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CEFC 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Julianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Magalhaes had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Julianno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Julianno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magalhaes ducks under a wild hook from Julianno.
Julianno misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Magalhaes to counter with a crisp jab.
Julianno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julianno looks to land a combination but Magalhaes avoids it well.
Julianno misses with a body punch
and Magalhaes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Julianno misses.
Julianno scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vince Magalhaes has been cut.
Julianno tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Julianno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Julianno pinned against the cage. Julianno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magalhaes shoots in and drives through. Julianno sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julianno looks to throw the jab but Magalhaes is out of range.
Magalhaes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julianno looks to land a left hand but Magalhaes moved out of range nicely.
Julianno misses with a combination
letting Magalhaes counter with a right hand.
Julianno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magalhaes.
Good standup being displayed there by Julianno as he connects with a hook.
Wesley Julianno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Julianno misses with a lunging right hand
so Magalhaes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Julianno keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julianno pulls Magalhaes in close to his closed guard and prevents Magalhaes from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes stops Julianno from standing up.
Julianno keeping moving, preventing Magalhaes from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magalhaes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Julianno is pulling down on Magalhaes's head to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wesley Julianno wasn't active enough on the ground.
Julianno looks to land a left hand but Magalhaes moved out of range nicely.
Julianno misses with a series of wild punches.
Julianno misses with an uppercut. Magalhaes saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julianno misses the body punch
and Magalhaes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magalhaes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magalhaes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Julianno swinging wildly here.
Julianno connects with a single shot there.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Julianno cracks Magalhaes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magalhaes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Julianno finish him?
Oh Magalhaes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Julianno.
Julianno misses with a hook. Magalhaes ducked under it nicely.
Magalhaes seems to have got his legs back now.
Julianno tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Julianno misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julianno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magalhaes.
Magalhaes ducks under a wild hook from Julianno.
Julianno tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magalhaes ducks under a wild hook from Julianno.
Wesley Julianno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julianno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magalhaes slips a jab and a cross from Julianno.
Julianno throws a right hand that misses
and Magalhaes counters with a takedown into side control.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Julianno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magalhaes but great work by Julianno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magalhaes is not content to let Julianno control the position.
Julianno wants to stand but Magalhaes is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Julianno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Magalhaes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Julianno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magalhaes moves out of range of the strikes.
Julianno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Julianno tries to land a front kick but Magalhaes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magalhaes slips a jab from Julianno.
Wesley Julianno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magalhaes drives through with a takedown into Julianno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Julianno keeping moving, preventing Magalhaes from controlling successfully.
Julianno wants to stand and escape but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Magalhaes looking to pass the guard.
Magalhaes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Julianno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magalhaes has Julianno in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julianno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Julianno is one step ahead there.
Julianno trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julianno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julianno wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
Magalhaes trying to keep a closed guard but Julianno is proving a slippery customer.
Julianno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wesley Julianno hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Julianno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesley Julianno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Julianno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Julianno misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julianno misses with an uppercut
and Magalhaes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Julianno throws a jab but it's blocked by Magalhaes.
Julianno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magalhaes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Julianno misses.
Magalhaes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julianno misses with a looping left.
Julianno thows a body shot but no joy.
Julianno misses the jab.
Julianno misses with a hook.
Magalhaes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Julianno throws out the jab.
Julianno cracks Magalhaes with a good jab.
Julianno is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Julianno as he avoids it easily.
Julianno drops Magalhaes with a beautiful combination! Magalhaes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Julianno is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julianno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magalhaes.
Julianno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magalhaes.
Julianno just misses with a punch to the body.
Magalhaes moves away from the strike by Julianno.
Julianno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Julianno connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Magalhaes! He's out on his feet! Julianno rushes in and drops Magalhaes with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wesley Julianno!
A relieved looking Wesley Julianno 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rickarderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Rickarderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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230 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rickarderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickarderson clinches.
Rickarderson manages to break the clinch.
Rickarderson moves into the clinch.
Almighty jumps guard but Rickarderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Almighty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rickarderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rickarderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rickarderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickarderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Almighty gets tackled into the cage by Rickarderson. Rickarderson maintains the clinch.
A short right from Rickarderson on the inside.
Rickarderson has picked Almighty up - he's going for a ride! Rickarderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickarderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almighty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almighty wants to control the action here but instead Rickarderson manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almighty is bucking up trying to escape but Rickarderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Bruce Almighty has been cut.
Almighty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Almighty is bucking up trying to escape but Rickarderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Almighty tries to hold on but Rickarderson pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickarderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Rickarderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rickarderson raining down shots from the mount!
Oooh a big shot lands for Rickarderson! Almighty is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Rickarderson!
A relieved looking Ricky Rickarderson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Bunga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
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!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunga preventing the sweep.
Bunga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ralph Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Bunga shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Bunga shoots in.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunga. Bunga obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
enabling Bunga to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Bunga counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bunga is in Silva's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunga scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bunga scoring with some ground and pound.
Bunga with a nice head shot there.
Silva is rocked!
Bunga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunga chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bunga arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralph Bunga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Sakuraba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simmons.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakuraba at a distance.
Simmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sakuraba eats them both and turns towards Simmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simmons swings for the body but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Sakuraba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Simmons is trying to push Sakuraba away but Sakuraba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Sakuraba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Sakuraba.
A short right from Sakuraba on the inside.
Sakuraba jumps guard and drags Simmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
Simmons prevents Sakuraba from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sakuraba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
A nice combination there by Simmons.
A right-left combo lands from Simmons.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.
Sakuraba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakuraba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simmons.
Simmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakuraba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakuraba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuraba tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuraba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Simmons works Sakuraba's body with a nice hook.
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sakuraba.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons drops Sakuraba with a nice combination! Simmons dives into Sakuraba's guard, looking to finish!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simmons gets to his feet - Sakuraba follows without any prompting.
Sakuraba seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakuraba tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba takes one on the button.
Simmons gets caught napping as Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown. Simmons manages to retain guard.
Sakuraba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons drops Sakuraba with a left right combo! Simmons follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba kicks off Simmons and gets to his feet.
Sakuraba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba avoids the head kick by Simmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakuraba's sensitive parts.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuraba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Naruto Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuraba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simmons scores with a head kick.
Sakuraba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuraba moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuraba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Simmons is still trying to improve position.
Sakuraba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Simmons misses.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakuraba is able to avoid easily.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakuraba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Simmons 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons thuds his right hand into Sakuraba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakuraba wants to clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons checks a leg kick.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a few punches from side control.
Sakuraba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simmons to his feet.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simmons to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba avoids a wild elbow strike from Simmons.
Sakuraba has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakuraba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakuraba as Simmons tries to tie him up.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naruto Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Sakuraba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakuraba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
Simmons wants to break free but Sakuraba has control.
Simmons taking a breather.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a right and a left that Sakuraba avoids nicely.
Simmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmons.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Simmons.
I've got Simmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Simmons!
A relieved looking Al Simmons 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke has chosen Bonecracker- Shocore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Lowley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiki Toke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lowley lands a jab.
A punch combination from Toke misses.
Lowley tries to sprawl but Toke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Toke.
Lowley wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toke 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.
Lowley trying to control here.
Toke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Toke connects with a nice short shot to Lowley's temple.
Lowley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lowley tries to get out of the position.
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!
Lowley is looking for a sweep. Toke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toke trying to control the action but Lowley is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowley is holding on to half guard well.
Lowley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lowley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toke on the ground.
Lowley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lowley defends it well.
Lowley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toke pulls his head out easily.
Lowley is refusing to be controlled, as Toke sits in half guard.
Lowley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lowley!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowley can't escape the position.
Toke lands a nice shot to the head.
Toke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Joe Lowley has been cut.
Toke dominating with strikes here.
Toke with a couple of short strikes.
Lowley is rocked!
Toke postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lowley in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lowley to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiki Toke!
A less than humble Tiki Toke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. Andy Thug will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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218 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Thug!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thug looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Thug moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andy Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug and Johnson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thug throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Johnson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thug knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Thug!
Andy Thug is the new light heavyweight champion!
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