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CEFC Sunday Night Fights 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 4381 p4p, 560 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 5352 p4p, 647 weight class). Cortez comes to the cage accompanied by Wake Me Up. Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitakaka.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez works on Pitakaka's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pitakaka thumps Cortez with a low kick.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitakaka thuds his shin into the meat of Cortez's side.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Cortez throws a counter high kick but Pitakaka was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Cortez stumbling back into the cage.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Cortez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cortez pushes Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka motions for Cortez to come forward. Pitakaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Cortez has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez presses Pitakaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Cortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Pitakaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez just leaning against Pitakaka, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Cortez digs a right hand into Pitakaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitakaka's gas tank.
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Rafael Cortez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cortez catches Pitakaka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pitakaka to the canvas!
Pitakaka is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Pitakaka is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez gets to his feet and stands over Pitakaka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pitakaka felt that one! Cortez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pitakaka from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 1696 p4p, 202 weight class) and Riaq Rowanda (ranked 2544 p4p, 285 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Riaq Rowanda!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowanda misses with a jab to the body
and Mayoniko counters with an outside leg kick.
Rowanda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayoniko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayoniko takes a swing at Rowanda's ribcage but misses.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rowanda stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayoniko is looking to chop away at Rowanda's legs.
Mayoniko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rowanda.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Rowanda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayoniko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mayoniko moves away from the strike by Rowanda.
Mayoniko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rowanda throws a low kick, looking for Mayoniko's leg but Mayoniko calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowanda instigates a clinch.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks an uppercut.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mayoniko.
Rowanda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayoniko or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks an elbow strike from Rowanda.
Rowanda lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rowanda.
Mayoniko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rowanda.
Mayoniko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rowanda.
Mayoniko tries to throw a body punch but Rowanda avoids it by throwing Mayoniko back against the cage.
Rowanda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Mayoniko.
Rowanda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayoniko misses with the head strike.
Mayoniko manages to pull guard.
Mayoniko wants to stand but Rowanda is controlling the position.
Rowanda throwing strikes from guard but Mayoniko blocks nicely.
Rowanda is looking to stand up but Mayoniko won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko wants to stand up but Rowanda is controlling him.
Mayoniko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda working aggressively here.
Rowanda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowanda lands a right hand.
Mayoniko throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowanda.
Mayoniko lands with a right to the head.
Mayoniko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayoniko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Rowanda.
Mayoniko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowanda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko missing with a left hand there. Rowanda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowanda.
Rowanda takes one to the chin there.
Mayoniko scores with a hook to the body. Rowanda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayoniko scores with a one two! Rowanda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Mayoniko's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Rowanda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowanda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayoniko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rowanda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rowanda loads up on a big right hand but Mayoniko slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowanda throws a low kick, looking for Mayoniko's leg but Mayoniko calmly moves out of range.
Rowanda lunges at Mayoniko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayoniko's hand.
Rowanda walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayoniko jabs Rowanda right on the nose. Rowanda blinks but takes it well.
Rowanda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rowanda 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 Mayoniko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayoniko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rowanda catches Mayoniko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayoniko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rowanda lands with a cross.
Mayoniko connects with an inside leg kick.
Rowanda darts in and clinches Mayoniko up against the cage.
A short right from Rowanda.
Rowanda misses with a body punch.
Mayoniko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayoniko.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mayoniko.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Mayoniko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riaq Rowanda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Rowanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rowanda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rowanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayoniko lands a leg kick that knocks Rowanda off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Mayoniko.
Rowanda throws out a counter right but Mayoniko avoids it with no problem.
Rowanda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayoniko counters with a straight right hand.
Mayoniko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowanda's calf.
Mayoniko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayoniko throws a shot from downtown. Rowanda moves away and avoids it.
Rowanda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mayoniko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rowanda ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
Rowanda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rowanda moves out of range as Mayoniko throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Rowanda misses its intended target.
Mayoniko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rowanda.
Rowanda tried to score with a low kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Mayoniko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowanda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko lands a leg kick that knocks Rowanda off balance momentarily.
Mayoniko blocks a jab.
Rowanda swings for the body but Mayoniko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mayoniko duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayoniko as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rowanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayoniko doesn't seem phased though.
Mayoniko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Mayoniko looks to throw the jab but Rowanda is out of range.
Mayoniko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayoniko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rowanda manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rowanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Rowanda misses.
Mayoniko lands with a straight right. Rowanda didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rowanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rowanda misses the target.
Rowanda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rowanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Rowanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rowanda.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut.
Mayoniko throws a shot to the body.
Mayoniko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rowanda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko cracks the inside of Rowanda's front leg.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut.
Mayoniko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rowanda lands with a hook. Mayoniko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rowanda misses with a hook. Mayoniko ducked under it nicely.
Rowanda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayoniko.
Rowanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Rowanda tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayoniko is wise to it.
Rowanda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rowanda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mayoniko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowanda's calf.
Rowanda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayoniko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rowanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a left to the body.
Mayoniko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rowanda's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowanda is trying to control the position but Mayoniko postures up.
Rowanda keeping full guard, as Mayoniko tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mayoniko stands up from Rowanda's guard - Mayoniko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mayoniko staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rowanda. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mayoniko. Rowanda shrugs it off though.
Mayoniko scores with a hook to the body. Rowanda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayoniko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayoniko lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Rowanda misses.
Mayoniko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rowanda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoki Mayoniko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mayoniko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rowanda on the side of the head.
Rowanda wants to clinch.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowanda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayoniko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rowanda.
Rowanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a right hand that Rowanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowanda also avoids with ease.
Mayoniko tries to bum rush Rowanda with a series of wild strikes but Rowanda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Rowanda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mayoniko.
A good leg kick by Rowanda.
Mayoniko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rowanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowanda slips a jab from Mayoniko.
Rowanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowanda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rowanda walks into a straight right hand from Mayoniko.
Rowanda misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayoniko counters with a thumping low kick.
Rowanda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayoniko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayoniko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rowanda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayoniko cracks Rowanda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rowanda throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Rowanda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayoniko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayoniko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayoniko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rowanda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rowanda throws a leg kick but Mayoniko moved away.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Mayoniko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rowanda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayoniko looks to land a right hand but Rowanda moved out of range.
Mayoniko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayoniko throws a front kick aimed at Rowanda's knee but Rowanda avoids it well.
Mayoniko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayoniko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko scores with a punch to the head.
Mayoniko blocks a leg kick.
Rowanda misses with a body kick.
Mayoniko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rowanda just manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowanda circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayoniko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rowanda is just out of range.
A nice side step and Rowanda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rowanda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mayoniko 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.
Rowanda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayoniko misses with a head kick.
A big left from Rowanda misses.
Mayoniko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rowanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rowanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowanda takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayoniko is able to avoid easily.
Rowanda misses with a hook
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mayoniko misses.
Rowanda lands with a straight right. Mayoniko didn't see that one coming.
Mayoniko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rowanda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rowanda scores with a nice right hand.
Rowanda throws an overhand right that lands on Mayoniko's shoulder, as Mayoniko tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayoniko, right into the meat.
Rowanda throws out a loose jab but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayoniko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rowanda misses with a hook
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowanda tries to score with a low kick but Mayoniko moves his leg out of the way.
Mayoniko throws a nice looking combination but Rowanda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Mayoniko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayoniko 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!
Yoki Mayoniko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1437 p4p, 127 weight class) and The Sun God Ra (ranked 2391 p4p, 209 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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251 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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222 lbs
28 - 25 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Sun God Ra!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Ra.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Ra shows good takedown defense.
Anstey swings for the body but Ra moves out of range.
Ra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anstey.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Ra connects with a body shot that sends Anstey's belly button to the back.
Ra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Anstey.
Ra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Ra.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anstey moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Ra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Ra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.
Anstey prevents Ra from improving his position.
Ra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey 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.
Anstey 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.
Ra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ra has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anstey is trying to control. Ra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ra is looking to improve his position.
Ra taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working.
Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Ra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ra sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey throws a jab when Ra was well out of range.
Ra misses the jab.
Ra connects with a crisp jab.
Ra misses with a left hand
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Ra lands a good knee to the midsection. Anstey won't want to take too many of those.
Anstey jumps guard and drags Ra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ra lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom.
Ra tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Ra trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ra throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey 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.
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey is looking for a triangle but Ra pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Ra from controlling successfully.
Ra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ra, which made it look bad.
Ra with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ra throws out the jab.
Ra tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
The Sun God Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ra tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.
Ra walks into a left hand.
Ra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey swings for the body but Ra moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ra.
A big right from Ra misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Ra's head back.
Ra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey pushes Ra up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries a body shot but Ra blocks it.
Anstey has Ra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anstey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ra tumbling to the mat - Anstey dives into Ra's guard.
Anstey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anstey won't allow Ra to sweep him here.
Ra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard.
Ra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ra is now in half guard.
Anstey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ra pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ra connects with a nice short shot to Anstey's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra moves nicely into side control.
Anstey sneaks back into half guard.
Anstey is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ra passes to full mount!
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey wants to hold on but Ra pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
Ra landing punches.
Anstey taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Ra maintains control.
Ra landing punches.
Ra lands with some strikes.
Ra swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anstey is now in Ra's guard. A big mistake from Ra there, giving up the dominant position!
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ra is looking to stand up but Anstey isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey postures up in Ra's guard and throws a big left but Ra blocks it.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Ra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ra keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anstey on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Anstey.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Ra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ra duly obliges.
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ra bucks up and tries to throw Anstey off but instead Anstey has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra can't escape the position.
Anstey trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anstey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anstey throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ra could be in trouble here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anstey lands strikes to the head.
Ra can't escape the position.
Anstey looking for the choke from the back.
Anstey lands shots from the back.
The Sun God Ra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra trying to get back to his feet but Anstey is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ra is trying to get back to his feet but Anstey has full control of the position and if anything, Ra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anstey working for a choke but Ra is defending well.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Anstey is riding his opponent, not letting Ra buck him off.
Ra is trying to stand back up.
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.
Ra covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anstey gets his way!
Anstey struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
An out of breath Bunny Anstey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 1581 p4p, 191 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 1893 p4p, 227 weight class). Shlemenko has chosen Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be as his entrance music. Alexander Shlemenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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32
201 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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World class 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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shlemenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
As Shlemenko backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from Shlemenko both land. Nice combination.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutherford as he avoids it easily.
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Rutherford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shlemenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Rutherford.
Shlemenko tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Shlemenko 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.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford is struggling to control the position.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shlemenko.
Rutherford stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shlemenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Shlemenko on the inside.
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Shlemenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Shlemenko misses the target.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Shlemenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shlemenko tries to avoid it.
Shlemenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Shlemenko backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Shlemenko tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Thomas Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with an overhand left.
Good work by Shlemenko as he checks the leg kick.
Shlemenko avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford sets himself, and Shlemenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rutherford avoids it this time.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shlemenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutherford is fending him off so far but Shlemenko persists. Nope, Rutherford circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
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 Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
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.
Shlemenko sends Rutherford crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shlemenko is motioning to the referee to let Rutherford up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rutherford is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Shlemenko avoids it.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shlemenko wants to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch position.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shlemenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shlemenko's back!
Shlemenko covers up after that shot from Rutherford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford throws a series of strikes and Shlemenko wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Rutherford punching from mount but Shlemenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rutherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutherford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shlemenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rutherford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Rutherford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford punching from mount but Shlemenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but Shlemenko is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rutherford trying to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Rutherford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutherford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shlemenko taking shots to the head.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.
Rutherford looking to finish with strikes here!
Rutherford tries to control but Shlemenko wriggling away.
Rutherford postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Shlemenko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rutherford and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1450 p4p, 174 weight class) and Grigor Vladovich (ranked 2071 p4p, 245 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blackburn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When the Man Comes Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigor Vladovich!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vladovich misses.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Vladovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackburn's head.
Nice straight punches there by Blackburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackburn.
Vladovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackburn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackburn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vladovich ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladovich misses with a straight right.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn lands with a nice body punch.
Blackburn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Vladovich is out of range.
Blackburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Vladovich's head.
A punch combination from Vladovich misses.
Vladovich misses with a straight right.
Vladovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vladovich scrambles back to his feet.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladovich throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Vladovich.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vladovich takes one on the button.
Blackburn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vladovich throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vladovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vladovich smiles and moves away.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladovich moves away.
Vladovich misses with a left hand
and Blackburn counters with a nice body shot.
Vladovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Blackburn catches Vladovich right on the button with a cross.
Blackburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackburn takes a swing at Vladovich's ribcage but misses.
Vladovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Vladovich.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vladovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladovich slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Vladovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladovich.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Vladovich.
Blackburn throws a good cross that connects.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Vladovich throws a big counter head kick but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Vladovich - just one landing.
Vladovich slips under a jab.
Vladovich throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
Blackburn thuds a left hand into Vladovich's body.
Vladovich slips a jab from Blackburn.
Vladovich throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vladovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vladovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the body.
Vladovich walks into a straight right hand from Blackburn.
Vladovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackburn jabs at Vladovich's body.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Vladovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Vladovich misses with an uppercut.
Vladovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Vladovich slips the punch.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Vladovich.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladovich.
Blackburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Vladovich misses.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Vladovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Vladovich's head.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vladovich has time to react.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vladovich is rocked!
Vladovich throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Vladovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Vladovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blackburn.
Vladovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Vladovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackburn defending well as Vladovich loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Vladovich tries to keep at a distance but Blackburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blackburn prevents Vladovich from breaking the clinch.
Vladovich working aggressively here.
Vladovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn digs a good body shot into Vladovich's ribs.
Vladovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vladovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vladovich looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lugh Blackburn dominated that round.
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.
Vladovich throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vladovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
No joy there for Vladovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vladovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Vladovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vladovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the head.
Vladovich misses with a head kick.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
A jab from Vladovich finds it's way through Blackburn's defenses.
Vladovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladovich can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn works Vladovich's body with a nice hook.
Vladovich misses with the combination.
Vladovich throws a head kick that misses.
Vladovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vladovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vladovich on the side of the head.
Blackburn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vladovich in his tracks.
Vladovich throws a head kick that misses.
Vladovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Vladovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackburn rushes Vladovich and presses him up against the cage.
Vladovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vladovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vladovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vladovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackburn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vladovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vladovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Vladovich's head but Vladovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn gets a clinch.
A short left from Vladovich.
Vladovich breaks the clinch.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vladovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladovich.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Vladovich swings widly with a right hand
and Blackburn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blackburn pushes Vladovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vladovich is trying to push Blackburn away but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vladovich manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladovich.
Vladovich looks to land a body kick but Blackburn moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vladovich.
Blackburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vladovich looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Vladovich misses with a straight right.
Blackburn takes a swing at Vladovich's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn tries to clinch
and Vladovich counters with a straight right hand.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Vladovich counters with a big head kick but Blackburn shrugs it off.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladovich is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Vladovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladovich throws an off balance right hand
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladovich walks into a left hand.
Vladovich throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
Blackburn misses with a body shot
and Vladovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vladovich to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vladovich looks to clinch but Blackburn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vladovich taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lugh Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 1129 p4p, 180 weight class) and Hector Stefan (ranked 1944 p4p, 291 weight class). Stefan has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music. Hector Stefan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
52 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefan wants to clinch up but Burgundy keeps it at a distance.
Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Stefan slips the punch.
Burgundy clinches.
Burgundy blocking some punches.
Stefan wants to get back to striking at distance but Burgundy won't allow it.
Stefan is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy is controlling him.
Stefan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Stefan avoids nicely.
Stefan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan instigates a clinch.
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burgundy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stefan's coach down at Area Six FC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stefan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Stefan misses with a low kick.
Stefan moves away from the strike by Burgundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan slips under a jab.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy drops Stefan with a beautiful combination! Stefan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burgundy is looking for the KO!
Stefan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy scores with a punch to the head.
Stefan is rocked!
Stefan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stefan.
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body
and Stefan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burgundy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burgundy 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.
Stefan is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Burgundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefan clinches with his opponent.
Burgundy scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgundy.
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Stefan avoids nicely.
Stefan moves out of range as Burgundy throws a body kick.
Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Burgundy is stalking Stefan. Stefan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Burgundy, and it's lights out! Stefan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Millennium (ranked 1248 p4p, 152 weight class) and Toshiro Montero (ranked 1621 p4p, 200 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Montero's choice of entrance music: Danzig - Mother . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Millennium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshiro Montero!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millennium thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Millennium checks a leg kick nicely.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montero with the counter takedown but Millennium avoids it easily.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millennium just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Millennium.
Montero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Montero showed some decent athleticism there.
Millennium moves into full guard.
Montero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Millennium is trying to control the position but Montero postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millennium swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Millennium looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Millennium is looking for a triangle but Montero pushes his legs off easily.
Millennium trying to keep a closed guard but Montero is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montero trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom.
Millennium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montero is aware though and is defending well.
Montero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montero forces his way into half guard.
That's two 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.
Millennium manages to get to full guard.
Millennium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Millennium being controlled here, momentarily.
Millennium 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.
Millennium is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Millennium checks a leg kick.
Millennium tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium looks to score with a jab to the body but Montero is just out of range.
Millennium is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Millennium misses with a wild body shot.
Montero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Millennium moves out of range of the leg kick from Montero.
A head kick misses from Millennium.
Millennium throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montero throws the left hand but Millennium avoids the punch easily.
Montero with a hook.
Millennium connects with a right hand. Montero shakes it off.
Millennium with a hook.
Good work by Millennium as he checks the leg kick.
Millennium lands a jab.
Montero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Millennium sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Millennium on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chris Millennium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montero throws a leg kick but Millennium checks it.
Millennium stuns Montero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Millennium keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Millennium throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Millennium fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montero.
Millennium tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Millennium misses the target.
Millennium throws a head kick but Montero moves out of range.
Montero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Millennium misses with a kick to the body.
Montero misses with a low kick as Millennium jumps back.
Montero connects with a leg kick. Millennium looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Millennium moves out of range as Montero strikes.
Montero misses with a looping right.
Montero lands with a hook. Millennium tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Millennium.
A low kick from Millennium misses
and Montero counters with a shoot takedown. Millennium fights it but they end up in guard.
Montero trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Millennium pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montero is out of range and Millennium settles back down.
Montero avoids the head kick by Millennium.
Montero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Millennium lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Millennium fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montero manages to avoid it.
Millennium is looking to chop away at Montero's legs.
Millennium displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Millennium gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Montero is standing up over Millennium. Millennium looks to escape but Montero dives into side control.
Montero slows the pace down.
Millennium gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montero wants to take his opponent's back but Millennium doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero looking to control but Millennium is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Millennium is trying to escape the mount.
Montero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Millennium manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Millennium is not content to let Montero control the position.
Millennium struggling a bit here.
That's two 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.
Millennium tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Millennium is trying to control Montero's posture but Montero avoids it.
Millennium is looking to reverse the position.
Montero swings around for an armbar but Millennium sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montero's guard.
Millennium wants to pass the guard but Montero is keeping the position.
Millennium trying to control but Montero is working from the bottom.
Montero trying to keep a closed guard but Millennium is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Millennium controls the pace.
Montero has his foot on Millennium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millennium works his way back into a safe position though.
Millennium trying to control but Montero is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The Takeover inform us that Montero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Millennium is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Montero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Montero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montero working for a triangle but Millennium defends it easily.
Montero keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
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.
Millennium is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Montero keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Toshiro Montero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Millennium stopping the sweep attempt from Montero.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Millennium throws a lazy right hand but Montero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montero slips a straight right by Millennium.
Millennium lands a nice looking body shot.
Montero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montero at a distance.
Millennium will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Millennium ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montero moves away.
Montero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montero with the counter takedown but Millennium avoids it easily.
Millennium keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium dominated that second round.
That's time! Millennium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Montero tries for a takedown but Millennium sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Millennium was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montero checks a leg kick.
Montero feints the counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Millennium.
Montero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Millennium moves into the clinch.
Montero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montero has clasped his hands together around Millennium's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Millennium is trying to improve his position.
Millennium stops Montero from passing to mount.
Millennium is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Millennium struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Millennium has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Montero but great work by Millennium.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Montero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Montero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montero is looking for a sweep.
Montero is letting Millennium control him for a moment.
Millennium trying to control the position but Montero is working away.
Toshiro Montero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Millennium is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Montero's shoulder. That is not cool.
Montero is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Montero is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium slows the pace down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Montero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Millennium taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Millennium lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Millennium there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Montero avoids the head kick by Millennium.
Montero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Millennium.
Montero throws a shot from downtown. Millennium moves away and avoids it.
Millennium 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.
Millennium throws the left hand but Montero avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Montero misses its intended target.
Jab from Millennium.
Millennium lands a jab to the head.
Montero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montero's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millennium uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Millennium lands with an uppercut that bounces Montero off the cage and back into range.
Montero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Millennium showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Millennium, 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 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
An out of breath Chris Millennium thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 1102 p4p, 134 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 1671 p4p, 200 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
48 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Page blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Page fails to pull guard.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Page drags the fight down to the ground.
Page avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt 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.
Hunt pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Page for as long as he can get away with.
That's two 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.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Page works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt continues to stall.
Hunt stands up from Page's guard - Hunt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Page tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Page into the cage.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.
Hunt rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Page lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Hunt lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Page misses with a knee to the head.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Page tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt thows a body kick. Page tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Page working aggressively here.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phol Hunt.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Page is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Page.
Hunt lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page manages to break the clinch.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Page.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hunt.
Page wants to stall.
Page creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Page tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Page is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page is breathing heavily.
Hunt is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt landing knees to the body.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt works on Page's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hunt clinches.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Page.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Page wants a takedown.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phol Hunt.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Page tries to tie him up.
Hunt is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Page is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Page blocks with his arms.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Hunt digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Page tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Danny Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Page tries to tie him up.
Page looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Phol Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Page takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A determined Phol Hunt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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