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CFC 543 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toga Reyes (ranked 5418 p4p, 5380 weight class) and Kobra Jay (ranked 473 p4p, 467 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by Loco En El Coco by Cypress Hill. Kobra Jay 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toga Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Jay throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Reyes tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reyes's head.
We've been told by Reyes's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Jay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Jay does no damage.
Jay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay dips to his left and cracks Reyes with an uppercut!
Jay scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Jay.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes slips a straight right by Jay.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Jay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jay misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay connects with a single shot there.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Jay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reyes.
Reyes looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Jay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jay under the eye.
Jay misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes lunges at Jay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jay's hand.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Jay cracks Reyes with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jay.
A big right from Jay misses.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reyes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reyes scores with a body shot.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Jay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - Jay had a free shot at his head there.
Reyes avoids the body shot from Jay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay catches Reyes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Reyes dominated that round.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reyes walks into a straight right hand from Jay.
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Jay slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Jay.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Reyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes slips under a jab.
Jay lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Reyes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Toga Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reyes.
Reyes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jay can't break the clinch.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Jay misses with a punch to the body.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Reyes scores with a shoulder strike.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes pushes Jay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Reyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reyes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Reyes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes has Jay pressed against the cage, preventing Jay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jay.
Reyes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reyes.
Nice body punch from Reyes - that landed with a thud.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reyes.
A short left from Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Reyes.
Reyes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay blocks a body shot from Reyes.
Jay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Reyes - that landed with a thud.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Reyes.
Good body shot from Reyes.
Reyes digs a right hand underneath Jay's ribcage. Jay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Reyes is leaning against Jay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jay prevents a body shot from Reyes.
Reyes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reyes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Reyes.
A short right from Reyes on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
Reyes scores with a shoulder strike.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
Reyes lands an uppercut.
Reyes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Reyes - that landed with a thud.
Reyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike.
Reyes drops Jay onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jay is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Jay is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Reyes.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Reyes lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reyes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reyes.
Reyes gets through Jay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reyes lands a big right hand that drops Jay! The killer instinct kicks in and Reyes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Reyes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toga Reyes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Clappertron (ranked 3954 p4p, 4151 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 411 p4p, 429 weight class). Randal Clappertron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paavo Vayrynen's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Clappertron.
Clappertron throws a looping overhand right but Vayrynen ducks down to avoid it.
Clappertron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vayrynen cracks a nice hook into Clappertron's ribs.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt - Clappertron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vayrynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clappertron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clappertron counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clappertron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clappertron feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vayrynen sprawling to the canvas! Vayrynen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clappertron finish him?!
Vayrynen is rocked!
That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clappertron drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vayrynen's head, knocking him out cold! Clappertron is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randal Clappertron!
An out of breath Randal Clappertron thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 3438 p4p, 24444 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 122 p4p, 259 weight class). Cole Orion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Orion lands a body shot.
Gavin throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion checks a leg kick.
And Orion counters with a quick kick to the body but Gavin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin throws a lazy body kick
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Orion.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orion checks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orion 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dahir (ranked 3571 p4p, 4043 weight class) and Trey Sheppherd (ranked 401 p4p, 429 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Dahir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Sheppherd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheppherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheppherd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sheppherd misses with a body kick.
Dahir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheppherd's guard.
Sheppherd is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dahir dives into side control.
Sheppherd is trying to improve his position.
Sheppherd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sheppherd's face as Dahir controls the position.
Dahir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Check out the look on Dahir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppherd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir scoring with punches from side control.
Dahir working the ground and pound.
Dahir taking a breather here.
Sheppherd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahir connects with a decent elbow.
Dahir cracks Sheppherd with a big right hand but Sheppherd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dahir in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahir landing strikes.
Dahir scoring with punches from side control.
Dahir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dahir landing a few strikes.
Sheppherd is rocked!
Dahir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sheppherd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sheppherd is still in real trouble! Can Dahir finish him?
A big shot lands for Dahir! That's hurt Sheppherd! Will he recover? Dahir fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 2391 p4p, 3274 weight class) and Joshua Whitlock (ranked 92 p4p, 115 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Whitlock!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a low kick but Whitlock avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitlock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitlock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Whitlock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi is looking to chop away at Whitlock's legs.
Atsushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitlock.
A leg kick checked by Whitlock.
Atsushi throws the kick towards the body but Whitlock avoids it.
That's two 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to score with a low kick but Whitlock moves his leg out of the way.
Whitlock just misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atsushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whitlock counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kuroda Atsushi.
Well Atsushi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Fred (ranked 2383 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Makana Berzebal (ranked 205 p4p, 278 weight class). Makana Berzebal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freaky Fred's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freaky Fred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makana Berzebal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fred waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berzebal.
Berzebal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fred sprawls well initially but Berzebal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fred tries to hold on but Berzebal pushes him away.
Berzebal is landing with some decent strikes but Fred is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Berzebal controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred working to try and regain half guard.
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzebal controlling his opponent.
Fred is trying to escape the mount.
Fred tries to hold on but Berzebal pushes him away.
Berzebal raining down shots from the mount!
Berzebal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fred hang on?
Fred tries to hold on but Berzebal postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fred can't escape the position.
Berzebal unloading with bombs!
Fred is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berzebal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fred has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fred!
We've been hearing that Fred has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Berzebal is keeping the position.
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Berzebal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fred sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fred is pushing down on Berzebal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berzebal is fighting to maintain full guard but Fred has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred is looking to take a break and control but Berzebal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fred works his way into full mount!
Berzebal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Berzebal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berzebal is looking to escape.
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.
Fred is working for a guillotine from mount but Berzebal frees his head quite easily.
Fred trying to control but Berzebal is having none of it.
Berzebal gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fred tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berzebal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berzebal is looking for a sweep. Fred is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzebal counters by moving into the clinch.
Berzebal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fred is keeping busy.
Berzebal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berzebal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fred's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berzebal tries to get to his feet but Fred is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Berzebal in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fred is proving hard to escape from.
Berzebal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fred wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berzebal is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fred is trying to get back to full guard.
Fred trying to control from the bottom.
Berzebal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fred knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berzebal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fred tries to roll over but Berzebal keeps him under control.
Makana Berzebal has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Berzebal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berzebal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berzebal prevents Fred from getting the reversal.
Berzebal with the ground and pound from mount.
Berzebal content just to control the position here.
Berzebal avoids the attempt from Fred to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal prevents Fred from getting the reversal.
Berzebal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fred is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berzebal wants to control the pace but Fred is squirming around nicely.
Fred is working to get back to half guard.
Berzebal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fred is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fred is looking to improve his position but Berzebal isn't that keen on the idea.
Fred sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fred looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fred moves in looking to clinch but Berzebal pushes him off.
Fred throws a front kick aimed at Berzebal's knee but Berzebal avoids it well.
Fred misses with a looping left.
Berzebal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berzebal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berzebal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzebal wants to stand but Fred is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berzebal landing with the ground and pound.
Berzebal wants to control from the top but Fred keeps moving.
Fred wants to control the position but Berzebal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Berzebal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fred has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berzebal is working away from the top position though.
Freaky Fred 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.
Berzebal prevents Fred from improving his position.
Berzebal is keen to just control but Fred is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fred trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fred taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred is squirming around, avoiding Berzebal's attempts to control the action.
Fred manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berzebal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fred wants to sweep but Berzebal has passed to side control!
Fred is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Berzebal is looking to take a break and control but Fred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fred manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berzebal tries to get to full guard but Fred has control of the leg.
Fred is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berzebal is just riding it out for now. Fred eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makana Berzebal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berzebal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makana Berzebal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 2849 p4p, 2621 weight class) and Don Higgins (ranked 402 p4p, 376 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
214
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210
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregoire Aebersold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aebersold doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Aebersold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aebersold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Aebersold shoots in but no luck this time.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Higgins. No joy for Aebersold on that attempt.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aebersold with a body shot.
Aebersold dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aebersold staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold moves out of range of the strikes.
Aebersold wants to clinch.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Higgins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higgins pulls his head out easily.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Higgins is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aebersold is working hard here to advance position.
Aebersold gets back to full guard.
Aebersold wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgins postures up.
Higgins chips away with some ground and pound.
Higgins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aebersold's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aebersold is trying to keep Higgins in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aebersold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Aebersold is controlling well.
Higgins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aebersold winds up and cracks Higgins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins is trying to control but Aebersold passes into side control!
Aebersold advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aebersold looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aebersold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Higgins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Higgins shrugs it off.
Aebersold wants to control but Higgins has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Higgins is in trouble now - Aebersold has advanced to mount!
Aebersold misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Higgins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aebersold looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aebersold working for a submission but Higgins is keeping him at bay.
Higgins is desperately trying to improve his position but Aebersold has a good base and remains in mount.
Aebersold jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Higgins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aebersold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregoire Aebersold will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aebersold shoots for a takedown but Higgins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aebersold closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Higgins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aebersold misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Aebersold.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Aebersold is looking to control Higgins's arms but Higgins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aebersold has his back to the cage.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Aebersold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aebersold pulls Higgins into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold looking for a sweep. Not yet Aebersold, not yet.
Higgins works over Aebersold with some ground and pound from guard.
Aebersold has his foot on Higgins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Higgins works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
Higgins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aebersold stopping the sweep attempt from Higgins.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aebersold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aebersold thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aebersold tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins is trying to keep Aebersold in close.
Aebersold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gregoire Aebersold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
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.
Higgins working a defensive guard here.
Higgins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aebersold trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Aebersold trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aebersold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Gregoire Aebersold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aebersold circles away quickly and effectively.
Aebersold closes the distance and clinches up with Higgins, looking for a takedown. Aebersold pushes Higgins against the cage but Higgins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aebersold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aebersold tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aebersold moves away.
As Higgins looks to move away, Aebersold throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
Higgins throws a jab when Aebersold was well out of range.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Aebersold ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Aebersold avoids it with no problem.
Higgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higgins showed some decent athleticism there.
Aebersold is trying to get back to full guard.
Aebersold is trying to maintain the position but Higgins is very close to passing his half guard.
Aebersold moves into full guard.
Aebersold wants to hit a sweep here but Higgins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aebersold there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Higgins pushes him away.
Aebersold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aebersold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aebersold trying to hold on to Higgins's head to control him but Higgins postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Aebersold slips under a jab.
Higgins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Aebersold counters with a shoot takedown. Higgins fights it but they end up in guard.
Higgins wants to sweep here but Aebersold controlling him for the moment.
Aebersold pushing down on Higgins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aebersold wants to advance to full mount but Higgins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Higgins has his hands on Aebersold's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins looking for subs off his back but Aebersold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Higgins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Higgins tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.
Aebersold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Higgins actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aebersold prevents Higgins from improving his position.
Aebersold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higgins trying to control but Aebersold postures up.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.
Aebersold wants to pass to mount but Higgins is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aebersold wants to finish this one by submission but Higgins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aebersold.
Aebersold tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aebersold landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold goes for an armbar but Higgins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Higgins.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aebersold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aebersold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higgins defends well.
Aebersold controls Higgins momentarily but Higgins frees himself.
Aebersold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgins content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire Aebersold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aebersold 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregoire Aebersold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Norman (ranked 2619 p4p, 3384 weight class) and Terrence Gordy (ranked 217 p4p, 266 weight class). Mark Norman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Gordy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norman lands in his opponent's guard.
Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordy is keeping the position for now.
Gordy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norman trying to control from half guard but Gordy is working away.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norman moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gordy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gordy tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman wants to finish this one by submission but Gordy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norman.
Gordy is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordy has given up his back here. Will Norman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Norman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordy for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman is persistently looking for the submission but Gordy is defending it well.
Norman controlling from the back.
Norman has the hooks in. Gordy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gordy is in bad spot here.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gordy doesn't escape.
Norman is not going to allow Gordy to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Gordy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Norman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Norman not allowing Gordy to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gordy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round.
That's time! Norman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gordy is looking to clinch but Norman is avoiding it.
Gordy gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Gordy has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is pushing down on Gordy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordy is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Norman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gordy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordy trying to control from the bottom.
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norman.
Norman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordy defends it well.
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.
Gordy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman passes Gordy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordy is trying to maintain the position but Norman is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordy is in trouble now - Norman has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordy.
Norman trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman postures up.
Gordy can't keep his opponent in guard - Norman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordy is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordy is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman wants to free his trapped foot but Gordy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gordy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordy is just riding it out for now. Norman eventually gives up the hold.
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman 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. And we move into the final round!
Gordy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Gordy is keeping the position.
Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norman advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordy looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordy is defending against the submission attempts here by Norman.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Gordy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norman trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norman defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman advances to half guard.
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordy sees it coming and defends easily.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mark Norman 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norman moves nicely into side control.
Gordy is not content to let Norman control the position.
Norman works to advance to full mount. Gordy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Norman working for a guillotine from mount but Gordy is in no mood to give up.
Gordy tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordy keeps trying to improve his position.
Norman working for a submission but Gordy is keeping him at bay.
Terrence Gordy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Norman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Norman!
A relieved looking Mark Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yu Sei Songwong (ranked 2007 p4p, 3241 weight class) and Derrick Ryker (ranked 258 p4p, 373 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Derrick Ryker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yu Sei Songwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker wants to clinch.
Ryker moves in looking to clinch but Songwong pushes him off.
Songwong tries to counter with a takedown but Ryker is quick to defend against it.
Songwong tries to keep at a distance but Ryker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryker gets control of Songwong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryker looking for a guillotine here but Songwong defends easily.
Songwong trying to control but Ryker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Songwong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songwong looking to sit in guard and control but Ryker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Songwong working for a triangle but Ryker defends it easily.
Songwong looking for subs off his back but Ryker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ryker trying to control the pace.
Songwong looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ryker pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Songwong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Songwong tries to lock up and control but Ryker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryker prevents Songwong from getting the reversal.
Ryker content just to control the position here.
Songwong wants to hold on but Ryker pushes him away.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Songwong is looking to get to half guard.
Ryker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Songwong tries to hold on but Ryker pushes him away.
Songwong is trying to escape the mount.
Ryker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Songwong is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Songwong is working hard here to advance position.
Songwong tries to lock up and control but Ryker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ryker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Songwong with the inside leg kick.
Songwong swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
A little feinted left hand from Songwong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Songwong misses with a low kick.
Ryker rushes Songwong and presses him up against the cage.
Songwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but Songwong has him pressed against the cage.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Songwong to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Songwong fails to land.
Songwong taking a breather.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but Songwong has him pressed against the cage.
Yu Sei Songwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker tries to pull guard but Songwong won't allow it.
Songwong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Songwong walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryker tries to clinch
and Songwong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryker is not content to let Songwong control the position.
Derrick Ryker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songwong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryker wants to control but Songwong passes into side.
Ryker is looking for a sweep.
Ryker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ryker tries to get to full guard but Songwong has control of the leg.
Ryker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryker trying to hold on to Songwong's head to control him but Songwong postures up.
Ryker is looking for a sweep. Songwong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Songwong is thwarting Ryker's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Songwong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryker gets back to full guard.
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Songwong trying to control but Ryker is working from the bottom.
Ryker wants to control the position but Songwong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ryker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Songwong is trying to control. Ryker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker looking for subs from the bottom but Songwong mounts him!
Songwong wants to control the pace but Ryker is squirming around nicely.
Ryker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Songwong is pressing down on Ryker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryker is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Songwong is tapping! Great win for Ryker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Ryker!
After the big win, Derrick Ryker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamaru Jackson (ranked 947 p4p, 1154 weight class) and John Akamu (ranked 104 p4p, 136 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akamu's choice of entrance music: Audioslave - Be Yourself. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
280
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Akamu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamu connects with a jab.
Akamu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Akamu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akamu holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Akamu's brow.
Jackson 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.
Akamu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akamu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akamu's guard.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson works over Akamu with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Akamu working a defensive guard here.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akamu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Akamu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Akamu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akamu defends well.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to hit a sweep here but Akamu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there!
Akamu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akamu prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson slips a jab from Akamu.
Akamu throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Akamu with a nice cross.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akamu's guard.
Akamu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Akamu is keeping the position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up in Akamu's guard and throws a big left but Akamu blocks it.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Akamu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akamu won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu postures up.
Akamu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Akamu controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Akamu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Akamu is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akamu can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stays in close to Akamu's body and controls the position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Akamu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Akamu has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Akamu keeps moving.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akamu keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Akamu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson postures up in Akamu's guard and throws a big left but Akamu blocks it.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Akamu can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akamaru Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akamu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akamu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Akamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Akamu misses with a body shot.
Akamu is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Akamu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akamu thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John Akamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamu. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Akamu is quick to defend against it.
Akamu lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akamu sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akamu is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Akamu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Akamu dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akamu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Akamu defends.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akamu tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to control the position but Akamu is working away.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes here.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson tries to control but Akamu wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akamu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson lands a big shot to the head and Akamu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated John Akamu had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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