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OFC 233: Mika vs Cronos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bull Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones drops Winkle with a beautiful combination! Winkle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Winkle is rocked!
It looks like Bull Winkle has been cut.
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!
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Winkle is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Winkle! A quality knockout there for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Jones!
In his post fight interview, Nate Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Bull Winkle spoke after the fight, saying 'Is good fighter, he do good'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Healey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Weiner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Healey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Healey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Healey wants to clinch up but Weiner keeps it at a distance.
Weiner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Healey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Healey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weiner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weiner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Healey.
Healey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiner is keeping the position for now.
Healey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Healey throws a strike but Weiner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Healey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Healey looking for a guillotine here but Weiner defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiner working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weiner stopping the sweep attempt from Healey.
Weiner is in close to Healey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Healey's head.
Weiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Healey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Healey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiner.
Weiner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Healey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weiner has managed to get both his arms back between Healey's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Healey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Healey has wrist control.
Healey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Healey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Healey looking for a guillotine here but Weiner defends easily.
Healey wants to sweep here but Weiner controlling him for the moment.
Healey looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Healey has wrist control.
Weiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Healey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiner.
Healey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiner.
Weiner distracts Healey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weiner throwing strikes from guard but Healey blocks nicely.
Healey striking off his back but it's not causing Weiner any problems.
Weiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Healey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Weiner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Healey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Healey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weiner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weiner stands up over Healey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiner works over Healey with some ground and pound from guard.
Weiner chips away with some ground and pound.
Healey looking for a sweep. Not yet Healey, not yet.
Healey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Healey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Healey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weiner stands up over Healey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Healey is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Healey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Healey is still in real trouble! Can Weiner finish him?
Weiner landing some decent shots from guard.
Healey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiner.
Healey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Healey has wrist control.
Weiner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weiner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weiner loads up on a big left hand. Healey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Weiner looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Healey can't hide his disappointment, as Weiner celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Weiner!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Weiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McBain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy. Peter McBain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovani Castro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBain looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
McBain thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McBain slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McBain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McBain.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro gets a clinch.
Castro breaks the clinch.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McBain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castro looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peter McBain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
McBain lands a nice looking body kick.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castro misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain scores with a shot to the body.
McBain lands a high kick!
Nice shot by Castro.
It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
Castro misses with the combination.
McBain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on McBain's shoulder, as McBain tries to avoid the shot.
McBain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBain moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBain throws a head kick that Castro semi-blocks.
Castro blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBain.
McBain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
Castro looks to land a combination but McBain avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McBain.
McBain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McBain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by McBain as he checks the leg kick.
McBain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBain throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Castro misses with a hook.
McBain defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
Castro missing with a left hand there. McBain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBain.
McBain blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBain checks a leg kick.
McBain connects with a crisp jab.
McBain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBain.
Castro tries to work over McBain's front leg with a kick but McBain checks it.
McBain throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro blocks a head kick by McBain.
McBain lands a glancing blow to the side of Castro's head.
McBain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBain.
McBain swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a jab when McBain was well out of range.
Castro jabs McBain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
McBain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro swings for the body but McBain moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McBain.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBain. That did some damage!
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain'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.
Castro jabs at McBain's body.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro clobbers McBain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Castro delivers a nice body kick.
Castro wants to clinch.
McBain avoids the body shot from Castro.
Giovani Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Castro misses.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from McBain does no damage.
A punch combination from McBain misses.
McBain throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro takes a jab right on the kisser.
McBain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro jabs McBain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBain doesn't seem bothered though.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
McBain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
McBain throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
An inside leg kick from McBain misses.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
McBain with a jab.
McBain throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
McBain throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
McBain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from McBain misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
McBain avoids the body shot from Castro.
McBain blocks a leg kick.
Peter McBain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
Castro slips under a jab.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Castro misses.
McBain ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBain, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from McBain.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by McBain.
A head kick misses from Castro.
McBain misses with the combination.
McBain stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken.
McBain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Castro misses with a body shot.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
Castro lands with a hook. McBain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McBain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Castro. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBain.
McBain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castro cracks a nice hook into McBain's ribs.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from McBain. Those never looked like landing.
McBain misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Castro misses.
Nice cross by Castro.
McBain slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro throws a leg kick that is checked
and McBain counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBain. That's going to slow Castro down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain'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. And we move into the final round!
McBain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
Castro tries to clinch but McBain moves out of range.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBain. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBain misses with the combination.
Castro tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as McBain blocks the low kick.
McBain throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from McBain.
McBain scores with a decent looking hook.
McBain misses with a head kick.
McBain throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
McBain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castro misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro blocks a head kick by McBain.
Castro misses with a leg kick.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but McBain slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro tries to clinch up.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBain scores with a hook.
McBain throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Castro's corner calls for a 1-2. Castro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McBain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Castro tries to work over McBain's front leg with a kick but McBain checks it.
Castro swings for the body but McBain moves out of range.
McBain slips a straight right by Castro.
It looks like McBain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castro on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McBain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castro's hands.
McBain lands a head kick!
McBain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Castro finds it's target.
McBain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castro.
McBain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castro scores with a nice strike.
McBain is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a leg kick.
Castro wants to clinch up but McBain keeps it at a distance.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro avoids the body shot from McBain.
McBain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBain.
McBain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McBain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McBain throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castro misses with a looping right.
McBain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBain misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as McBain blocks the low kick.
McBain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McBain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro counters with a low kick, right behind McBain 's knee.
McBain swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBain manages to avoid it.
Giovani Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro misses the jab.
McBain throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
McBain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro looks to land a left hand but McBain moved out of range nicely.
Castro connects with a leg kick. McBain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBain.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giovani Castro.
Well Castro 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
A relieved looking Giovani Castro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Peter McBain stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Kaiser for helping me look so good, and Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and King Justus for letting me fight here in the OFC..really wanted the win tonight, I'll get it next time'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Garvey has chosen One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Garvey shows good takedown defense.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garvey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Garvey misses the target.
Garvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Garvey with an uppercut!
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garvey moves away.
We've been informed that Garvey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Garvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva sizes up Garvey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garvey connects with a high kick.
A combination from Garvey does no damage.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Garvey misses with a few strikes there.
Garvey scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva digs a good body shot into Garvey's ribs.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garvey momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Silva catches Garvey right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garvey.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Garvey.
Garvey tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Garvey is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is taking a breather. Garvey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva is trying to control. Garvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexio Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Garvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to control but Garvey is working from the bottom.
Garvey is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Garvey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexio Silva 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.
Silva blocks a head kick by Garvey.
Nice shot lands for Garvey.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garvey quickly recovers to half guard.
Garvey is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Garvey wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Garvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garvey is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garvey keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexio Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Garvey works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Garvey.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva is looking to wear down Garvey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva dives in and grabs Garvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garvey pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garvey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garvey was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garvey keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Garvey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Garvey wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control but Garvey is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexio Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Garvey leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garvey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garvey!
Silva wants to control the pace but Garvey is squirming around nicely.
Silva avoids the attempt from Garvey to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexio Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garvey.
Garvey throws a head kick that half lands.
Garvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garvey lands a high kick!
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garvey moves away.
Garvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva throws a right hand that Garvey ducks under and follows up with a left that Garvey also avoids with ease.
Silva goes for a double leg but Garvey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garvey continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Garvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garvey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garvey lands a shoulder strike.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garvey backwards.
Garvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Garvey has the dominant position.
Silva tries to work over Garvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garvey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Garvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garvey prevents it.
Garvey tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus Garvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alexio Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garvey trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Garvey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva prevents Garvey from improving his position.
Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garvey's thigh. Garvey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Garvey is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
Garvey working a defensive guard here.
Garvey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garvey defends it well.
Alexio Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge punch but Garvey dodges it nicely.
Garvey wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Garvey is not content to let Silva control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Garvey.
I think Silva 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 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexio Silva!
Alexio Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by . Alcatraz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Ducky Boys - Break Me. Robbie Alcatraz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz cracks the inside of Funkyama's front leg.
Alcatraz instigates a clinch.
Funkyama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alcatraz can't fight it off and eventually Funkyama manages to take the fight to the floor. Alcatraz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Alcatraz is keeping the position.
Alcatraz is looking to stand up but Funkyama isn't so interested in that idea.
Funkyama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcatraz is keeping the position for now.
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!
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Alcatraz pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama works over Alcatraz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alcatraz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alcatraz defends well.
Alcatraz trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alcatraz defends it easily.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Alcatraz controlling him for the moment.
Alcatraz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funkyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkyama looking for a guillotine here but Alcatraz defends easily.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alcatraz from controlling successfully.
Funkyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama has his foot on Alcatraz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alcatraz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funkyama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alcatraz uses it to pass to side control.
Alcatraz trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
Alcatraz controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alcatraz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alcatraz pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama is refusing to be controlled, as Alcatraz sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funkyama avoids a kick to the body.
Alcatraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Funkyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alcatraz circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funkyama checks a leg kick.
Funkyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz tries to sprawl but Funkyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alcatraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Funkyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alcatraz defending well though.
Funkyama prevents Alcatraz from standing back up.
Alcatraz is trying to control but can't.
Alcatraz won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Funkyama is thwarting Alcatraz's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama working Alcatraz over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Funkyama uses his free foot to push down on Alcatraz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alcatraz.
Funkyama wants to control the pace but Alcatraz is squirming around nicely.
Alcatraz tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aoki Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alcatraz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Funkyama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alcatraz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alcatraz shrugs it off.
Alcatraz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkyama cracks Alcatraz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Funkyama 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcatraz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama cracks Alcatraz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Funkyama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Funkyama lands a big elbow.
Funkyama scoring with strikes but Alcatraz is staying in there.
Funkyama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alcatraz is rocked!
Funkyama connects with a bit shot that sees Alcatraz covering up! More strikes from Funkyama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Funkyama is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Funkyama!
A relieved looking Aoki Funkyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes to the cage accompanied by Slacker. Ash Thomas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bam Margera's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Margera looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Margera throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Margera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Margera lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Margera sits in half guard.
Margera working Thomas over with strikes.
Margera wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas is not content to let Margera control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Margera.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Margera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Margera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Margera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Margera has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Margera trying to control the pace.
Margera seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Margera sits in half guard.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Margera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to keep Margera in close.
Margera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.
Margera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Margera misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas jabs Margera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Margera slips under a jab.
Margera shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Margera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Margera walks into a left hand.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Margera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Margera.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Margera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Margera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Margera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Margera on that attempt.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
Margera connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Margera as he checks the leg kick.
Ash Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ash Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margera slips a straight right by Thomas.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
Margera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Margera counters with a two punch combo.
Margera looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Margera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Margera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Margera throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas thumps Margera with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Margera tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Margera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Margera is rocked!
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Margera will feel that in the morning.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Margera throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Margera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas drops Margera with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Margera! Thomas dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Thomas!
Ash Thomas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes to the cage accompanied by Freaks and Geeks. Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyedi slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
Gambino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seyedi. Seyedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Seyedi tries to work over Gambino's front leg with a kick but Gambino checks it.
Gambino misses with a double jab
and Seyedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seyedi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gambino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gambino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Seyedi dodges the punch combination from Gambino.
Seyedi jabs Gambino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gambino lands a nice hook to Seyedi's body. Seyedi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seyedi throws a body kick that misses.
Gambino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seyedi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away.
Gambino moves out of range of the leg kick from Seyedi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi pushes Gambino away with a front kick.
A low kick from Seyedi is predictable there
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Gambino's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seyedi throws a series of punches but Gambino avoids them all with ease.
Gambino stalks Seyedi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seyedi's face. Seyedi staggers backwards, shaken.
Seyedi lands a head shot.
Seyedi tries to land a front kick but Gambino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seyedi misses with a shot to the body
and Gambino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Seyedi catches Gambino right on the button with a cross.
Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
Gambino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seyedi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seyedi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gambino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seyedi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Seyedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Gambino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seyedi can pounce on him.
Gambino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seyedi.
Seyedi takes the fight into the clinch.
Seyedi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seyedi is trying to break the clinch but Gambino is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Gambino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seyedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambino throws a head kick but Seyedi moves out of range.
Seyedi swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino avoids the body shot from Seyedi.
Gambino scores with the left hand. Seyedi knows he should have avoided that one.
Seyedi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gambino misses its intended target.
Gambino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seyedi manages to get back to half guard.
Seyedi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Seyedi wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seyedi manages to get to full guard.
Gambino trying to control but Seyedi is working from the bottom.
Gambino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seyedi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gambino, into his guard.
Seyedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Seyedi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range.
Gambino tries to bum rush Seyedi with a series of wild strikes but Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambino cracks a nice hook into Seyedi's ribs.
Seyedi darts in and clinches Gambino up against the cage.
Seyedi tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambino avoids the damage to the body.
Seyedi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali Seyedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seyedi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gambino's knee momentarily.
Seyedi throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Seyedi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seyedi tries to clinch there but Gambino circles away.
Seyedi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seyedi scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Seyedi wants to slow Gambino down by chopping away at his legs.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Seyedi misses.
Seyedi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seyedi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Gambino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seyedi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seyedi scores with a push kick.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Seyedi avoids it well.
Gambino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gambino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seyedi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambino has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seyedi.
Ali Seyedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seyedi blocks a jab.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gambino.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Seyedi avoids it well.
Seyedi connects with an inside leg kick.
Seyedi connects with a jab.
Seyedi lands a head shot.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Gambino connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino gets tackled into the cage by Seyedi. Seyedi maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gambino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seyedi breaks the clinch.
A jab from Gambino finds it's way through Seyedi's defenses.
Seyedi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambino checks a leg kick.
Seyedi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gambino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seyedi thuds a left hand into Gambino's body.
Gambino keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Seyedi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyedi connects with a body shot that sends Gambino's belly button to the back.
Gambino scores with a one two! Seyedi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gambino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seyedi.
Seyedi connects with a nice looking jab.
Seyedi thumps Gambino with a low kick.
Gambino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seyedi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gambino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seyedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seyedi punishes Gambino's body with a nice straight punch.
Gambino blocks a head kick by Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Seyedi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambino at a distance.
Seyedi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyedi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambino tries to bum rush Seyedi with a series of wild strikes but Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambino works over Seyedi's head and body with a nice combination.
Seyedi digs a good hook to Gambino's body.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Seyedi avoids it well.
Seyedi scores with a leg kick.
Seyedi throws a low kick but Gambino avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seyedi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Gambino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seyedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Seyedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Seyedi scores with a jab. Gambino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gambino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Seyedi avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Seyedi connects with a body shot.
Gambino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gambino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seyedi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Gambino avoids the head kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Seyedi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambino throws out the jab.
Gambino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seyedi can pounce on him.
Seyedi misses with a left hand
and Gambino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Seyedi.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Seyedi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gambino rather than just go for the knockout.
Seyedi stuns Gambino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gambino blocks the body kick.
Seyedi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gambino.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
Seyedi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seyedi closes the distance and pushes Gambino back into the cage.
Gambino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seyedi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seyedi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seyedi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyedi. Gambino does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
Seyedi jabs at Gambino's body.
Gambino misses with a double jab
and Seyedi counters with a low kick, right behind Gambino 's knee.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambino throws the left hand but Seyedi avoids the punch easily.
Gambino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seyedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Seyedi misses the shot to the body.
Gambino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seyedi throws a looping overhand right but Gambino ducks down to avoid it.
Seyedi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gambino. Gambino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Childish Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt - Seyedi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Seyedi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seyedi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Seyedi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ali Seyedi made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Brodski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brodski comes to the cage accompanied by Cold Blue Coma- Downset. Fuqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prodigy- Diesal Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jiri Brodski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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36
274 lbs
31 - 27 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jiri Brodski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuqua misses with a kick to the body.
Brodski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Frenchy Fuqua has been cut.
Fuqua throws a head kick but Brodski moves out of range.
Brodski moves in looking to clinch but Fuqua pushes him off.
Brodski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuqua has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brodski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brodski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brodski throws a sloppy head kick and Fuqua moves out of range easily.
Jiri Brodski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brodski - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuqua.
A swing and a miss from Fuqua.
A head kick misses from Brodski.
Brodski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuqua misses with the combination.
Brodski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodski lands a left and a right that send Fuqua crashing to the mat, dazed. Brodski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fuqua is rocked!
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!
Brodski flashes Fuqua a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fuqua's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fuqua crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Brodski punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jiri Brodski!
Jiri Brodski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard comes to the cage accompanied by You All Everybody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Steigelmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steigelmann closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Steigelmann.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Shephard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steigelmann regains guard immediately.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steigelmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shephard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shephard stopping the sweep attempt from Steigelmann.
Shephard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steigelmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shephard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steigelmann holds on and takes a little breather.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steigelmann pushes Shephard up against the cage in a clinch.
Shephard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steigelmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shephard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shephard tries to circle away but Steigelmann has him pinned against the cage.
Steigelmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Shephard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shephards head.
Steigelmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steigelmann obliges.
Shephard is breathing heavily.
Steigelmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steigelmann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steigelmann lands a nice uppercut.
Steigelmann lands a damaging elbow.
Steigelmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shephard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steigelmann is defending well.
Steigelmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steigelmann is working Shephard over against the cage.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Steigelmann.
Jack Shephard's cut is getting worse.
Steigelmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shephard backwards.
Steigelmann crunches a lovely knee into Shephard's ribcage.
Steigelmann is leaning against Shephard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steigelmann crunches a lovely knee into Shephard's ribcage.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shephard blocks an elbow strike.
Steigelmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shephard has Steigelmann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steigelmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Shephard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shephard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steigelmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack Shephard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steigelmann just leaning against Shephard, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steigelmann lands a big knee to the head and Shephard goes down! Steigelmann is looking to finish!
Shephard is rocked!
Steigelmann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steigelmann misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard parries the strikes from Steigelmann easily there. Steigelmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shephard to escape.
A lull in the action here as Steigelmann stalls from top position.
Steigelmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steigelmann moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shephard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steigelmann's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Steigelmann finds it's way through Shephard's defenses.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shephard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steigelmann.
Steigelmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shephard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeez, Jack Shephard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Steigelmann.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gunnar Steigelmann!
A very excited looking Gunnar Steigelmann made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Mika Zibanejadass has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mika Zibanejadass seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronos moves out of range as Zibanejadass strikes.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Zibanejadass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zibanejadass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cronos clobbers Zibanejadass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mika Zibanejadass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Zibanejadass throws a leg kick which misses Cronos's front leg but catches the back leg as Cronos tries to avoid it.
Zibanejadass tries to work over Cronos's front leg with a kick but Cronos checks it.
The fighters circling - Zibanejadass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zibanejadass lands with a nice body kick.
Zibanejadass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cronos misses with a left hand
and Zibanejadass counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Zibanejadass slams his shin into Cronos's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zibanejadass lands the left hand.
Zibanejadass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos shoots for a takedown but Zibanejadass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zibanejadass throws a body kick that misses.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick that knocks Cronos off balance momentarily.
Zibanejadass throws a jab but it's blocked by Cronos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zibanejadass. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass moves away from the strike by Cronos.
Zibanejadass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zibanejadass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Zibanejadass misses with a right hand
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Cronos both land. Nice combination.
Zibanejadass throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass tries a head kick but it misses.
Zibanejadass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zibanejadass throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
Cronos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zibanejadass swivels and escapes.
Zibanejadass lands a head kick. Cronos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cronos.
Zibanejadass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cronos shoots in for a double leg but Zibanejadass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mika Zibanejadass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cronos.
Cronos throws a low kick but Zibanejadass avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses.
Mika Zibanejadass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zibanejadass keeps Cronos at a distance using the push kick.
Zibanejadass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cronos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zibanejadass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zibanejadass throws a low kick, looking for Cronos's leg but Cronos calmly moves out of range.
Zibanejadass looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Cronos.
Cronos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zibanejadass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zibanejadass scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zibanejadass is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cronos.
Zibanejadass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zibanejadass misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zibanejadass throws a front kick that sends Cronos stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cronos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zibanejadass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cronos finds it's way round the side to connect with Zibanejadass's head.
Zibanejadass is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cronos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Zibanejadass throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cronos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zibanejadass avoids it really well and circles away.
Cronos misses with a combination
and Zibanejadass counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Zibanejadass 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.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zibanejadass throws out the jab.
Zibanejadass scores with a hook to the body. Cronos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zibanejadass thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cronos if he has to take too many more of those.
Cronos lands a jab-cross combination.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cronos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zibanejadass tries to score with a low kick but Cronos moves his leg out of the way.
Zibanejadass tries a low kick but Cronos avoids it.
Cronos misses the shot to the body.
Cronos blocks the body kick.
Zibanejadass throws a wild body kick that Cronos sees coming a mile off.
Zibanejadass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zibanejadass. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Cronos with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos tests Zibanejadass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zibanejadass misses with a series of wild punches.
Cronos swings for the body but Zibanejadass moves out of range.
Mika Zibanejadass is winning the standup battle so far.
Zibanejadass tries to land a front kick but Cronos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zibanejadass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zibanejadass throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses.
Cronos throws a lazy right hand but Zibanejadass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zibanejadass.
Cronos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zibanejadass.
Cronos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cronos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zibanejadass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cronos somewhat.
Zibanejadass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Zibanejadass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass looks to throw a body kick
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Zibanejadass is rocked!
Cronos cracks Zibanejadass's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Zibanejadass slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cronos can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Cronos!
Jose Cronos is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Jose Cronos took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Welcome to the Cronos Era!'.
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