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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Tonno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartov has chosen Pantera - Cowboys from Hell as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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147 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni Tonno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov avoids the body shot from Tonno.
Kartov tries a low kick but Tonno avoids it.
Tonno checks a low kick from Kartov.
Kartov throws a shot from downtown. Tonno moves away and avoids it.
Kartov catches Tonno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonno thows a body shot but no joy.
Tonno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kartov misses.
Kartov throws an overhand right that lands on Tonno's shoulder, as Tonno tries to avoid the shot.
Kartov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonno's hands.
Tonno is rocked!
Kartov throws a lazy right hand but Tonno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kartov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Tonno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kartov.
Tonno blocks a low kick nicely.
Kartov misses with a head kick.
Kartov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kartov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonno moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kartov, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Tonno misses.
Tonno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kartov circles away.
Kartov drops Tonno with a big left hand! Tonno is injured, injured bad! Kartov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nogi Kartov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanchanok Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Way I Feel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denver Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanchanok Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Prasoetram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randleman misses with a hook.
Prasoetram moves forwards but Randleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prasoetram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prasoetram sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Randleman to the ground! Prasoetram dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Denver Randleman has been cut.
Prasoetram trying to control but Randleman is having none of it.
Prasoetram is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Randleman is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Randleman flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Prasoetram anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Randleman and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Prasoetram slips an arm under Randleman chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Prasoetram has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Prasoetram is squeezing on Randleman like an anaconda would it's prey. Randleman fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanchanok Prasoetram!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Verdune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Amir Verdune was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Verdune!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdune closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verdune is defending well for now.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, Verdune has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Verdune is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verdune blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Verdune taking a breather.
Verdune pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Verdune blocks it.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verdune blocks it with crossed arms.
Verdune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verdune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verdune misses with the head strike.
Verdune scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verdune scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verdune tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Verdune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verdune down.
Verdune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Verdune or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Jenkins scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verdune blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verdune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verdune looks gassed!
Verdune fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Verdune does no damage.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Verdune moves out of range easily.
Verdune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Verdune tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Amir Verdune has been cut.
Verdune avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Verdune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jesus Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdune throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Verdune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins swings for the body but Verdune moves out of range.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Verdune wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Verdune closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Verdune as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Verdune lands a left hand.
Jenkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Verdune tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jesus Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Verdune.
Verdune holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Verdune tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Verdune.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, Verdune has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Verdune misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Verdune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Verdune back into the cage.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
Verdune is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jenkins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Verdune.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verdune throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Verdune is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Verdune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verdune. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins jabs Verdune right on the nose. Verdune blinks but takes it well.
Jenkins lands a front kick.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Amir Verdune's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Verdune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Verdune's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Verdune has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Verdune misses with some punches.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Verdune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Verdune 's eye.
Verdune wants a takedown but no success here.
Verdune trying to control the position but instead, Jenkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Verdune into the cage.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verdune.
Jenkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Verdune lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as Verdune tries to tie him up.
Verdune turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Verdune is breathing heavily.
Verdune working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdune wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Verdune tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jenkins's legs.
Verdune misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenkins is not content to let Verdune control the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenkins tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verdune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Verdune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Verdune is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdune working some strikes from top position.
Verdune works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Verdune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Verdune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Verdune postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Verdune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verdune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verdune throwing strikes but missing.
Verdune throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verdune looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Verdune shoots in.
A jab from Verdune finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Jenkins moves out of range as Verdune strikes.
Verdune takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jenkins thumps Verdune with a low kick.
Verdune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verdune.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amir Verdune's cut.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verdune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Verdune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verdune gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins throws a head kick that Verdune semi-blocks.
Jenkins connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Verdune! He's out on his feet! Jenkins rushes in and drops Verdune with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesus Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadwallader Gutkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Buck Blaze has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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285 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cadwallader Gutkus!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
Gutkus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Blaze sends Gutkus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blaze is motioning to the referee to let Gutkus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Cadwallader Gutkus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutkus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gutkus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze cracks Gutkus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blaze has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gutkus to stand back up!
Gutkus is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Blaze knocks Gutkus out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buck Blaze!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cleophus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Way I Feel. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleophus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Horn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn works Washington's body with a nice hook.
Horn connects with the punch.
Horn misses with a body shot.
Horn lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horn sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Horn wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Horn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington 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.
Horn is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Horn trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horn looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Horn. That snapped Washington's head back.
Axl Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horn tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horn to the ground. Horn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Horn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horn jabs at Washington's body.
Horn misses the jab.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axl Horn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington clinches up with Horn and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleophus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horn sees it coming and defends easily.
Horn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Horn gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horn wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Horn controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Horn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horn connects with a body shot.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horn stuffs the takedown.
Washington wants to clinch up but Horn keeps it at a distance.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horn thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Horn on the inside.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horn avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horn smiles and moves away.
Horn connects with the punch.
Horn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washington on the side of the head.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Horn loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horn scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Horn trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axl Horn 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.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horn keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington wants to control but Horn is keeping him busy.
Horn is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Horn is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horn trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horn catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horn, pushing him back against the cage.
Horn lands a shot to the body.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horn lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Horn sprawls well.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Horn to score with a decent uppercut.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to de liver by Horn. Beautiful body shot.
Horn throws out a powerful jab.
Cleophus Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Horn.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington tries to clinch but Horn is having none of it.
Horn scores with a nice right hand.
Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Horn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleophus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn stuffs the takedown.
Horn digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horn scores with a jab to the head.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horn scores with a nice head shot.
Washington slips a jab from Horn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horn.
Horn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Horn sprawls well.
Horn throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington avoids the body shot from Horn.
Horn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horn.
Horn jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horn blocks it with crossed arms.
Horn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Washington tries to pull guard but Horn won't allow it.
Horn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horn wants to stall.
Horn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington tries for a takedown but Horn manages to get underhooks.
Washington pulls guard.
Horn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horn wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington working for a triangle but Horn defends it easily.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Horn wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Horn controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horn tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Horn misses with a looping right.
Horn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horn misses the jab.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Horn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Horn there.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Horn's front leg but catches the back leg as Horn tries to avoid it.
Horn connects with a nice looking jab.
Horn scores with a decent looking hook.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn lands a right hook to the body.
Horn throws a big shot that misses.
Horn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Horn prevents the takedown attempt.
Horn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington pulls Horn into guard.
Horn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Washington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horn uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn decides to stand back up. Horn steps back and let's Washington get back to his feet.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Cleophus Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horn works Washington's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Horn misses its intended target.
Horn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washington drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Horn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horn lands a jab to the nose.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Horn circles away.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
A shot to de liver by Horn. Beautiful body shot.
Washington avoids the body shot from Horn.
Horn swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horn is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Horn circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleophus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horn.
The referee calls for Washington to work.
Horn cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Horn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horn.
Horn stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
A short body shot lands from Horn as the two fighters clinch.
Washington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horn trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horn into the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but Horn won't allow it.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Horn's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working for takedown but Horn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Horn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Horn digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horn stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horn is defending well for now.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horn pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Horn.
Washington is working for takedown but Horn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horn uses from the top position.
Horn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Axl Horn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horn wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Horn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubei Kitagami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Rothstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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311 lbs
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295 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jubei Kitagami!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitagami on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jubei Kitagami has been cut.
Kitagami misses with a wild body shot.
Rothstein slips under a jab from Kitagami.
Rothstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Kitagami lands with a cross.
It looks like Al Rothstein has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitagami.
Kitagami lands a nice hook to Rothstein's body. Rothstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitagami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitagami throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Kitagami misses its intended target.
Rothstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kitagami circles away.
Kitagami looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothstein is just out of range.
Kitagami misses with a two punch combination.
Kitagami is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rothstein rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitagami lands a jab to Rothstein's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Kitagami.
Kitagami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kitagami lands with a good body shot.
Rothstein is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitagami lands a big uppercut and Rothstein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rothstein looks OK. Kitagami waves Rothstein back to his feet!
Rothstein tries to clinch up but Kitagami circles away and keeps his distance.
Kitagami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitagami.
Rothstein moves out of range as Kitagami strikes.
Kitagami jabs at Rothstein's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitagami.
Kitagami misses with a double jab.
Kitagami misses with a double jab.
Rothstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitagami.
Kitagami looks to land a combination but Rothstein avoids it well.
Rothstein throws a low kick, looking for Kitagami's leg but Kitagami calmly moves out of range.
Jubei Kitagami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitagami connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothstein. Rothstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rothstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kitagami! Rothstein is backing up but he can't get away as Kitagami lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rothstein and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jubei Kitagami!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep End. Randall Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Ynnub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ynnub works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Ynnub moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Harris leaves Ynnub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ynnub shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Ynnub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Ynnub or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ynnub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Ynnub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ynnub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harris's half guard.
Ynnub wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Ynnub sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Harris wants to control but Ynnub is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ynnub.
Harris keeping full guard, as Ynnub tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ynnub trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ynnub throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ynnub in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harris tries to hold on but Ynnub pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ynnub thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harris holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ynnub tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ynnub lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harris tries to hold on but Ynnub postures up.
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ynnub controlling from the full mount.
Harris taking shots to the head.
Ynnub looking to finish with strikes here!
Ynnub thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ynnub landing strikes from the mount and Harris is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Ynnub dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ynnub.
It looks like Randall Harris has been cut.
Ynnub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ynnub showed some decent athleticism there.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ynnub.
Ynnub missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ynnub looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harris is doing well to control the position and prevent Ynnub from advancing to side control.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Ynnub sits in half guard.
Ynnub trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub content to control rather than advance.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Ynnub sits in half guard.
Ynnub throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Ynnub 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.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ynnub throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ynnub thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ynnub.
Ynnub wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Ynnub with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ynnub changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ynnub working the strikes but Harris uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ynnub seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ynnub missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ynnub is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ynnub seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ynnub throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ynnub is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ynnub gets a takedown into half guard.
Ynnub is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ynnub.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ynnub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ynnub wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Ynnub scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Ynnub dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randall Harris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ynnub.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ynnub taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Ynnub's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bunny Ynnub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub wants to control for a moment but Harris uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ynnub throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Ynnub missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ynnub trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ynnub missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ynnub is working away from the top position though.
Randall Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris wants to improve his position but Ynnub is controlling well.
Ynnub seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ynnub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Ynnub saw that one coming.
Ynnub feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Ynnub changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ynnub trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Ynnub content to stall in guard here.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Ynnub 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.
Bunny Ynnub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ynnub got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ynnub has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Ynnub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ynnub, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Ynnub!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Radiation Sickness . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
181 lbs
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173 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Law tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Law to the ground. Law escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Law lands with a good body shot.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Law misses with a double jab.
Owens dodges the punch combination from Law.
Law misses with a double jab.
Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Law but Law pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marshall Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Law lands with a nice combination. Owens backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Law but Law pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Law throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Law moves away from the strike by Owens.
Law tries to bum rush Owens with a series of wild strikes but Owens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law tries a low kick but Owens avoids it.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense.
Law keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owens tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law tried to score with a low kick but Owens checks it.
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Law counters with an outside leg kick.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Law finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Owens lands a slapping body shot.
Law is looking to slow Owens down with leg kicks.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt
and Law counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owens looks gassed!
Owens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Law counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens scoring well with a low kick there.
Law punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
Law tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens shoots and misses
and Law counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Law lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Law.
Law checks a low kick from Owens.
A slapping leg kick lands for Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law counters with a three punch combo that has Owens backing up. Owens nods at Law to acknowledge the strikes.
Law throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law scoring well with a low kick there.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owens.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Law counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Law lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Owens scores with a jab.
Owens has his takedown stuffed
and Law makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
Owens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law counters with a big head kick but Owens shrugs it off.
Marshall Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt
letting Law counter with a right hand.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Owens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Owens is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
Owens is trying desperately to land a takedown but Law is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Owens.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Law.
Owens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Law missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owens fails with the takedown
and Law counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to score with a low kick but Owens moves his leg out of the way.
Law cracks the inside of Owens's front leg.
Law lands a nice looking body shot.
Law throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Law throws a lazy head kick
and Owens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Owens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Law is looking to stand back up but Owens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Law.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Law defends it well.
Owens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Law makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Owens blocks a head kick by Law.
Owens looks for the body kick but Law saw that one coming.
Law throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Law darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Owens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Owens has his takedown stuffed
and Law counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Law lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Law looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a thumping low kick.
Owens misses with a takedown
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Law dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Law counters with an inside leg kick.
Owens fails with the takedown
and Law makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Owens misses with a takedown
and Law counters with a low kick, right behind Owens 's knee.
Law throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
Law might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Law wants to stand but Owens is controlling the position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens stops Law from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens is pushing down on Law's leg trying to pass to half guard. Law is fighting to maintain full guard but Owens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Owens is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Law pushes Owens off looking to stand but Owens dives back in and keeps control.
Owens wants to work for an arm triangle but Law is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
Gunnar Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.
Law is trying to stand up here but Owens is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Owens tries for a takedown but Law circles away easily
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Owens does no damage.
Owens tries for a takedown but Law circles away easily
and Law counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Law throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Owens misses with a takedown
and Law counters with a nice low kick that buckles Owens's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Law had a free shot at his head there.
Law throws a front kick aimed at Owens's knee but Owens avoids it well.
Law swinging wildly here.
Owens with a poor takedown
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Law.
Marshall Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Owens.
I think Law 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Law!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntington comes to the cage accompanied by Verdi - Triumphal March from Aida. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fletcher Huntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Huntington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Huntington misses its intended target.
Huntington thows a body shot but no joy.
Huntington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huntington throws a head kick that Cozad semi-blocks.
Cozad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huntington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cozad fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad misses the jab.
Huntington misses with a straight left.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huntington misses the jab.
Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huntington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad ducks right into an uppercut from Huntington.
Cozad tried to score with a low kick but Huntington checks it.
Huntington misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Huntington misses its intended target.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Huntington connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Huntington.
Huntington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huntington throws a leg kick but Cozad moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington misses with a few strikes there.
Huntington misses with a jab to the body
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch but Huntington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huntington loads up on a big right hand but Cozad slips the punch.
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huntington connects with a body shot.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cozad scores with a hook.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huntington fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad punishes Huntington's body with a nice straight punch.
Huntington scores with a decent looking hook.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huntington.
Cozad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cozad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huntington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad moves out of range as Huntington strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad lands with a nice body punch.
Huntington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Huntington throws a shot to the body.
Huntington lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huntington throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
Huntington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huntington throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huntington rather than just go for the knockout.
Cozad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huntington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huntington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huntington thows a body shot but no joy.
Cozad avoids the head kick by Huntington.
Fletcher Huntington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huntington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Huntington.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Huntington circles away.
Cozad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huntington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Huntington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huntington scores with a decent looking hook.
Cozad is rocked!
Cozad avoids the head kick by Huntington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huntington to the mat! Huntington manages to get full guard.
Cozad preventing the sweep.
Huntington is looking for a triangle but Cozad pushes his legs off easily.
Huntington is breathing heavily.
Huntington keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Huntington is trying to control the position but Cozad postures up.
Huntington has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Cozad pushing down on Huntington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cozad lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad working the head and body with strikes.
Huntington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cozad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cozad's back!
Cozad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cozad's head.
Huntington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huntington is looking to advance position but Cozad won't allow it.
Cozad gets full guard.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
Huntington being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad is trying to keep Huntington in close.
Cozad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fletcher Huntington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Huntington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huntington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Huntington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but Huntington shows good takedown defense.
Huntington throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Huntington throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
Huntington thows a body shot but no joy.
Huntington lands a head shot.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huntington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Huntington fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Huntington.
Nice shot by Huntington.
Cozad is still on wobbly legs! Can Huntington finish him?
Huntington misses the jab.
Cozad seems to have recovered his senses.
Huntington misses with a body shot
and Cozad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Huntington finds it's target.
Huntington lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huntington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher Huntington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huntington dodges the punch combination from Cozad.
Huntington looks to land a combination. Cozad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huntington misses with a head kick.
Huntington looks to throw the jab but Cozad is out of range.
Huntington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozad fails with the takedown.
Huntington throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Huntington.
Huntington throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Connor Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cozad throws the left hand but Huntington avoids the punch easily.
Huntington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huntington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad pushes Huntington up against the cage in a clinch.
Huntington throws an elbow but it misses.
Huntington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cozad's defenses.
Cozad scores with a shoulder strike.
Huntington pushes off an throws an elbow but Cozad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cozad goes for a takedown attempt but Huntington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fletcher Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
Cozad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huntington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Huntington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huntington thuds a left hand into Cozad's body.
Huntington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huntington misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Huntington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Huntington avoids it well.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Huntington tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cozad momentarily.
Huntington takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Fletcher Huntington is winning the standup battle so far.
Huntington connects with a jab.
Huntington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huntington.
Cozad avoids the head kick by Huntington.
Huntington throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huntington.
Huntington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cozad feints and as Huntington raises his hands in defense, Cozad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Huntington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Cozad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huntington's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huntington looking for a sweep. Not yet Huntington, not yet.
Cozad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huntington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cozad slips nicely into half guard.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Cozad has control of the leg.
Huntington tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cozad has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Huntington dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cozad throws the left hand but Huntington avoids the punch easily.
Huntington lands a nice shot that snaps Cozad's head back.
Huntington throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely.
Cozad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huntington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huntington missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huntington misses with a looping right.
Huntington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huntington.
Huntington throws a head kick that misses.
Huntington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huntington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huntington. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Huntington.
Huntington throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cozad is defended easily by Huntington.
Huntington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington scores with a decent looking hook.
Huntington scores with a jab to the body.
Huntington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cozad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huntington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Cozad or perhaps it was just good defense by Huntington which made him look bad.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huntington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Huntington throws a chopping leg kick but Cozad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Huntington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Huntington.
Huntington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Huntington misses with an elbow over the top.
Huntington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huntington trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huntington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cozad is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Huntington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huntington lands a nice elbow.
Huntington misses with an elbow strike.
Huntington landing knees to the head.
Huntington throws an elbow that misses.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huntington.
Huntington with a knee to the head.
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Cozad slips a jab from Huntington.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Huntington saw that one coming.
Huntington throws a sloppy head kick
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad scores with a takedown into Huntington's guard.
Cozad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huntington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cozad passes into side control.
Huntington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cozad off and has taken his back!
Connor Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is trying to stick to Cozad's back but Cozad is turning into Huntington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huntington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cozad.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cozad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huntington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cozad has managed to get both his arms back between Huntington's legs - danger averted.
Huntington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cozad landing some decent shots from guard.
Cozad advances to half guard.
Cozad wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
Cozad uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huntington regains half guard.
Huntington wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy.
Huntington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cozad pulls his head out easily.
Cozad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huntington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huntington looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cozad pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cozad working Huntington over with strikes here.
Cozad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor Cozad.
I think Huntington 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Huntington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammera Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov comes to the cage accompanied by Superunknown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hammera Head!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head cracks a nice hook into Tatov's ribs.
Head showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatov.
Tatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatov misses the target.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Tatov moves out of range easily.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tatov throws a low kick, looking for Head's leg but Head calmly moves out of range.
Tatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatov tried to score with a low kick but Head checks it.
Head moves out of range as Tatov throws a body kick.
Tatov walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Head is predictable there
and Tatov counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatov trying to control the position but Head is working away.
Tatov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Head is letting Tatov control him for a moment.
Head is not content to let Tatov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Head throws a lazy head kick
so Tatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Head looking for a sweep. Not yet Head, not yet.
Head looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Tatov wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Head wants to improve his position but instead Tatov has moved into half guard.
Tatov wants to free his trapped foot but Head is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatov wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tatov avoids the head kick by Head.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Head tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hammera Head has been cut.
Head throws a leg kick
and Tatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Head won't be happy with that.
Head looks gassed!
Tatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Head knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hammera Head's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Head throws a head kick that Tatov semi-blocks.
Head throws a head kick that Tatov semi-blocks.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Tatov crumples to the floor! Head milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hammera Head!
Hammera Head is the new super heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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