner's head and hops out.
Petrenko feints and then cracks Renner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renner down.
Petrenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renner fails with a takedown attempt.
Renner misses with a takedown
and Petrenko counters with a leg kick.
Petrenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrenko throws a right hand that Renner ducks under and follows up with a left that Renner also avoids with ease.
Petrenko throws a series of punches but Renner moves out of range.
Renner throws out a powerful jab.
Petrenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Renner checks a leg kick.
Petrenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner misses with a wild combination.
Renner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Petrenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrenko throws a sloppy head kick and Renner moves out of range easily.
Dmitry Petrenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Renner finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Jeremy Renner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Renner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renner scores with a hook.
Renner dodges the punch combination from Petrenko.
Dmitry Petrenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Petrenko tenderised Renner's leg. Renner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Renner is just out of range.
Renner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrenko defends it nicely.
Renner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Renner misses with a head shot. Petrenko uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Renner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Petrenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Petrenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renner.
A clash of legs there as Renner blocks the low kick.
Petrenko misses with a head kick.
Renner throws an overhand right that lands on Petrenko's shoulder, as Petrenko tries to avoid the shot.
Petrenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Renner. Renner gets slowly back to his feet.
Renner shoots in for a double leg but Petrenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Renner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Renner misses with a two punch combination.
Petrenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renner ducks under a wild hook from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a series of punches but Renner avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Renner or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrenko which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Renner checks a leg kick.
Renner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Renner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Renner is looking to take a break and control but Petrenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Renner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Petrenko to see if he's OK.
Petrenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Renner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Renner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrenko manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrenko controls Renner momentarily but Renner frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrenko has wrist control.
Dmitry Petrenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Renner looking to pass the guard.
Renner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renner landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renner.
Renner drops back looking for a leg! Petrenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrenko manages to kick Renner off! Renner jumps back into Petrenko's guard.
Petrenko keeping moving, preventing Renner from controlling successfully.
Renner scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Renner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dmitry Petrenko!
Dmitry Petrenko made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino has chosen Freaks and Geeks as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino swats away the attempt to clinch by Travolta.
Travolta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Travolta scrambles back to his feet.
Travolta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Travolta is just out of range.
Gambino misses with a hook. Travolta ducked under it nicely.
Gambino lands a nice shot that snaps Travolta's head back.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambino sprawls well. Gambino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Travolta gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Travolta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Gambino punishes Travolta's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino swings for the body but Travolta moves out of range.
Travolta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Travolta.
Travolta slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
Gambino misses with a hook.
Gambino throws a hook but Travolta blocks it.
Gambino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Travolta eats them both and turns towards Gambino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Gambino.
Travolta moves to clinch but Gambino breaks away
and Gambino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travolta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travolta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gambino pinned against the cage. Gambino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Travolta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travolta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gambino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travolta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travolta shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.
Travolta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
Travolta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gambino was covering up waiting for the punch and Travolta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travolta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Travolta working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Travolta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Travolta working the body and head with strikes.
Travolta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Travolta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Travolta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travolta trying to control the action but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Travolta throws an elbow but Gambino slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gambino regains half guard, as Travolta was trying to land strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travolta seems to be working for a kimura but Gambino defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gambino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Childish Gambino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gambino looks to land a right hand but Travolta moved out of range.
Travolta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travolta manages to avoid it.
Travolta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Travolta is rocked!
Travolta leaves his chin hanging out and Gambino seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Travolta crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Childish Gambino!
A very excited looking Childish Gambino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquiao.
Jab, jab by Pacquiao - just one landing.
Wisniewski lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wisniewski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wisniewski under the eye.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Wisniewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wisniewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wisniewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wisniewski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao tries a low kick but Wisniewski avoids it.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wisniewski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pacquiao - the referee stops the clock and Wisniewski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pacquiao. Wisniewski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herman Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wisniewski is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao gets caught flat footed, as Wisniewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pacquiao keeping full guard, as Wisniewski tries to pass.
Wisniewski looking to sit in guard and control but Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wisniewski is trying to hold Pacquiao in close to prevent damage but Pacquiao has managed to pass into half guard.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wisniewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wisniewski is trying to maintain the position but Pacquiao is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wisniewski keeps working.
Pacquiao tries to stand and escape but Wisniewski actually recovers to full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wisniewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Wisniewski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wisniewski 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.
Wisniewski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wisniewski trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wisniewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacquiao trying to control but Wisniewski is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Herman Pacquiao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wisniewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick that knocks Wisniewski off balance momentarily.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wisniewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wisniewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wisniewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Wisniewski avoids the punch easily.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wisniewski momentarily.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wisniewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wisniewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Wisniewski avoids it easily.
Pacquiao is looking to slow Wisniewski down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a solid body kick.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Wisniewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herman Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Wisniewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisniewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wisniewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wisniewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wisniewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski cracks a nice hook into Pacquiao's ribs.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
Wisniewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Wisniewski with a series of wild strikes but Wisniewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Wisniewski avoids it well.
Wisniewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wisniewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Wisniewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a head kick.
Wisniewski fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Wisniewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wisniewski misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wisniewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wisniewski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacquiao's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wisniewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao wants to hit a switch here but Wisniewski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pacquiao there!
Wisniewski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pacquiao because Wisniewski loaded up on that one.
Wisniewski unloads with some shots from mount but Pacquiao bucks and avoids them well.
Pacquiao tries to hold on but Wisniewski postures up.
Wisniewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacquiao is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wisniewski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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.
Wisniewski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pacquiao wants to control but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Pacquiao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wisniewski trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Wisniewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacquiao wants to control but Wisniewski is keeping busy.
Wisniewski is stalling here. Pacquiao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wisniewski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pacquiao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wisniewski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wisniewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wisniewski prevents Pacquiao from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao controls the position.
Wisniewski is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Wisniewski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao wants to clinch up but Wisniewski keeps it at a distance.
Wisniewski throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Wisniewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wisniewski rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao ducks right into an uppercut from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacquiao.
Wisniewski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Pacquiao is predictable there
and Wisniewski counters with a nice body shot.
Wisniewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wisniewski misses with a wild combination.
Wisniewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wisniewski is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wisniewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wisniewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wisniewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wisniewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Herman Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to slow Wisniewski down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao jabs Wisniewski right on the nose. Wisniewski blinks but takes it well.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski blocks the body kick.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wisniewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao works Wisniewski's body with a nice hook.
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!
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the body
and Wisniewski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wisniewski is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacquiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wisniewski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wisniewski 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wisniewski lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Wisniewski has control of the leg.
Wisniewski throwing shots but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wisniewski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wisniewski's back!
Pacquiao controlling well, preventing Wisniewski from escaping the position.
Good control from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pacquiao's guard. Nice work there by Wisniewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Wisniewski from controlling successfully.
Wisniewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wisniewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Wisniewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Wisniewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wisniewski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Wisniewski!
Pawel Wisniewski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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