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LFC 12: Lemu vs Loveladdy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Summit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Summit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukaaaah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mukaaaah stuffs the takedown.
Summit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Summit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mukaaaah stuffs the takedown.
Summit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Summit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mukaaaah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Summit darts in looking for a takedown but Mukaaaah gets double underhooks and turns Summit into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukaaaah wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mukaaaah.
Mukaaaah is trying to drag Summit to the mat but Summit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Summit keeps control of Mukaaaah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mukaaaah is trying to break free.
Summit manages to break the clinch.
Summit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mukaaaah stuffs the takedown attempt from Summit. Summit gets slowly back to his feet.
Summit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mukaaaah is fending him off so far but Summit persists. Nope, Mukaaaah circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summit misses with a looping left.
Summit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mukaaaah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Summit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mukaaaah defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mukaaaah. No joy for Summit on that attempt.
Summit drives through and clinches with Mukaaaah against the cage.
Mukaaaah fails to pull guard.
Mukaaaah breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mukaaaah defends well and Summit ends up having to push Mukaaaah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mukaaaah breaks from the clinch.
Summit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mukaaaah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summit clinches with his opponent.
Mukaaaah tries to pull guard but Summit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mukaaaah tries to break the clinch but Summit is controlling the position.
Summit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Summit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Summit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Summit tries to strike from the bottom.
Mukaaaah wants to stand but Summit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've been informed that Mukaaaah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mukaaaah wants to stand but Summit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mukaaaah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Summit throws a sloppy head kick and Mukaaaah moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summit misses with a jab to the body
and Mukaaaah counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raaaaaaaaaah Mukaaaah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Summit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summit is looking to land body kicks.
Dan Summit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mukaaaah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Summit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mukaaaah wants to stand up but Summit is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Summit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Summit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mukaaaah wants to stand up but Summit is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukaaaah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mukaaaah is wriggling around but Summit manages to pass to half guard.
Summit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Summit drops an elbow to the side of Mukaaaah's head.
Mukaaaah wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah is staying active underneath Summit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mukaaaah is trying to stand up here but Summit is controlling him well.
Summit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mukaaaah is trying to stand up here but Summit is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukaaaah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Summit.
Summit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mukaaaah controls his leg.
Mukaaaah is trying to stand up here but Summit is controlling him well.
Mukaaaah tries to kick Summit off in order to stand up. Summit Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Summit prevents Mukaaaah from escaping the position.
Mukaaaah explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Summit tries to clinch up but Mukaaaah circles away and keeps his distance.
Summit moves into the clinch.
Summit effectively controlling the action here.
Mukaaaah breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukaaaah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Summit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mukaaaah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Summit.
No joy there for Summit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Summit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Summit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summit throws a series of punches but Mukaaaah avoids them all with ease.
Summit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mukaaaah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Summit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit tries to clinch up but Mukaaaah circles away and keeps his distance.
Summit throws a head kick that misses
and Mukaaaah counters with a left and a right that stings Summit.
Summit misses with a leg kick
letting Mukaaaah counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summit wants to clinch up but Mukaaaah keeps it at a distance.
Summit dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukaaaah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Summit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summit tries to score a body lock takedown but Mukaaaah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mukaaaah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Summit smiles and moves away.
Summit darts in looking for a takedown but Mukaaaah gets double underhooks and turns Summit into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Summit after a bit of a struggle.
Summit pushes Mukaaaah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Summit tries to stall but Mukaaaah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Summit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mukaaaah's efforts to push away.
Summit successfully pulls guard.
Mukaaaah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukaaaah stands up from Summit's guard - Mukaaaah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Mukaaaah. No joy for Summit on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summit clinches.
Summit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Summit tries to clinch up.
Summit goes for a double leg but Mukaaaah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mukaaaah continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukaaaah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Summit has him pressed against the cage.
Summit cracks Mukaaaah with a nice body shot.
Mukaaaah lands with a light punch inside.
Summit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Summit.
I think Summit 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Summit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesnar Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Let Me Find Out. Benjamin Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lesnar Frost!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Benjamin Watson has been cut.
Watson tries to clinch but Frost moves away
and Frost counters by clinching up.
Frost tries for a takedown but Watson manages to get underhooks.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watson lands a right hand.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost is trying to drag Watson to the mat but Watson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benjamin Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lesnar Frost.
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watson duly obliges.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Watson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to pull guard.
Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Frost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Watson closes the distance but Frost moves to the side
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Nice elbow from Watson.
It looks like Lesnar Frost has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frost avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Watson prevents Frost from breaking the clinch.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frost wants a takedown but no success here.
Watson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost which made him look bad.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Watson clinches up against the cage.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frost drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Watson trying to move into half guard but instead Frost has managed to sweep!
Watson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frost dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost wants to control for a moment but Watson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Watson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
Watson wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Watson ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
Watson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost jumps guard but Watson stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watson tries to pull guard but Frost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson tries to clinch but Frost moves away
and Frost counters by clinching up.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watson looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Watson tightens his grip and picks Frost up, before dumping him to the ground. Frost manages to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frost kicks Watson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Watson can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watson after a bit of a struggle.
Frost ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frost no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Watson trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to keep Watson in close.
Frost has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Watson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Watson tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lesnar Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily.
Watson avoids the head kick by Frost.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Watson.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lesnar Frost.
Watson tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watson tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Frost.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
Watson wants to clinch.
Benjamin Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Frost really felt that one!
Frost looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Frost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Watson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frost is proving hard to escape from.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Frost is striking but Watson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson blocks the strikes from Frost.
Frost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is trying to keep Watson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watson passes into half guard.
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
Watson is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson working over Frost with some ground and pound. Frost looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Watson!
A very excited looking Benjamin Watson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archie Archer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Reyes stalling in the clinch but Archer improves position.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Johnny Reyes has been cut.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Archer has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Archer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer pushes off an throws an elbow but Reyes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Archer stalling.
Reyes looking to stall.
Reyes takes a shot to the head.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reyes is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reyes has his back to the cage.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer working Reyes over with knees to the body.
Archer is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Archer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Reyes seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Archer.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Archer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Archer is pushing Reyes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Archer avoiding damage.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Reyes with a big uppercut! Reyes tries to clinch up but Archer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Reyes to the mat! Reyes covers up and Archer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Archie Archer!
Archie Archer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Peter Nolan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Musashi enables Nolan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Musashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musashi keeping full guard, as Nolan tries to pass.
Nolan content to stall in guard here.
Nolan looking to pass the guard.
Nolan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Nolan slips an elbow through the middle.
Musashi controls Nolan momentarily but Nolan frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Nolan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Musashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nolan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nolan defends it nicely.
Nolan lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Nolan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Musashi looks winded!
Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nolan as he avoids it easily.
Peter Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.
Nolan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Musashi.
Nolan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nolan swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan misses with a takedown attempt - Musashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Musashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nolan.
Musashi closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nolan.
Musashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nolan defends well and Musashi ends up having to push Nolan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi managing to block the knees to the body from Nolan.
Nolan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nolan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nolan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Musashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Musashi to keep the fight standing.
Nolan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nolan tries for a takedown but Musashi manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi shoots for a takedown but Nolan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nolan has a takedown stuffed.
Nolan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Musashi!
Musashi tries to escape but Nolan is in control.
Nolan working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nolan scoring with punches from side control.
Nolan has an Americana. Musashi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nolan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nolan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Peter Nolan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Corato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Corato!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
Joey Corato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corato tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a head kick. That will keep Corato thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Corato moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corato avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corato leaves Drago 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 Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corato tries to clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corato tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Corato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corato tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drago 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.
Drago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Corato tries to strike from the bottom.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Corato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corato wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drago wants to control from the top but Corato keeps moving.
Danny Drago has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drago tries for a takedown but Corato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corato wants to clinch.
Drago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drago showed some decent athleticism there.
Corato is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corato actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is trying to control. Corato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drago wants to pass to mount but Corato is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago 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.
Drago stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drago cracks the inside of Corato's front leg.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Corato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corato is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corato. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corato tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Corato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago.
Corato has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Corato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corato working Drago over with knees to the body.
Corato misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corato landing knees to the head.
Corato lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Danny Drago has been cut.
Corato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corato.
Corato tries a knee to the head but Drago blocks it.
Corato throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Corato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago tries to pull guard but Corato holds him up against the cage and eventually Drago drops back down to his feet.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Corato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Drago is trying to drag Corato to the mat but Corato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corato scores a nice knee to the body.
Corato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corato.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corato.
Corato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drago looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corato misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago can't get the takedown.
Corato lands with a light punch inside.
Corato lands a knee to the head.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Corato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corato lands with a left to the head.
Corato cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Corato landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Corato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corato lands with a light punch inside.
Corato scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but Corato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corato closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown. Corato fights it but they end up in 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!
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Corato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Corato!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Corato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Drago's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Corato clobbers Drago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corato loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Drago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Corato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drago working away.
Drago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Corato trying to remain calm as Drago controls from the top position.
Danny Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corato keeps working.
Corato is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Drago throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Corato works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drago is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corato sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Corato has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drago is trying to control. Corato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Corato is trying to control but Drago manages to pass to mount!
Corato stops Drago from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a big elbow.
Corato tries to hold on but Drago postures up.
Drago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Corato is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Corato and Drago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Corato is not content to let Drago control the position.
Drago swings around for an armbar but Corato sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drago's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corato is aware though and is defending well.
Corato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Corato with a nice head shot there.
Corato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corato is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Corato from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Drago.
I think Drago 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Drago!
Our winner, Danny Drago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera's entrance music is realeza. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
155 lbs
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163 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Michaels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herrera.
A low kick from Herrera is predictable there
enabling Michaels to counter with a crisp jab.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Abel Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herrera wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Herrera.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
Herrera throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Herrera feints a jab promting Michaels to slip. Herrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Michaels slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera goes for a double leg but Michaels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Michaels continues to drive forward.
Herrera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Herrera won't allow it.
Michaels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Herrera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michaels.
Abel Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Michaels.
Michaels gets underhooks to prevent Herrera's takedown attempt.
Herrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michaels smiles and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Michaels blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.
Herrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Herrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Herrera's ribs.
Michaels punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a looping left.
Herrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michaels.
Herrera pulls guard successfully.
Michaels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herrera has escaped and now he's on top!
Michaels working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels dominated that round.
That's time! Herrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Herrera shoots in.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Herrera. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herrera wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs.
Michaels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Herrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Michaels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Herrera does no damage.
Herrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herrera closes the distance but Michaels moves to the side
and Michaels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herrera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Herrera has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Michaels.
Josh Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michaels punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels lands with a cross.
Herrera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Michaels connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Michaels blocks the leg kick.
Michaels with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Michaels.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abel Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera tries to move into range but Michaels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Herrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Herrera tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Herrera looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera misses with a few strikes there.
Herrera swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Herrera moves forwards but Michaels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Herrera both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Herrera.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera misses with a double jab.
Herrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michaels avoids it really well and circles away.
Herrera swinging wildly here.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herrera misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herrera throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Herrera tries to move into range but Michaels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Michaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaels.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera takes one to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Michaels scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Michaels!
Michaels lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Michaels.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Herrera is looking to chop away at Michaels's legs.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of Herrera's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herrera. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels throws a series of strikes that have Herrera backpedaling.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo!
Michaels scores with the left hand. Herrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Michaels feints a jab promting Herrera to slip. Michaels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Herrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Herrera backs away looking to recover.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Herrera shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Herrera misses.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Michaels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit-My way or the high way. 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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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Ross into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ross.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Ross.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
Ross tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Ross.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Ross landing knees to the head.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is rocked!
Ross is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ross persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Ross cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ross with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.
Ross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ross is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Ross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Ross.
Ross is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Ross prevents Jones from standing back up.
Ross lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to stand.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Nice strikes from Ross there.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ross scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Ross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ross throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ross is aware though and is defending well.
Ross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ross has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Ross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross working some strikes from top position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ross landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Ross is proving a slippery customer.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ross did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Ross manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
Ross rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones wants a takedown.
Ross connects with a knee to the head.
Jones has Ross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ross manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross lands with a nice body kick.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Ross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ross 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.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ross lands a huge takedown. Jones is out but the ref is slow to react and Ross lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Jones lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ross!
Post fight, John Ross stared into the camera and said 'Want to thank the fans and my sponsors... without them this wouldnt have been possible'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spank Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spank Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uvol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uvol gets a double leg takedown into Azz's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uvol throws a big right hand that misses.
Azz is looking to stand up but Uvol isn't so interested in that idea.
Uvol throwing strikes from guard but Azz blocks nicely.
Uvol throwing strikes from guard but Azz blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azz wants to stand but Uvol is controlling the position.
Uvol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azz wants to stand and escape but Uvol is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uvol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uvol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azz wants to stand up but Uvol is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz kicks Uvol off and gets to his feet.
Azz misses with a takedown attempt
and Uvol counters with a right hand to the body.
Uvol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uvol showed some decent athleticism there.
Uvol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azz defending well though.
Uvol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uvol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azz wants to get back to his feet.
Uvol wants to pass the guard but Azz is defending well.
Uvol stops Azz from getting back to his feet.
Azz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azz won't allow Uvol to pass to mount.
Azz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Azz is trying to stand.
Uvol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uvol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azz sees it coming and defends easily.
Uvol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Uvol.
Uvol throwing strikes from guard but Azz blocks nicely.
Azz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uvol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uvol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uvol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uvol stops Azz from standing up.
Uvol lands a couple of elbows.
Azz wants to stand up but Uvol is controlling him.
Uvol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Azz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uvol looking to sit in guard and control but Azz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uvol wants to stand and escape but Azz is having none of it.
Uvol is trying to control the position but Azz postures up.
Azz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uvol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uvol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Azz connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Azz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Azz postures up in Uvol's guard and throws a big left but Uvol blocks it.
Azz lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azz postures up in Uvol's guard and throws a big left but Uvol blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Azz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Azz with a nice head shot there.
Azz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uvol is trying to keep Azz in close.
Azz tries to stand but Uvol is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Uvol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azz tries for a takedown but Uvol circles away easily
and Uvol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azz won't be happy with that.
Uvol prevents Azz from escaping the position.
Uvol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azz, who protects the arm well.
Uvol swings around for an armbar but Azz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Uvol's guard.
Azz won't allow Uvol to get back to his feet.
Azz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Azz throwing strikes from guard but Uvol blocks nicely.
Azz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azz works over Uvol with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azz throws an elbow that misses. Uvol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azz's guard. Nice move by Uvol!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvol throwing strikes but missing.
Uvol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azz wants to stand up but Uvol is controlling him.
Paul Uvol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Azz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uvol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uvol manages to end up in side control.
Uvol is trying to get an arm triangle but Azz is defending well.
Azz is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uvol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azz, who protects the arm well.
Azz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Uvol asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Uvol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Azz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Azz wants to get back to his feet but Uvol drags him back down.
Uvol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Azz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azz is trying to get back to his feet.
Uvol working the ground and pound but Azz is defending the strikes.
Azz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Uvol wants to control but Azz is keeping him busy.
Azz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uvol is controlling him well.
Uvol working the ground and pound but Azz is defending the strikes.
Uvol prevents Azz from escaping the position.
Azz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Uvol connects with a decent elbow.
Uvol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Azz wants to get back to his feet but Uvol drags him back down.
Uvol scoring with punches from side control.
Uvol lands some shots froms side control.
Uvol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Azz is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uvol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Uvol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Azz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Uvol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uvol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Uvol trying to control the action but Azz is working from the bottom.
Azz wants to get back to his feet but Uvol drags him back down.
Uvol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uvol lands a few punches from side control.
Azz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Uvol asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Azz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Uvol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Uvol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Uvol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Azz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uvol counters with a left and a right that stings Azz.
Azz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uvol counters by clinching up.
Uvol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uvol manages to end up in side control.
Uvol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uvol tries to score with some ground and pound. Azz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Azz pushes Uvol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Uvol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Uvol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Azz is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Uvol crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Uvol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uvol cracks Azz with a big right hand but Azz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uvol is controlling him well.
Uvol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Azz parries the strikes from Uvol easily there. Uvol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Azz to escape.
Uvol throws a strike aimed at the side of Azz's head but Azz avoids it well.
Uvol tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Azz wants to get back to his feet.
Uvol misses with the ground and pound.
Uvol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Azz is avoiding damage well.
Azz 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.
Uvol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Azz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Uvol scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Uvol scoring with punches from side control.
Uvol is trying to get an arm triangle but Azz is defending well.
Azz parries the strikes from Uvol easily there. Uvol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Azz to escape.
Azz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uvol is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uvol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Uvol in side control, throwing shots but Azz defends.
Azz throws Uvol to one side and escapes!
Uvol gets the takedown into side control.
Azz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Uvol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Uvol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azz is trying to buck Uvol off.
Uvol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azz, who protects the arm well.
Azz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Uvol asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Paul Uvol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uvol stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Azz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uvol counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azz!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uvol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azz wants to get back to his feet but Uvol drags him back down.
Azz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uvol trying to control the position but Azz is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Uvol.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azz wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Uvol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uvol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Uvol!
Paul Uvol bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tukuru Lemu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tukuru Lemu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osiris Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy throws a jab when Lemu was well out of range.
Lemu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveladdy.
Lemu throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
A jab from Lemu does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Loveladdy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loveladdy.
Loveladdy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lemu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveladdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osiris Loveladdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy misses with a body punch
and Lemu counters by moving into the clinch.
Lemu gets through Loveladdy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Osiris Loveladdy has been cut.
Loveladdy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemu.
Still in the clinch, Loveladdy scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Lemu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Loveladdy misses with some punches.
Loveladdy is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loveladdy.
Lemu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemu is trying to maintain a safe position but Loveladdy gets an underhook and turns Lemu into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loveladdy working aggressively here.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemu's elbow.
Loveladdy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemu.
Lemu gets through Loveladdy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy tries to land a leg kick but Lemu saw it coming and moves away.
Loveladdy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loveladdy catches Lemu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lemu digs a good body shot into Loveladdy's ribs.
Loveladdy catches Lemu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loveladdy is looking to slow Lemu down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy misses with an uppercut.
Lemu misses with a straight left.
Lemu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Loveladdy lands with an overhand left.
Loveladdy throws a right hand that Lemu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemu also avoids with ease.
Loveladdy throws a big shot that misses.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Lemu.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Lemu.
Loveladdy lands with a good body shot.
Lemu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loveladdy, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemu stalling against the cage.
Lemu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemu working aggressively here.
Loveladdy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemu controls his hands.
Loveladdy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loveladdy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveladdy is trying to break free.
Loveladdy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loveladdy's efforts to push away.
Loveladdy lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loveladdy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loveladdy blocks an uppercut.
Lemu throws a head punch that misses.
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
Lemu working aggressively here.
Loveladdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemu misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy misses with a wild body shot.
Lemu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loveladdy connects with a leg kick. Lemu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemu.
Loveladdy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loveladdy lands the left hand.
Loveladdy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loveladdy thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loveladdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loveladdy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Loveladdy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Loveladdy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osiris Loveladdy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loveladdy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lemu to score with a decent uppercut.
Osiris Loveladdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lemu throws out a loose jab but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemu, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loveladdy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemu looking to stall.
Loveladdy can't find room to land a body shot as Lemu controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lemu fails to land.
Loveladdy works on Lemu's body with a couple of short punches.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loveladdy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loveladdy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemu controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loveladdy is working Lemu over against the cage.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch.
Lemu 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.
Loveladdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loveladdy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Loveladdy finds it's way through Lemu's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemu 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.
Loveladdy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemu in his tracks.
Loveladdy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooh!!! Loveladdy has knocked Lemu down with a huge combo! Loveladdy steps away and waves a wobbly Lemu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Loveladdy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lemu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loveladdy lands a big right hand that sends Lemu crashing to the mat! Loveladdy stays standing though and waves Lemu back to his feet!
Lemu is rocked!
Loveladdy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loveladdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Lemu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loveladdy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lemu seems to have got his legs back now.
Loveladdy works Lemu's body with a nice hook.
Loveladdy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loveladdy drops Lemu with a beautiful combination! Lemu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loveladdy is looking for the KO!
Loveladdy punishes Lemu's body with a nice straight punch.
Loveladdy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Loveladdy sends Lemu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Loveladdy is motioning to the referee to let Lemu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Loveladdy digs a good hook to Lemu's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy lands a body shot.
Loveladdy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loveladdy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loveladdy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Loveladdy finds it's target.
Lemu throws an overhand right that lands on Loveladdy's shoulder, as Loveladdy tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loveladdy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lemu out cold! What a finish! Loveladdy is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osiris Loveladdy!
Osiris Loveladdy is the new heavyweight champion!
Osiris Loveladdy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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