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WFC 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav comes to the cage accompanied by Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Boy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fokislav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fokislav cracks the inside of Boy's front leg.
Fokislav dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Fokislav has managed to clinch.
Fokislav breaks from the clinch.
Fokislav closes the distance and clinches.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fokislav landing knees to the body.
Boy looks gassed!
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!
Fokislav manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a right hand that Fokislav ducks under and follows up with a left that Fokislav also avoids with ease.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Fokislav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fokislav. Fokislav obviously looking to wear him down.
Boy tries to keep at a distance but Fokislav has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fokislav unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fokislav with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tom Boy has been cut.
Fokislav breaks from the clinch.
Fokislav moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav breaks the clinch.
Fokislav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fokislav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fokislav missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fokislav trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Fokislav passes into half guard.
Fokislav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fokislav is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fokislav trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fokislav.
Fokislav takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fokislav wants to control the pace but Boy is squirming around nicely.
Boy has left one of his arms exposed and Fokislav doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Boy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ipu Fokislav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amish Paradise. Jebidiah Knepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Knepp does no damage.
Knepp fails with the takedown.
Kazama scores with a sloppy right hand. Knepp should have avoided that one.
Knepp shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazama sprawls well. He's pushed Knepp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knepp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kazama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kazama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knepp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kazama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Knepp's guard! Nice work there by Kazama!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knepp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazama defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knepp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knepp is looking for a triangle but Kazama pushes his legs off easily.
Knepp looks gassed!
Knepp working a defensive guard here.
Knepp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kazama has picked Knepp up and slammed him! Knepp can't keep hold of the triangle and Kazama manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knepp is trying to improve his position.
Knepp is trying to work for a sweep but Kazama has mounted him!
Kazama controlling the pace for now.
Knepp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kazama content just to control the position here.
Knepp is desperately trying to improve his position but Kazama has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knepp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knepp won't allow Kazama to get back to his feet.
Knepp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kazama's guard.
Knepp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazama has escaped and now he's on top!
Knepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knepp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kazama has picked Knepp up and slammed him! Knepp can't keep hold of the triangle and Kazama manages to pass to side control!
Knepp is trying to get back to half guard.
Knepp can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazama stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knepp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jebidiah Knepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama cracks Knepp with a good jab.
Knepp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazama is fending him off so far but Knepp persists. Nope, Kazama circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazama throws a jab but it's blocked by Knepp.
Knepp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazama's waist but Kazama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knepp off to one side.
Akira Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Knepp.
Nice sprawl there from Kazama as Knepp shoots in.
Kazama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knepp regains guard.
Kazama is stalling in the full guard.
Knepp is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knepp feints and as Kazama raises his hands in defense, Knepp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knepp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kazama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knepp has Kazama in his guard.
Knepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Knepp, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazama passes into half guard.
Kazama stands up out of the half guard.
Knepp shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazama sprawls well. He's pushed Knepp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knepp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazama as he jumps to the side.
Knepp walks into a straight right hand from Kazama.
Kazama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knepp throws a right and a left that Kazama avoids nicely.
Kazama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knepp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazama is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama gets to his feet. Knepp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jebidiah Knepp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazama with a nice cross.
Knepp dodges the punch combination from Kazama.
Knepp with a poor takedown
and Kazama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazama moves into the clinch.
Kazama cracks Knepp with a nice body shot.
Kazama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kazama'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.
Knepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kazama gets to his feet - Knepp follows without any prompting.
Knepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazama counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazama throws an overhand right that lands on Knepp's shoulder, as Knepp tries to avoid the shot.
Knepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kazama can't get the takedown.
Knepp has picked Kazama up - he's going for a ride! Knepp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knepp seems to be working for a kimura but Kazama defends the submission attempt.
Knepp wants to pass the guard but Kazama is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp is trying to work for a kimura but Kazama is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kazama works Knepp's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knepp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazama.
Knepp with a poor takedown
and Kazama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knepp with a poor takedown
and Kazama counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Kazama coming out on top.
Kazama catches Knepp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akira Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Knepp.
Kazama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knepp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazama scores with a hook.
Knepp with a poor takedown
and Kazama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp wants to control but Kazama passes easily into half guard.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazama moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Knepp.
Knepp tries to bench press Kazama off him but Kazama keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazama stands up and beckons Knepp to his feet.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knepp is looking to get back to full guard here but Kazama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jebidiah Knepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knepp manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knepp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knepp is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Kazama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knepp wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
Knepp is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knepp tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Knepp trying to get back to full guard but Kazama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kazama content just to control the position here.
Kazama trying to control but Knepp is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazama 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kazama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MMA THEME. Tretow has chosen Days of Thunder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Tretow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tretow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striker tries to bum rush Tretow with a series of wild strikes but Tretow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tretow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liam Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tretow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tretow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Striker throws a lazy right hand but Tretow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Striker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tretow.
Tretow shoots in and bounces Striker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tretow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow prevents Striker from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tretow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tretow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker wants to stand and escape but Tretow is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker is working an open guard so Tretow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Striker throws an overhand right that lands on Tretow's shoulder, as Tretow tries to avoid the shot.
Striker leaves Tretow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tretow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liam Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Tretow.
Tretow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Striker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tretow slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tretow looks gassed!
Striker lands a nice hook to Tretow's body. Tretow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Striker lands with a nice combination. Tretow backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tretow.
Tretow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striker.
Tretow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tretow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tretow is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Striker leaves Tretow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Striker blocks a head kick by Tretow.
Striker connects with the punch.
Tretow shoots in but no luck this time.
Striker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Striker dominated that round.
That's time! Striker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to de liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Striker.
Striker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tretow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Striker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Striker wants to stand up but Tretow is controlling him.
Tretow wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.
Tretow trying to control but Striker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker wants to stand and escape but Tretow is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tretow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.
Tretow advances to half guard.
Tretow decides to return to a standing position.
Striker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tretow has a takedown stuffed.
Tretow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Striker misses with a hook.
Tretow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striker pinned against the cage. Striker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tretow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Striker's waist but Striker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tretow off to one side.
Liam Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Tretow.
Tretow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tretow shoots in and drives through. Striker sprawls well.
Tretow dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tretow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striker is fending him off so far but Tretow persists. Nope, Striker circles away and we're back to standing.
Striker lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Striker.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tretow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tretow looks for a takedown but Striker sprawls well.
Tretow ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Tretow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Tretow shoots for a takedown but Striker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tretow closes the distance and clinches up with Striker, looking for a takedown. Tretow pushes Striker against the cage but Striker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Striker clobbers Tretow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Striker. No joy for Tretow on that attempt.
Striker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tretow has time to react.
Tretow cracks the inside of Striker's front leg.
Horrible takedown by Tretow or perhaps it was just good defense by Striker which made him look bad.
Tretow dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tretow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striker circles away.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Striker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tretow.
Striker takes a swing at Tretow's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Striker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Striker gets caught flat footed, as Tretow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tretow is stalling in the full guard.
Striker pushes Tretow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Tretow moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Striker as Tretow shoots in.
Tretow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Striker wants to stand up but Tretow is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Striker keeping moving, preventing Tretow from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.
Striker pushes Tretow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tretow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Striker sprawls well initially but Tretow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tretow stops Striker from getting back to his feet.
Tretow tries to pass to full mount but Striker defends it.
Tretow stops Striker from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker is looking to get back to is feet but Tretow passes into side control.
Tretow controls the position.
Striker tries to escape but Tretow is in control.
Striker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
What can Striker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker holding both Tretow 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tretow is looking for the choke from the back position but Striker is controlling his hands well.
Dennis Tretow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker trying to get back to his feet but Tretow is in full control for now.
Tretow is riding his opponent, not letting Striker buck him off.
Striker is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tretow looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Striker is trying to stand back up.
Liam Striker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tretow is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Striker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Tretow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Striker 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 Alec Ball 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... Liam Striker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Dardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker has chosen Kanye West-Power as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
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176 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Han Dardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Baker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Dardy throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Dardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Han Dardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dardy.
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Dardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker blocks a jab.
Dardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Dardy throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Dardy misses with an uppercut.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dardy. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Dardy tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
Dardy throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Dardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardy looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Dardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Dardy didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dardy, up you get!
Baker dives in and grabs Dardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dardy pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dardy.
Dardy throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Dardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dardy is breathing heavily.
Dardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker drops Dardy with a beautiful combination! Dardy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baker is looking for the KO!
Dardy is rocked!
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Dardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dardy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Dardy takes one on the button.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baker works the jab nicely.
Dardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dardy but Dardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Han Dardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Baker.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dardy's waist but Dardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Dardy lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dardy misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Dardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Dardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker is looking to score with low kicks.
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dardy momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dardy connects with the punch.
Dardy misses with a looping right.
Dardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Dardy misses.
Dardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dardy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker stands up from Dardy's guard - Baker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Dardy.
Dardy misses with a straight right.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Dardy seems unphased.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Dardy works Baker's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Baker 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.
Dardy misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dardy misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Dardy as Baker shoots in.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dardy.
Dardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dardy misses with a straight right.
Baker clobbers Dardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dardy misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Dardy is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dardy is trying to keep an underhook but Baker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker is pressing down on Dardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dardy is holding on for now.
Baker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dardy wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Dardy misses with a jab to the body
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Han Dardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dardy checks it well.
Dardy throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dardy circles away.
Han Dardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Baker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Dardy throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker stands up and beckons Dardy to join him on the feet.
Dardy misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dardy.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Dardy misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dardy won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker tries for a kimura but Dardy is defending well.
Dardy is letting Baker control him for a moment.
Baker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dardy!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Baker lands with a hook. Dardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dardy tries to get out of the position.
Dardy is working an open guard so Baker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baker lands a jab to Dardy's midsection.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dardy.
Dardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Dardy wants to stall.
Dardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Dardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardy is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker tries for a takedown but Dardy manages to get underhooks.
Han Dardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Baker.
Dardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Dardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Baker is trying to drag Dardy to the mat but Dardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dardy tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
Dardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dardy smiles and moves away.
Dardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dardy takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Han Dardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dardy throws a combination that misses
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Dardy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Dardy throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charlie Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Baker finds it's way through Dardy's defenses.
Dardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Dardy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Dardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker throws a low kick, looking for Dardy's leg but Dardy calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Dardy.
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dardy's half guard.
Baker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Baker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dardy throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dardy misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Dardy didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker stands up and waves to Dardy to follow him.
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!
Baker darts in and clinches Dardy up against the cage.
Charlie Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dardy.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dardy on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Yacht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as BJ Penn enters the cage!
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25
141 lbs
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26
134 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Yacht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Yacht sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yacht throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yacht is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn is working for a kimura but Yacht is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yacht does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yacht is trying to stand.
Penn works his way into side control.
Yacht tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Yacht's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yacht tries to escape but Penn is in control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yacht swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Yacht.
Yacht throws a series of strikes that have Penn backpedaling.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yacht finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Penn shoots in but Yacht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raymond Yacht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Yacht closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yacht is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Yacht is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Yacht wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Yacht is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Yacht is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Yacht has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yacht looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Yacht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn shoots and misses
and Yacht counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yacht napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yacht, who protects the arm well.
Penn looks gassed!
Yacht is looking to reverse the position.
Yacht is trying to get back to his feet.
Yacht manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Yacht makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yacht throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yacht bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn wants to control but Yacht postures up.
Yacht working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Yacht tries to move to mount but Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Yacht shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yacht looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Yacht lands a jab to the nose.
Penn looks for a takedown but Yacht sprawls well.
Raymond Yacht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yacht drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yacht working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yacht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yacht wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Yacht dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yacht throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yacht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Yacht swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yacht is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Yacht circles away and we're back to standing.
Yacht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Yacht getting side control.
Yacht looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Yacht has control of the leg.
Yacht has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Yacht gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yacht tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Yacht is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yacht controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Yacht gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yacht goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Yacht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yacht manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Yacht's guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Yacht is retaining full guard.
Yacht is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yacht is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yacht stuffs the takedown.
Raymond Yacht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Yacht sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn feints and as Yacht raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Yacht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yacht manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Yacht's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yacht is on top in guard.
Yacht trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Raymond Yacht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yacht advances position into side control!
Yacht wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Yacht has control of an arm but Penn manages to advance to Yacht's back!
Yacht manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Yacht.
Yacht trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yacht is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Yacht has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yacht pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Yacht dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Yacht decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Yacht has control of the leg.
Yacht looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is not content to let Yacht control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to hold on to Yacht's head to control him but Yacht postures up.
Yacht passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Yacht's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yacht wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yacht has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn prevents Yacht from getting back to his feet.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yacht looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yacht looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yacht!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Yacht advances to full mount.
Penn regains half guard.
Yacht trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is pressing down on Yacht's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn controls Yacht momentarily but Yacht frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yacht is aware though and is defending well.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yacht wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Yacht from controlling successfully.
Yacht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yacht has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yacht closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yacht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn shoots and misses
and Yacht counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yacht moves to back control.
Yacht controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
Penn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yacht off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Penn 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 Yacht gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymond Yacht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yacht working for the choke.
Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Yacht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yacht 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Yacht!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shrimpboat VanderShmoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panzer Grenadier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenadier connects with a body shot.
Grenadier lands a left and a right that send VanderShmoot crashing to the mat, dazed. Grenadier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grenadier cracks VanderShmoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
VanderShmoot is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grenadier drops VanderShmoot with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grenadier follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panzer Grenadier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Mountbatten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laudrup comes into the arena with Zoo Station blaring out of the sound system. Mountbatten has chosen Last Resort as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Mountbatten!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laudrup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laudrup throws a right and a left that Mountbatten avoids nicely.
Laudrup closes the distance and clinches up with Mountbatten, looking for a takedown. Laudrup pushes Mountbatten against the cage but Mountbatten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mountbatten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountbatten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Hans Laudrup has been cut.
Mountbatten takes a swing at Laudrup's ribcage but misses.
Mountbatten lands an overhand right.
Mountbatten scores with a three punch combo!
Mountbatten lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laudrup misses with a hook. Mountbatten ducked under it nicely.
Mountbatten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountbatten scores with the left hand. Laudrup knows he should have avoided that one.
Laudrup misses with a double jab.
Laudrup with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mountbatten to score with a decent uppercut.
Laudrup misses with a looping left.
Laudrup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Mountbatten as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William Mountbatten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountbatten misses with a combination
and Laudrup counters with a left and a right that stings Mountbatten.
Mountbatten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountbatten throws a series of punches but Laudrup avoids them all with ease.
Mountbatten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mountbatten.
Mountbatten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laudrup throws a lazy right hand but Mountbatten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laudrup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountbatten.
Mountbatten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mountbatten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laudrup missing with a left hand there. Mountbatten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
William Mountbatten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountbatten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laudrup moves away.
Laudrup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mountbatten misses with a shot to the body
and Laudrup counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountbatten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountbatten misses the shot to the body.
Mountbatten lands a left and a right that send Laudrup crashing to the mat, dazed. Mountbatten thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Laudrup is rocked!
Laudrup is breathing heavily.
Laudrup bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mountbatten comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Laudrup falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Laudrup was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Mountbatten!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne LePierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegeta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Dark Prince. Super Vegeta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne LePierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Vegeta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegeta throws a nice head kick!
LePierre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but LePierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegeta avoids the body shot from LePierre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegeta. That's going to slow LePierre down.
LePierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vegeta's calf.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vegeta.
Vegeta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LePierre throws out the jab.
LePierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LePierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegeta was well out of range. Poor timing from LePierre.
A solid body kick from Vegeta.
Vegeta misses with a body shot.
Vegeta tries to clinch but LePierre moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegeta throws out a leg kick but LePierre moves out of range and Vegeta only half commits.
LePierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegeta is just out of range.
LePierre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vegeta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vegeta lands a nice leg kick that just misses LePierre's sensitive parts.
Vegeta moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegeta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LePierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LePierre throws a series of punches but Vegeta avoids them all with ease.
Vegeta throws a leg kick which misses LePierre's front leg but catches the back leg as LePierre tries to avoid it.
Vegeta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LePierre.
LePierre looks to throw a body kick
and Vegeta counters with an inside leg kick.
Vegeta lands with a slapping head kick.
LePierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegeta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta throws a nice head kick!
LePierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vegeta counters with an outside leg kick.
Vegeta clinches up with LePierre and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Vegeta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vegeta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegeta lands an elbow inside.
Vegeta trying to land knees to the body.
Vegeta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LePierre wants to break free but Vegeta has control.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow.
LePierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vegeta lands a knee to the head.
Vegeta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LePierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
LePierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vegeta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vegeta lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
LePierre dodges an elbow strike from Vegeta.
LePierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegeta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegeta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePierre moves away.
LePierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LePierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegeta is just out of range.
LePierre throws a big shot that misses.
LePierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from LePierre.
A head kick from Vegeta lands but LePierre takes it in his stride.
Vegeta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LePierre.
Vegeta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta throws a lazy head kick
and LePierre counters with a one-two to the body.
LePierre is breathing heavily.
LePierre misses the body punch
and Vegeta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vegeta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LePierre's calf.
Vegeta fakes the leg kick and cracks LePierre in the body.
Vegeta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegeta thumps LePierre with a low kick.
LePierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegeta can pounce on him.
Vegeta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegeta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LePierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre fails to pull guard.
Vegeta missing with knees to the body.
Vegeta lands a damaging elbow.
Vegeta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Vegeta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegeta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vegeta throws a head kick that misses.
LePierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegeta moves out of range as LePierre strikes.
Vegeta lands with a nice body kick.
Vegeta throws a nice head kick!
A shot to the body from LePierre misses
and Vegeta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LePierre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vegeta avoids the body shot from LePierre.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but LePierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegeta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LePierre is rocked!
LePierre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LePierre checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre throws a push kick but Vegeta slaps the foot to one side.
Vegeta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vegeta rushes LePierre and presses him up against the cage.
Vegeta misses with a knee strike.
Vegeta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegeta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LePierre blocks the elbow strike.
Vegeta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Vegeta.
Vegeta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LePierre dodges an elbow strike from Vegeta.
Vegeta connects with a nasty looking knee right to LePierre's face.
Vegeta tries to land knees in the clinch but LePierre avoids the damage to the body.
Vegeta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vegeta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vegeta just misses with a elbow thrown towards LePierre's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre managing to block the knees to the body from Vegeta.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vegeta just misses with a elbow thrown towards LePierre's brow.
LePierre tries to circle away but Vegeta has him pinned against the cage.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it misses.
LePierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vegeta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LePierre wants to break free but Vegeta has control.
LePierre blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
LePierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vegeta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LePierre tries to pull guard but Vegeta won't allow it.
LePierre blocks the elbow strike.
LePierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vegeta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vegeta with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vegeta.
LePierre blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vegeta throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Vegeta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LePierre's defenses.
Vegeta pushes off an throws an elbow but LePierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vegeta working LePierre over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vegeta.
LePierre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vegeta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LePierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LePierre blocks the elbow strike.
LePierre takes an elbow to the temple.
LePierre jumps guard but Vegeta stands there with LePierre around his waist. LePierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne LePierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegeta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LePierre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vegeta pushes off an throws an elbow but LePierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LePierre blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Vegeta lands a nice knee to the body.
LePierre blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Vegeta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LePierre dodges an elbow strike from Vegeta.
LePierre avoids the elbow strike from Vegeta, against the cage.
Vegeta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegeta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegeta tries to land knees in the clinch but LePierre avoids the damage to the body.
LePierre is trying to break the clinch but Vegeta has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vegeta throws an elbow but misses.
LePierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Vegeta.
LePierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegeta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vegeta is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Vegeta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LePierre is looking to wear down Vegeta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vegeta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Vegeta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vegeta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegeta fails with an attempt to clinch.
LePierre throws a leg kick
and Vegeta counters with an inside leg kick.
Vegeta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LePierre.
Vegeta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LePierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vegeta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vegeta avoids the body shot from LePierre.
LePierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegeta is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegeta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegeta clinches up with LePierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegeta missing with knees to the body.
Vegeta missing with knees to the body.
LePierre is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Vegeta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegeta landing knees to the body.
LePierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LePierre throws a head kick but Vegeta moves out of range.
Vegeta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegeta darts in and clinches LePierre up against the cage.
Vegeta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Super Vegeta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegeta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegeta connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Vegeta.
Vegeta clinches with his opponent.
Vegeta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LePierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegeta just stands there and leans against the cage.
LePierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vegeta walks away with a smile on his face. LePierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegeta throws a right and a left that LePierre avoids nicely.
Vegeta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vegeta thumps LePierre with a low kick.
Vegeta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegeta throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Vegeta.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Vegeta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePierre is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
LePierre avoiding damage as Vegeta throws knees to the body.
Vegeta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LePierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vegeta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta pushes off an throws an elbow but LePierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vegeta trying to land knees to the body.
LePierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LePierre avoids the elbow strike from Vegeta, against the cage.
Vegeta lands an elbow inside that LePierre shrugs off.
Vegeta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegeta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LePierre is trying to force a seperation but Vegeta has the dominant position.
Vegeta throws an elbow that misses.
LePierre tries to pull guard but Vegeta won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne LePierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegeta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LePierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vegeta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vegeta looking to throw knees to the head but LePierre is blocking nicely.
LePierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LePierre blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
LePierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vegeta walks away with a smile on his face. LePierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LePierre misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vegeta tries to clinch up but LePierre circles away and keeps his distance.
LePierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegeta manages to avoid it.
LePierre throws a push kick but Vegeta slaps the foot to one side.
Vegeta is looking to clinch.
LePierre throws a body kick the misses
and Vegeta counters with a big head kick but LePierre shrugs it off.
Vegeta scores with a kick to the body.
Vegeta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LePierre if he has to take too many more of those.
Vegeta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePierre.
LePierre throws a leg kick
and Vegeta moves into the clinch.
Vegeta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wayne LePierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Vegeta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegeta lands an elbow that stopped LePierre in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Vegeta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegeta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Vegeta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Confrontation. Isildor has chosen The Hobbit Music as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a series of punches but Isildor moves out of range.
Isildor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Isildor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Isildor tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Isildor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Isildor had a free shot at his head there.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Isildor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isildor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson cracks Isildor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a two punch combo.
Isildor blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Isildor's head back.
Henderson works over Isildor's head and body with a nice combination.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Isildor.
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Isildor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Isildor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Isildor scores with a push kick.
Isildor throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Isildor is out of range.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isildor throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Isildor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henderson is able to avoid easily.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isildor on the side of the head.
Isildor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Isildor slips a jab from Henderson.
Isildor misses with a low kick.
Isildor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Isildor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Isildor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a right hand that Isildor ducks under and follows up with a left that Isildor also avoids with ease.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Isildor slips the punch.
Isildor wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isildor. Isildor obviously looking to wear him down.
Isildor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Isildor misses the shot to the body.
Isildor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Isildor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matt Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isildor wants to land a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Isildor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isildor circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Isildor does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor blocks a jab.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Isildor moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Isildor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isildor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.
Isildor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Isildor.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Isildor throws a head kick that misses.
Isildor staying out of range there.
Isildor moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Isildor tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Isildor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson dips to his left and cracks Isildor with an uppercut!
Isildor throws a chopping leg kick but Henderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Isildor backs away looking to recover.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Isildor's head but Isildor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isildor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson throws a hook but Isildor avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isildor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
Isildor forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Isildor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson misses with a hook. Isildor ducked under it nicely.
Isildor tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Isildor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Isildor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Isildor.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson checks a low kick from Isildor.
Isildor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Isildor avoids the body shot from Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson slips under a jab from Isildor.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Isildor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Isildor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isildor.
Isildor throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Isildor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Isildor moves out of range of the strikes.
Isildor throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Isildor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Isildor misses with a low kick.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matt Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Matt Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Isildor is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Isildor.
Isildor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor misses with a low kick.
Isildor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Isildor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Isildor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Isildor defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Isildor momentarily.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Isildor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Isildor moves away and avoids it.
Isildor is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson cracks Isildor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Henderson misses.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Isildor moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Isildor prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson dodges an elbow strike from Isildor.
Isildor missing with knees to the body.
Isildor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Isildor tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Isildor is controlling him.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike from Isildor.
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.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Isildor has the dominant position.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Isildor lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
Isildor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Isildor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Isildor throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Isildor.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isildor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isildor throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Isildor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Isildor.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Isildor staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Isildor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Isildor defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a hook but Isildor blocks it.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Isildor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Henderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Isildor in his tracks.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Isildor.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Isildor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Isildor moves away and avoids it.
Isildor scores with a leg kick.
Isildor misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Henderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isildor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isildor moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Isildor's head but Isildor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Isildor is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
Isildor slips a straight right by Henderson.
Isildor throws a leg kick that misses.
Isildor moves out of range of the strikes.
Isildor misses with a body shot.
Henderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isildor moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Isildor is out of range.
Henderson moves out of range as Isildor strikes.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Isildor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Isildor slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Isildor.
Isildor moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Henderson catches Isildor right on the button with a cross.
Isildor blocks a jab.
Isildor tries to land a leg kick but Henderson saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Isildor.
Henderson checks a low kick from Isildor.
Isildor throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson lands with a hook. Isildor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henderson lands an overhand right.
Isildor dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson checks a low kick from Isildor.
Isildor misses with a body punch
and Henderson counters with a left and a right that stings Isildor.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Isildor misses the target.
Isildor tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Isildor shakes it off.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Isildor.
Isildor throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor misses with a hook.
Henderson scores with a jab. Isildor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Isildor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Isildor momentarily.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Isildor's shoulder, as Isildor tries to avoid the shot.
Isildor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Isildor scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Henderson.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Henderson sizes up Isildor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Isildor.
Isildor tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Isildor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vvierme Llamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llamer's entrance music is Prodigy - Spitfire. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vvierme Llamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Llamer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Llamer shoots for a takedown but Suraski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suraski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Llamer with that takedown attempt.
Llamer is looking to clinch.
Llamer tries to close the distance and clinch but Suraski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Llamer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suraski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suraski postures up.
Suraski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llamer is keeping the position for now.
Llamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Llamer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Llamer keeping moving, preventing Suraski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Llamer wants to sweep here but Suraski controlling him for the moment.
Suraski throws and elbow that misses. Llamer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suraski's guard. Nice move by Llamer!
Llamer postures up in Suraski's guard and throws a big left but Suraski blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Llamer wants to land a leg kick but Suraski is out of range.
Llamer swinging wildly here.
Suraski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Llamer to the mat! Llamer manages to get full guard.
Suraski wants to control from the top but Llamer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski is looking to work some ground and pound but Llamer has wrist control.
Llamer wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llamer is working hard here to advance position.
Suraski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suraski won't allow Llamer to sweep him here.
Suraski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suraski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Llamer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suraski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suraski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Llamer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Llamer has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Llamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suraski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suraski looking to control.
Llamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Llamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Llamer throwing strikes but missing.
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Llamer from controlling successfully.
Suraski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Llamer lands a couple of elbows.
Llamer trying to control but Suraski is working from the bottom.
Suraski is trying to control the position but Llamer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Suraski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Llamer closes the distance and clinches.
Suraski lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vvierme Llamer has been cut.
Suraski lands an elbow that stopped Llamer in his tracks for a moment.
Suraski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suraski takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Llamer misses with some punches.
Llamer trying to land knees to the body.
Suraski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suraski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suraski avoids the elbow strike from Llamer, against the cage.
Suraski misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Llamer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Llamer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suraski manages to break the clinch.
Suraski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dave Suraski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llamer just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suraski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Llamer moves into the clinch.
Suraski is trying to drag Llamer to the mat but Llamer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suraski breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Llamer with that takedown attempt.
Suraski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suraski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Llamer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suraski throws and elbow that misses. Llamer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suraski's guard. Nice move by Llamer!
Llamer stopping the sweep attempt from Suraski.
Llamer cracks Suraski with a solid left hand.
Llamer prevents Suraski from getting back to his feet.
Llamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamer wants to control from the top but Suraski keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Llamer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Llamer throws a strike but Suraski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Llamer wants to sweep here but Suraski controlling him for the moment.
Suraski working some strikes from top position.
Suraski postures up in Llamer's guard and throws a big left but Llamer blocks it.
Suraski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Llamer's head.
Llamer keeping moving, preventing Suraski from controlling successfully.
Llamer has his hands on Suraski's head, controlling the position.
Llamer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suraski stopping the sweep attempt from Llamer.
Suraski wants to control from the top but Llamer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Llamer trying to keep a closed guard but Suraski is proving a slippery customer.
Llamer 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.
Suraski throws and elbow that misses. Llamer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suraski's guard. Nice move by Llamer!
Llamer won't allow Suraski to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Llamer throws a right and a left that Suraski avoids nicely.
Llamer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suraski is out of range.
Llamer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suraski misses with a takedown attempt - Llamer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suraski avoids the body shot from Llamer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Suraski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vvierme Llamer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Suraski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Llamer tries to clinch but Suraski moves out of range.
Llamer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Llamer.
Suraski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Llamer manages to get back to half guard.
Llamer is trying to maintain the position but Suraski is very close to passing his half guard.
Suraski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Llamer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suraski.
Suraski wants to free his trapped foot but Llamer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Llamer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Llamer is positioning himself well to prevent Suraski advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Llamer shoots for a takedown but Suraski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suraski lands a head kick. Llamer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Suraski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Llamer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suraski stops a takedown attempt from Llamer.
Suraski is trying to break the clinch but Llamer is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suraski.
Llamer stalling in the clinch.
Suraski looking to throw knees to the head but Llamer is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Llamer throws an elbow but misses.
Llamer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suraski backwards.
Llamer lands an elbow just above Suraski 's eye.
It looks like Dave Suraski has been cut.
Suraski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Llamer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vvierme Llamer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Suraski.
Llamer throws an elbow but it misses.
Suraski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suraski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Llamer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suraski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Llamer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suraski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suraski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suraski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suraski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Llamer prevents it.
Suraski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Llamer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Suraski fails to land.
Suraski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Llamer stalling.
Llamer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Llamer is keen to just control but Suraski is a slippery customer.
Llamer is nestled in close to Suraski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llamer controlling the action here.
Llamer is looking to advance position but Suraski won't allow it.
Suraski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Llamer.
Suraski pushes Llamer off looking to stand but Llamer dives back in and keeps control.
Llamer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Llamer prevents Suraski from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraski won't allow Llamer to pass to mount.
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. Llamer connects with a nice short shot to Suraski's temple.
Suraski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Llamer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Llamer's back!
Dave Suraski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llamer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Llamer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suraski unloads with some shots from mount but Llamer bucks and avoids them well.
Vvierme Llamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llamer gets back to half guard.
Llamer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suraski pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vvierme Llamer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suraski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Suraski!
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