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RAFL 39: Unstoppable PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamehr Al Arhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Al Arhoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dethklok - Hatredcopter. Tamehr Al Arhoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Emelianenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tamehr Al Arhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Al Arhoff tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Emelianenko lands a front kick.
Al Arhoff clinches but Emelianenko breaks the clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that hurts Al Arhoff! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Emelianenko jumps into full mount!
Al Arhoff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Emelianenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Lyoto Emelianenko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Arhoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Arhoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko feints and as Al Arhoff raises his hands in defense, Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Arhoff is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Arhoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emelianenko has Al Arhoff in his guard.
Emelianenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Al Arhoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Arhoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelianenko as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Arhoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Arhoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Arhoff.
Al Arhoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Arhoff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Arhoff looking for a takedown.
Al Arhoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Arhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamehr Al Arhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamehr Al Arhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looks like Tamehr Al Arhoff has been cut.
Al Arhoff moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Arhoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Arhoff throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Arhoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Al Arhoff moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Al Arhoff up against the cage.
Emelianenko is leaning against Al Arhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Al Arhoff walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyoto Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Al Arhoff's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Arhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Al Arhoff tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Emelianenko manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tamehr Al Arhoff's cut.
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!
Al Arhoff has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Arhoff.
Emelianenko leaves Al Arhoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Arhoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko effectively controlling the action here.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko rushes Al Arhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Arhoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Al Arhoff's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamehr Al Arhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Arhoff gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko passes Al Arhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lyoto Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emelianenko is taking a breather. Al Arhoff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stalks Al Arhoff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al Arhoff's face. Al Arhoff staggers backwards, shaken.
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Al Arhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Al Arhoff regains guard immediately.
Emelianenko prevents Al Arhoff from getting back to his feet.
Al Arhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Arhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamehr Al Arhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko gets to his feet. Al Arhoff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Emelianenko taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Raider moves out of range easily.
Raider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Raider looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Raider tries to clinch up.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raider drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ricky Raider has been cut.
Raider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Raider. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raider as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raider throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Raider.
Raider lands an uppercut.
Raider lands a left hand.
Raider lands with a right to the head.
Couture is working for takedown but Raider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raider can't fight it off and eventually Couture manages to take the fight to the floor. Raider looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raider has an active guard here but Couture has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Couture lands a nice short elbow.
Raider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Couture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Couture's back!
Raider thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Raider lands a shot to the head.
Raider just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Raider landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Even with his hooks in, Raider manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Couture controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Raider is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Couture is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Couture holding both Raider 's hands and preventing any damage.
Raider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raider is working the ground and pound. Can Couture escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider is looking to control Couture but Couture is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture turns into Raider and is now in his guard.
Couture stands and steps away. Raider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Raider shows good takedown defense.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Raider sprawls well.
Raider looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Raider shows good takedown defense.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Raider.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Raider.
Raider lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raider.
Raider throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Couture.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raider.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raider.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Raider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Raider's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Couture walks into a jab.
Raider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Raider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture throws a series of punches but Raider avoids them all with ease.
Raider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raider misses with a combination
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture throws and elbow that misses. Raider uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couture's guard. Nice move by Raider!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raider trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raider is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture kicks Raider off and gets to his feet.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raider circles away.
Raider scores with a three punch combo!
Raider lands a two punch combo.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raider closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Couture pulls Raider in close to prevent any damage.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Raider is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruce Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Raider from controlling successfully.
Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Raider.
Raider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Raider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Raider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
Raider missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raider misses with a head kick.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raider, up you get!
A slapping leg kick lands for Couture.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Raider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Raider gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couture thows a huge punch but Raider dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Raider's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Couture shoots in but Raider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raider won't be happy with that.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Raider's head but Raider avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Couture seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Couture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Raider sneaks out the side door and pushes Couture away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Raider lands with a right hand.
Couture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Raider some visible discomfort.
Raider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Couture grinds an elbow into Raider's temple.
Raider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Raider sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raider moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture distracts Raider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raider's head.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Raider has wrist control.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Raider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up and lands a big shot to Raider's brow.
Raider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Couture is in close to Raider's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raider scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raider lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raider.
Raider leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raider counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture pushes Raider off looking to stand but Raider dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raider missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Couture is looking to escape.
Couture trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raider tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Raider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raider has Couture pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raider pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Couture tumbling to the mat - Raider dives into Couture's guard.
Raider throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Raider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raider 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Raider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Bellman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Bellman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellman lands with a nice combination. Hastings backs away looking to recover.
Hastings fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Bellman finds it's target.
Hastings moves in looking to clinch but Bellman pushes him off.
Hastings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellman.
Bellman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hastings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellman circles away.
Bellman lands a head kick. Hastings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy left from Bellman finds it's target.
Bellman throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Bellman.
Danga de danga de dang - Bellman scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hastings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hastings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hastings blocks a head kick by Bellman.
Hastings tries to clinch but Bellman is having none of it.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bellman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hastings tries to clinch but Bellman is having none of it.
Hastings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hastings tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hastings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellman lands a high kick!
Bellman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Bellman.
Hastings wants to clinch up but Bellman keeps it at a distance.
James Bellman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hastings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hastings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bellman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hastings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bellman avoids it really well and circles away.
Bellman scores with a body shot.
Bellman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellman throws a series of strikes that have Hastings backpedaling.
Bellman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hastings blocks a head kick by Bellman.
Bellman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bellman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hastings moves in looking to clinch but Bellman pushes him off.
Hastings shoots in but Bellman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hastings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hastings tries to clinch up but Bellman circles away and keeps his distance.
Bellman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bellman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bellman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bellman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hastings backs up against the cage.
Hastings is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bellman! Hastings is out on his feet! Bellman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hastings is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hastings is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bellman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dorkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Dorkin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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18
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Dorkin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews blocks a leg kick.
Andrews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorkin throws and low kick but Andrews moves out of range easily.
Dorkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrews shoots in and bounces Dorkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andrews forces his way into half guard.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Dorkin is defending well.
Andrews controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Andrews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Andrews 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.
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.
Dorkin is trying to stand back up but Andrews is controlling him
Andrews stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dorkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andrews.
Andrews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Andrews.
Dorkin tries to land a front kick but Andrews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorkin misses with a wild combination.
Dorkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dorkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorkin misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andrews throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Alan Dorkin has been cut.
Andrews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alan Dorkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorkin throws a head kick that misses.
Dorkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorkin connects with a high kick.
Dorkin throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorkin cracks the inside of Andrews's front leg.
Dorkin thows a leg kick but Andrews checks it
and Andrews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dorkin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews checks a leg kick.
Andrews thows a body shot but no joy.
Dorkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andrews.
Andrews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Dorkin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dorkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andrews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throwing shots but Dorkin is blocking nicely.
Andrews not doing much here.
Andrews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews is trying to control. Dorkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dorkin is looking to escape.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Andrews.
Dorkin throws a leg kick
and Andrews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrews.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Dorkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Dorkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dorkin, right into the meat.
A head kick by Dorkin misses
and Andrews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrews.
Dorkin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorkin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrews working Dorkin over with knees to the body.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dorkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Dorkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrews'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.
Andrews scores a nice knee to the body.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Andrews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorkin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dorkin as Andrews tries to tie him up.
Dorkin lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Dorkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Dorkin managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Dorkin blocks it.
Dorkin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrews's face.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Dorkin is blocking nicely.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but Dorkin blocks with his arms.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dorkin stalling in the clinch but Andrews improves position.
Andrews wants to stall.
Andrews avoiding damage as Dorkin throws knees to the body.
Dorkin scores a nice knee to the body.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andrews obliges.
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.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Dorkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Dorkin won't want to take too many of those.
Dorkin avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Dorkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Andrews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrews avoiding damage as Dorkin throws knees to the body.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dorkin.
Andrews blocks an elbow strike.
Andrews has Dorkin pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dorkin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrews.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews dodges an elbow strike from Dorkin.
Dorkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrews is keeping busy.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
Dorkin looking to stall.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorkin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dorkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Dorkin tries to stall but Andrews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dorkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Dorkin managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews stalling in the clinch but Dorkin improves position.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorkin wants to stall.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alan Dorkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dorkin.
Dorkin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrews looking to slow down the pace here.
Dorkin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrews blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Dorkin gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Dorkin blocks it.
Dorkin tries to land a knee to the head but Andrews blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorkin trying to land knees to the body.
Dorkin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrews.
Dorkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dorkin missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Dorkin.
Well Andrews 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Andrews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Ber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vlad Tepes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarkko Ber!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tepes sprawls well initially but Ber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tepes is refusing to be controlled, as Ber sits in half guard.
Ber not doing much here.
Tepes tries to get to full guard but Ber has control of the leg.
Ber controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ber winds up and cracks Tepes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tepes is staying active underneath Ber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tepes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, if Ber 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepes tries to roll over but Ber keeps him under control.
Ber wants to take a breather but Tepes is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarkko Ber.
Ber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes circles away quickly and effectively.
Ber tries to bum rush Tepes with a series of wild strikes but Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes wants to clinch.
Ber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ber with the ground and pound from mount.
Ber fails to take his opponent's back.
Tepes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tepes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Tepes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tepes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ber connects with a bit shot that sees Tepes covering up! More strikes from Ber and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ber is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroishi Strichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strichi comes to the cage accompanied by Pegasus Fantasy. Zuko has chosen Turning Japanese as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroishi Strichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strichi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strichi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuko.
Strichi stuffs the takedown.
Strichi throws a hook but Zuko blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Strichi.
Zuko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strichi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuko throws a series of punches but Strichi moves out of range.
Zuko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuko was well out of range. Poor timing from Strichi.
Strichi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuko.
Zuko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strichi sprawls well initially but Zuko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strichi is pressing down on Zuko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuko looking to pass the guard.
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.
Zuko trying to control but Strichi is working from the bottom.
Zuko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strichi is keeping the position for now.
Zuko controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenshi Zuko.
Strichi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strichi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zuko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strichi won't allow Zuko to pass to mount.
Strichi is not content to let Zuko control the position.
Strichi won't allow Zuko to pass to mount.
Zuko is looking for a kimura but Strichi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuko to get the leverage.
Zuko is looking for a kimura but Strichi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuko to get the leverage.
Zuko wants to pass to mount but Strichi is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strichi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuko.
Strichi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strichi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zuko throws a series of strikes that have Strichi backpedaling.
Strichi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zuko slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuko trying to control the action but Strichi is working from the bottom.
Zuko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Zuko is trying to control the action in half guard but Strichi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenshi Zuko.
Zuko lands a head shot.
Strichi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strichi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zuko throws a series of punches but Strichi moves out of range.
Zuko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuko lands some shots froms side control.
Zuko trying to control the position but Strichi is working away.
Zuko lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko controlling the position.
Zuko with the ground and pound but Strichi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Zuko throwing shots but Strichi is blocking nicely.
Zuko throwing shots but Strichi is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuko is trying to control. Strichi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zuko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strichi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuko.
Zuko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Strichi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zuko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strichi keeping moving, preventing Zuko from controlling successfully.
Zuko is looking to work some ground and pound but Strichi has wrist control.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Strichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko lands a nice forearm strike.
Zuko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strichi is letting Zuko control him for a moment.
Strichi is not content to let Zuko control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenshi Zuko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zuko.
Zuko misses with a two punch combination.
Zuko connects with a crisp jab.
Strichi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strichi walks into a straight right hand from Zuko.
Strichi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zuko counters with a shoot takedown. Strichi fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strichi is keeping the position for now.
Zuko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zuko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenshi Zuko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuko is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Zuko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strichi trying to keep a closed guard but Zuko is proving a slippery customer.
Hiroishi Strichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshi Zuko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuko 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 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshi Zuko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kit Latura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kit Latura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kit Latura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latura cracks Builder with a good jab.
Latura throws a series of punches but Builder moves out of range.
Builder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latura moves away.
Latura lands a nice looking body shot.
Builder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Latura checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Builder misses the target.
Latura scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Latura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Latura scores a takedown into full mount!
Latura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Builder has worked his arm free - good work by Builder!
Builder struggling a bit here.
Latura is trying to get an arm triangle but Builder is defending well.
Builder is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder can't do much from the bottom here.
Builder is looking to reverse the position.
Builder regains half guard.
Builder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Latura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Latura's back!
Latura is trying to get back to his feet but Builder has full control of the position and if anything, Latura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Latura can't escape the position.
Latura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Builder's guard. Nice work there by Latura.
Latura preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Builder trying to control the position.
Latura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Latura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Latura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Builder wants to slow Latura down by chopping away at his legs.
Latura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Kit Latura has been cut.
Builder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Latura scores with a decent looking hook.
Builder tries to bum rush Latura with a series of wild strikes but Latura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Builder swings for the body but Latura moves out of range.
Builder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Latura. Beautiful body shot.
Builder catches Latura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Builder misses with a body punch
and Latura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Latura connects with a looping right hand.
Latura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Latura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Builder.
Builder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Latura counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Latura lands a nice shot that snaps Builder's head back.
Latura looks to land a combination. Builder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Latura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Latura.
Latura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Latura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Builder momentarily.
Latura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Latura scores with a one two! Builder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Builder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Builder misses with a low kick as Latura jumps back.
Builder ducks right into an uppercut from Latura.
Builder looks to score with a jab to the body but Latura is just out of range.
Latura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Builder counters with a left and a right that stings Latura.
Latura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Latura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Builder has time to react.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Builder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Builder's best efforts.
Latura wants to improve his position but Builder is controlling well.
Builder seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Latura is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bob Builder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquerer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conquerer Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Desjardins throws an overhand right that has Jones reeling! Desjardins follows up with more punches and Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francois Desjardins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Mattingly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Sweetits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweetits is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marilyn Manson - Cake & Sodomy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper Mattingly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Sweetits!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattingly misses the shot to the body.
Sweetits moves out of range as Mattingly throws a body kick.
Mattingly takes one on the button.
It looks like Cooper Mattingly has been cut.
Mattingly avoids the head kick by Sweetits.
Sweetits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mattingly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sweetits swivels and escapes.
Jimbo Sweetits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweetits misses with a looping left.
Mattingly shoots for a takedown but Sweetits saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sweetits feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mattingly's calf.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses.
Mattingly jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattingly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweetits.
Mattingly throws a head kick that Sweetits semi-blocks.
No joy there for Mattingly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweetits throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sweetits throws a sloppy body shot
and Mattingly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimbo Sweetits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweetits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sweetits throws a wild body kick that Mattingly sees coming a mile off.
Mattingly throws a head kick that half lands.
Mattingly blocks a head kick by Sweetits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits misses with a straight left.
Mattingly throws a head kick but Sweetits moves out of range.
Mattingly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses
letting Mattingly counter with a right hand.
Mattingly misses with a head kick.
Sweetits throws a lazy head kick
and Mattingly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sweetits throws a lazy head kick
and Mattingly counters with a straight right hand.
Sweetits throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattingly fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattingly blocks a head kick by Sweetits.
Sweetits cracks Mattingly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mattingly throws a head kick that misses
and Sweetits makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sweetits lands with a shot to the body.
Sweetits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sweetits throws a front kick aimed at Mattingly's knee but Mattingly avoids it well.
Sweetits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mattingly lands a jab to Sweetits's midsection.
Sweetits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattingly checks a leg kick.
Sweetits looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sweetits scores with a nice head shot.
Mattingly lands a nice looking body shot.
Mattingly slips under a jab from Sweetits.
Mattingly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Sweetits misses
and Mattingly counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweetits looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses
and Mattingly counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Sweetits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cooper Mattingly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mattingly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sweetits throws and low kick but Mattingly moves out of range easily.
Sweetits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweetits misses with a looping right.
Mattingly has his takedown stuffed
and Sweetits counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sweetits motions for Mattingly to come forward. Sweetits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Mattingly.
A head kick misses from Sweetits.
Sweetits cracks Mattingly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattingly throws a head kick but Sweetits moves out of range.
A head kick by Sweetits misses
and Mattingly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mattingly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mattingly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cooper Mattingly's cut is getting worse.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses
and Mattingly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sweetits connects with the punch.
Mattingly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweetits tries a head kick but it misses.
Mattingly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweetits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses
and Mattingly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sweetits is breathing heavily.
Mattingly lands a body shot.
Sweetits throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mattingly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sweetits thinking.
Mattingly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweetits motions for Mattingly to come forward. Sweetits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mattingly misses with a head kick.
Mattingly throws a sloppy head kick and Sweetits moves out of range easily.
Sweetits throws a sloppy head kick
and Mattingly counters with a head kick.
A head kick by Sweetits misses
and Mattingly counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattingly blocks the body kick.
Sweetits throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mattingly counters with a straight right hand.
Sweetits scores with the left hand. Mattingly knows he should have avoided that one.
Cooper Mattingly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sweetits throws a head kick but Mattingly moves out of range.
Sweetits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sweetits misses with a body shot
and Mattingly counters with a leg kick.
Mattingly tries for a takedown but Sweetits circles away easily
and Sweetits counters with a leg kick.
Mattingly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweetits keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Mattingly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweetits throws a head kick but Mattingly moves out of range.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses
and Mattingly counters with a stiff right hand.
Mattingly thows a leg kick but Sweetits checks it
and Sweetits counters with a head kick. That will keep Mattingly thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mattingly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeez, Cooper Mattingly's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jimbo Sweetits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mattingly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sweetits tries to avoid it but Mattingly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sweetits to the ground. Sweetits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Sweetits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cooper Mattingly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sweetits misses with a leg kick
enabling Mattingly to counter with a crisp jab.
Sweetits throws a lazy right hand but Mattingly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mattingly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mattingly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Sweetits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Sweetits there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sweetits swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mattingly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Sweetits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mattingly.
Mattingly fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Mattingly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweetits throws a sloppy body shot
and Mattingly counters with a straight right hand.
Sweetits throws a leg kick
and Mattingly counters with a nice uppercut.
Sweetits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sweetits lands with a nice body kick.
Sweetits thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattingly blocks a jab.
Mattingly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattingly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sweetits throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sweetits scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mattingly shoots in for a takedown but Sweetits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sweetits has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattingly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sweetits throws out the jab.
Sweetits throws a lazy head kick
and Mattingly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mattingly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweetits was well out of range. Poor timing from Mattingly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits is looking to land body kicks.
Sweetits throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sweetits throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sweetits.
Mattingly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooper Mattingly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattingly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sweetits can pounce on him.
Mattingly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sweetits scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweetits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mattingly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cooper Mattingly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimbo Sweetits!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Swagger wants to clinch.
Swagger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Marciano misses.
The crowd cheers as Marciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swagger doesn't seem phased though.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swagger moves away.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Swagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swagger has time to react.
Swagger wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Swagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swagger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Marciano misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Swagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swagger wants to clinch.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swagger is looking to clinch.
Swagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Nice defenses there by Swagger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger takes one to the chin there.
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Swagger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Marciano does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Marciano.
Marciano throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
Jab by Marciano.
Swagger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Swagger is out on his feet! Marciano sets himself and nearly takes Swagger's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Marciano!
Tommy Marciano is the new light heavyweight champion!
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