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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Berluscrawny (ranked 24645 p4p, 4318 weight class) and Sam Riggs (ranked 423 p4p, 331 weight class). Silvio Berluscrawny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145
0 - 4 - 0 |
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176 cm
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154
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined |
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Berluscrawny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berluscrawny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Riggs tries to clinch up
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice uppercut.
Riggs looks for the body kick but Berluscrawny saw that one coming.
Berluscrawny connects with a right hand. Riggs shakes it off.
Berluscrawny with the inside leg kick.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a right hand to the body.
Riggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berluscrawny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Berluscrawny lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berluscrawny lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berluscrawny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berluscrawny swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
Riggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riggs tries to clinch
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Berluscrawny's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berluscrawny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berluscrawny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Berluscrawny lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.
Riggs blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny counters with a straight right hand.
Silvio Berluscrawny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Riggs.
Riggs shoots for a takedown but Berluscrawny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berluscrawny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that half lands.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Nice cross by Berluscrawny.
Riggs tries to clinch
and Berluscrawny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berluscrawny lands a head shot.
Riggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny jabs at Riggs's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a kick to the body.
Berluscrawny is looking for a counter combo.
Berluscrawny stuns Riggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berluscrawny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berluscrawny throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riggs.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggs misses the target.
Riggs looks to clinch
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvio Berluscrawny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berluscrawny lands a jab to Riggs's midsection.
Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.
Berluscrawny stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Berluscrawny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berluscrawny can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berluscrawny.
Riggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berluscrawny stalks Riggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riggs's face. Riggs staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice straight punches there by Berluscrawny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny lands a slapping body shot.
Berluscrawny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggs at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Berluscrawny connects with a high kick.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left and a right from Berluscrawny both land. Nice combination.
Berluscrawny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Berluscrawny shows good takedown defense.
Riggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berluscrawny with the inside leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a right hand
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
Berluscrawny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
Berluscrawny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berluscrawny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a head kick. That will keep Riggs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Berluscrawny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Berluscrawny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice body kick.
Riggs looks winded!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny stuns Riggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berluscrawny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riggs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Berluscrawny is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riggs.
Berluscrawny throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riggs's head.
Berluscrawny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that Riggs semi-blocks.
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berluscrawny uses from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet but Berluscrawny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riggs has a closed guard, preventing Berluscrawny from standing up.
Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berluscrawny passes into half guard.
Berluscrawny stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Riggs to get to his feet.
Berluscrawny lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Berluscrawny lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny lands with an overhand left.
Riggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berluscrawny can pounce on him.
Berluscrawny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berluscrawny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berluscrawny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berluscrawny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggs at a distance.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berluscrawny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berluscrawny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berluscrawny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Berluscrawny dominated that round.
That's time! Berluscrawny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Berluscrawny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Riggs is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Riggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Berluscrawny swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
Berluscrawny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berluscrawny cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice body kick.
Berluscrawny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riggs in his tracks.
Berluscrawny lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs moves to clinch but Berluscrawny breaks away
and Berluscrawny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riggs tries to clinch up.
Berluscrawny scores with a hook to the body. Riggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berluscrawny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berluscrawny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggs can do to turn this around?
Riggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berluscrawny pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riggs back to the cage. Berluscrawny follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crunch! Berluscrawny slams his shin into Riggs's torso.
Berluscrawny throws a combination. Riggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Berluscrawny lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berluscrawny connects with a single shot there.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berluscrawny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny throws a good cross that connects.
Riggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berluscrawny tries to avoid it but Riggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berluscrawny to the ground. Berluscrawny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Berluscrawny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silvio Berluscrawny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Riggs.
Riggs with a poor takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a stiff right hand.
Riggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berluscrawny scores with a hook.
Berluscrawny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riggs throws a head kick that misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Riggs wants to clinch
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berluscrawny lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a right hand to the body.
Berluscrawny lands a high kick!
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice body shot.
Berluscrawny lands a high kick!
Riggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a right hand to the body.
Berluscrawny scores with a head kick. Riggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Berluscrawny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berluscrawny lands with a kick to the temple. Riggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Berluscrawny lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berluscrawny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny digs a good hook to Riggs's body.
Sam Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riggs closes the distance and clinches up with Berluscrawny, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes Berluscrawny against the cage but Berluscrawny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riggs tries to clinch but Berluscrawny moves away
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Berluscrawny keeps it at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggs has a takedown stuffed.
Berluscrawny lands a lovely overhand right.
Riggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny counters with a big head kick but Riggs shrugs it off.
Berluscrawny scores with a sloppy right hand. Riggs should have avoided that one.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that half lands.
Berluscrawny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riggs backs up against the cage.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berluscrawny.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berluscrawny connects with a jab.
Riggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berluscrawny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
Riggs misses with a leg kick
and Berluscrawny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab from Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses.
Berluscrawny punishes Riggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Riggs tries to clinch up
and Berluscrawny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riggs clinches up with Berluscrawny and pushes him back against the cage.
Riggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Berluscrawny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggs throws a head kick that misses.
Riggs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Berluscrawny.
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berluscrawny.
Riggs darts in trying to clinch
and Berluscrawny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs has his takedown stuffed
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Riggs misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berluscrawny scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riggs misses with a double jab
and Berluscrawny counters with a straight right hand.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice combination. Riggs backs away looking to recover.
Berluscrawny lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berluscrawny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Berluscrawny.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riggs darts in trying to clinch
and Berluscrawny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Berluscrawny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Berluscrawny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berluscrawny breaks from the clinch.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
Berluscrawny scores with a push kick.
Riggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berluscrawny pinned against the cage. Berluscrawny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berluscrawny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Berluscrawny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Berluscrawny lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Riggs moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riggs.
Berluscrawny breaks the clinch.
Berluscrawny swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berluscrawny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berluscrawny wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Berluscrawny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berluscrawny works over Riggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Good leg kick by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs tries to clinch up
and Berluscrawny counters with a left and a right that stings Riggs.
Berluscrawny is looking to wear down Riggs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away easily
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Berluscrawny tenderised Riggs's leg. Riggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berluscrawny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riggs fails with the takedown.
Silvio Berluscrawny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Riggs.
Riggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berluscrawny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Berluscrawny lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.
Berluscrawny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Berluscrawny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berluscrawny. That one must have hurt.
Berluscrawny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
Riggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny fakes the leg kick and cracks Riggs in the body.
Riggs tries to clinch there but Berluscrawny circles away.
Silvio Berluscrawny is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggs misses with a double jab
and Berluscrawny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berluscrawny catches Riggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berluscrawny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Riggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berluscrawny walks away with a smile on his face. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berluscrawny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berluscrawny duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berluscrawny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berluscrawny lands a head kick. Riggs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berluscrawny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berluscrawny keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berluscrawny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Riggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berluscrawny was covering up waiting for the punch and Riggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berluscrawny wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Berluscrawny keeps moving.
Berluscrawny manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Berluscrawny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs has Berluscrawny up against the cage in a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs prevents Berluscrawny from breaking the clinch.
Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berluscrawny cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
Berluscrawny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a stiff right hand.
Riggs takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berluscrawny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny lands with a nice body punch.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Berluscrawny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riggs moves to clinch but Berluscrawny breaks away
and Berluscrawny counters with a straight right hand.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berluscrawny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berluscrawny circles away.
Berluscrawny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riggs shoots and misses
and Berluscrawny counters with a series of strikes. Riggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Berluscrawny to counter with a crisp jab.
Berluscrawny throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berluscrawny scores with a sloppy right hand. Riggs should have avoided that one.
Berluscrawny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
As Riggs looks to move away, Berluscrawny throws a big counter combo but Riggs just gets out of the way.
Riggs has his takedown stuffed
and Berluscrawny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berluscrawny scores with a head kick.
Riggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Riggs throws a leg kick
and Berluscrawny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berluscrawny connects with a single shot there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riggs moves to clinch but Berluscrawny breaks away
and Berluscrawny counters with a two punch combo.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that Riggs semi-blocks.
Berluscrawny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berluscrawny looks to land a combination but Riggs avoids it well.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berluscrawny lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Berluscrawny.
Riggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Sam Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvio Berluscrawny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berluscrawny avoids a wild elbow strike from Riggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Berluscrawny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berluscrawny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Berluscrawny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamez Rodriguez (ranked 5757 p4p, 4316 weight class) and Dustin Gold (ranked 323 p4p, 274 weight class). Hamez Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamez Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Gold!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodriguez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gold avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gold shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez throws out a leg kick but Gold moves out of range and Rodriguez only half commits.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws a front kick that sends Gold stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez with a nice calf kick.
Gold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rodriguez. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gold moves into the clinch.
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves away
and Rodriguez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gold's knee momentarily.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamez Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Gold.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Gold blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Gold with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Gold shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gold walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodriguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gold scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gold has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez being controlled against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gold tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Gold with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gold forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Gold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodriguez duly obliges.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Gold on that attempt.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Gold.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gold darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Gold into the cage.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gold dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Gold's head and hops out.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gold tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez with a nice calf kick.
Gold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodriguez scores with a kick to the body.
Gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodriguez tried to score with a low kick but Gold checks it.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gold thinking.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
Gold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gold tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a good low kick that Gold was not able to check.
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Gold.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Gold's takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gold stalling.
Gold pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodriguez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gold breaks the clinch.
Gold walks into a left hand.
Gold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Rodriguez is trying to push Gold away but Gold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamez Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Gold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Gold is predictable there
and Rodriguez counters with a nice leg kick.
Gold is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rodriguez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gold.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch.
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gold wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Gold misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Gold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamez Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Gold.
Gold checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Gold unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez wants to slow Gold down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez wants to slow Gold down by chopping away at his legs.
Gold moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold is pushing Rodriguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Gold dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Gold's takedown attempt.
Gold has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Gold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Gold has him pressed against the cage.
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.
Rodriguez is looking to slow Gold down with leg kicks.
Gold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Gold darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gold drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the cage.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dustin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick.
Gold is looking to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick.
Gold clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Gold is controlling him.
Gold slows down the pace here.
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold moves into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gold goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodriguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Gold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Rodriguez cracks Gold with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Gold blocks the leg kick.
Gold wants to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Gold on that attempt.
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez works over Gold's head and body with a nice combination.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Gold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Gold persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodriguez.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamez Rodriguez dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Gold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gold fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gold just manages to avoid it.
Gold blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Gold fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamez Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Gold.
Gold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Gold blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Gold throws a big counter head kick but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Gold tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hamez Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez thumps Gold with a low kick.
Rodriguez wants to slow Gold down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez sets himself, and Gold steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriguez avoids it this time.
Gold with a poor takedown
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez jabs Gold right on the nose. Gold blinks but takes it well.
Gold throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodriguez feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Gold is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gold looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Gold just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Gold is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hamez Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gold looking to score a takedown here. Rodriguez is defending well but Gold drives through and ends up in Rodriguez's guard.
Gold gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Gold moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold looking for a takedown.
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Gold's head and hops out.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to chop away at Gold's legs.
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold closes the distance and clinches.
Gold has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Gold managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.
Gold looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Gold tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Gold crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Gold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gold decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Gold throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dustin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamez Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamez Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomura Shigaraki (ranked 4035 p4p, 4828 weight class) and Tyler Veal (ranked 474 p4p, 525 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Tomura Shigaraki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Veal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veal connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick from Veal lands but Shigaraki takes it in his stride.
Veal throws a head kick that misses.
Veal scores with a jab to the head.
Veal scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Shigaraki misses.
Veal throws a body shot but no joy.
Veal lands a lovely overhand right.
Veal scores with a hook to the body. Shigaraki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veal misses with a low kick as Shigaraki jumps back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Veal slips the punch.
Veal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veal wants to clinch.
Shigaraki misses with a right hand
and Veal counters with a head kick. That will keep Shigaraki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shigaraki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Veal to counter with a crisp jab.
Veal with the inside leg kick.
Shigaraki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Veal.
Shigaraki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veal scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veal misses with a wild body shot.
Shigaraki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shigaraki. Shigaraki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Veal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shigaraki.
 It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut.
Shigaraki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shigaraki misses the jab.
Veal checks a leg kick.
Veal clinches up with Shigaraki and pushes him back against the cage.
Veal digs a right hand underneath Shigaraki's ribcage. Shigaraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veal backwards.
Shigaraki tries to work over Veal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veal can't find room to land a body shot as Shigaraki controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigaraki scores with a shoulder strike.
Veal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards.
Veal blocks a body shot from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki jumps guard.
Veal tries to free his leg and advance position but Shigaraki is retaining full guard.
Shigaraki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Veal has passed into side control.
Shigaraki is looking for a sweep.
Veal moves into full mount!
Veal looking to finish with strikes here!
Veal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigaraki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shigaraki to take his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shigaraki is in bad spot here.
Well, with Veal on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shigaraki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Veal trying to control momentarily.
Veal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Shigaraki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Veal has his arm under Shigaraki's chin here. Game over son! Veal squeezes tightly and Shigaraki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Veal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Karter (ranked 5667 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Lucaerys Strong (ranked 522 p4p, 452 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Strong tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Strong throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Strong throws a low kick but Karter avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Karter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Strong misses
and Karter counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Karter lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong moves to clinch but Karter breaks away
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a leg kick but Karter moved away.
Strong throws a nice head kick!
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter moves into range and clinches up with Strong.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but Karter blocks with his arms.
Karter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
Karter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strong.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karter.
A knee to the head by Strong.
A hook to the body from Karter.
Strong looks winded!
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Karter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strong being controlled against the cage.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Karter.
Karter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
A right hook to the body lands for Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karter obliges.
Karter lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Karter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karter.
Karter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Karter.
 Strong is rocked!
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter throws a big uppercut that drops Strong! More strikes from Karter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Strong lies dazed against the cage as Karter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Keys (ranked 3358 p4p, 4332 weight class) and Jimmy Jackman (ranked 227 p4p, 275 weight class). Isaac Keys has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Keys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keys chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Jackman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keys scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keys scores with a jab to the body.
Keys throws the left hand but Jackman avoids the punch easily.
Jackman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keys misses with a straight right.
Jackman throws out a counter right but Keys avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Keys.
Jackman moves out of range of the body kick from Keys.
Keys connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keys loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
And Jackman tries to counter it with a takedown but Keys pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman punishes Keys's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackman misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jackman.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
Jackman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keys misses with a low kick.
Jackman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Jackman drives through with a takedown into Keys's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackman is standing up over Keys. Keys looks to escape but Jackman dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keys's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Keys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keys's legs.
Keys can't do much from the bottom here.
Keys seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackman dominates the positioning.
Jackman scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackman lands an elbow.
Jackman lands some shots froms side control.
Jackman is working to tighten his grip on Keys's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Keys has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jackman is really squeezing tight and eventually Keys passes out! Jackman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Jackman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hong Myung (ranked 3198 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Jaxon Duval (ranked 271 p4p, 270 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Myung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 지금부터 ë까지. Jaxon Duval is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hong Myung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaxon Duval!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duval is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duval dives in for a single leg takedown but Myung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Myung scores with a jab to the head.
Duval shoots in for a double leg but Myung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duval drops his hands momentarily and Myung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Myung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duval circles away quickly and effectively.
Myung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duval in his tracks.
Myung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duval is fending him off so far but Myung persists. Nope, Duval circles away and we're back to standing.
Myung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duval shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Myung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Myung with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duval fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval.
Myung scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duval or perhaps it was just good defense by Myung, which made it look bad.
Myung gets caught napping as Duval dives in and scores a takedown. Myung manages to retain guard.
Myung wants to get back to his feet but Duval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duval won't allow Myung to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myung is keeping the position for now.
Myung wants to stand but Duval is controlling the position.
Duval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myung 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duval with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duval shoots in looking for a takedown. Myung tries to sprawl out of it but Duval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Myung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duval looks for a takedown but Myung sprawls well.
Myung attempts a counter takedown but Duval avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myung.
Hong Myung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Myung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duval doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung throws a good cross that connects.
Duval closes the distance and clinches up with Myung, looking for a takedown. Duval pushes Myung against the cage but Myung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Myung lands.
Duval walks into a straight right hand from Myung.
Myung looking to score a takedown here. Duval is defending well but Myung drives through and ends up in Duval's guard.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Duval has wrist control.
Myung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Myung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myung is in close to Duval's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myung wants to stand and escape but instead Duval has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myung scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duval shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Myung throws an overhand right that lands on Duval's shoulder, as Duval tries to avoid the shot.
Duval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duval slips a straight right by Myung.
Duval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duval is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Myung misses its intended target.
Duval fails to land the takedown.
Myung throws a combination that misses
and Duval counters with a single leg into guard. Myung didn't expect that.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Myung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duval is looking to work some ground and pound but Myung has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Myung wants to stand but Duval is controlling the position.
Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Duval working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Duval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Myung scores with a jab. Duval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Myung misses.
Duval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Myung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Myung stuffs the takedown.
Myung lands with a straight right. Duval didn't see that one coming.
Myung misses with a hook.
Duval feints the counter takedown.
Duval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Myung is pushing Duval's head away, looking to escape. Duval manages to hold on to the position though.
Duval throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Myung works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Myung looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myung defending well though.
Duval is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Myung defends it well.
Myung is trying to stand back up but Duval is controlling him
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myung tries to kick Duval off but Duval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myung defending well though.
Duval stops Myung from getting back to his feet.
Duval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myung defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Myung misses with a looping right.
Duval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Myung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Myung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duval defending well though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Myung connects with a nice short shot to Duval's temple.
Myung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Myung.
Duval tries to roll over but Myung keeps him under control.
Duval is looking to control Myung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duval avoid being mounted?
Myung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Myung.
Myung winds up and cracks Duval with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Myung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duval wants to improve his position but Myung is controlling well.
Myung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Myung there.
Myung 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.
Duval wants to control but Myung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Myung tries to pass to full mount but Duval defends it.
Myung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Myung throwing shots but Duval is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Myung dominated that round.
That's time! Myung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Myung throws a looping overhand right but Duval ducks down to avoid it.
Duval fails with the takedown.
Duval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duval slips a jab and a cross from Myung.
Myung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Myung looking to score a takedown here. Duval is defending well but Myung drives through and ends up in Duval's guard.
Hong Myung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duval can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung works over Duval with some ground and pound from guard.
Myung postures up and lands a big shot to Duval's brow.
Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval is adopting a defensive guard.
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duval is trying to control the position but Myung postures up.
Myung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Myung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myung.
Myung wanted to stand there but Duval had control of the position.
Duval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duval wants to sweep but no luck.
Duval pulls Myung in to control the position.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duval's head.
Myung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duval controlling Myung's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duval takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Myung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Myung.
Myung throws out a loose jab but Duval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duval ducks under a wild hook from Myung.
The fighters circling - Myung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myung sizes up Duval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duval.
Myung throws a big shot that misses.
Myung lands a jab to the head.
Duval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myung swivels and escapes.
Hong Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval.
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myung tries to stand but Duval is controlling from the bottom.
Duval controls Myung momentarily but Myung frees himself.
Duval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myung's guard.
Myung wants to get back to his feet but Duval passes into half guard.
Myung tries to kick Duval off but Duval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duval looks to land a strike but Myung avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duval trying to control but Myung is working from the bottom.
Myung is looking to stand up but Duval isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duval shoots in but no luck this time.
Myung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duval tries to move into range but Myung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myung drives through with a takedown into Duval's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Myung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Duval looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Duval looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Duval!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duval lands a few punches from side control.
Myung is pushing Duval's head away, looking to escape. Duval manages to hold on to the position though.
Duval misses with the ground and pound.
Myung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duval.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duval prevents Myung from escaping the position.
Duval working the ground and pound.
Myung wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Myung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duval connects with a decent elbow.
Myung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Myung is pushing Duval's head away, looking to escape. Duval manages to hold on to the position though.
Myung parries the strikes from Duval easily there. Duval is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Myung to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duval scoring with punches from side control.
Myung wants to get back to his feet.
Duval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Myung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Myung duly obliges.
Myung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duval takes one to the side of the head.
Myung misses with a straight left.
Duval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Myung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duval to the ground. Myung is now in Duval's guard.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Duval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myung.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duval tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myung's guard.
Myung wants to get back to his feet but Duval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval postures up in Myung's guard and throws a big left but Myung blocks it.
Myung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung is looking to stand up but Duval isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Myung dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duval shoots in and drives through. Myung sprawls well.
Donk. Myung catches Duval right on the button with a cross.
Myung throws a looping overhand right but Duval ducks down to avoid it.
And Duval tries to counter it with a takedown but Myung pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung shoots and misses
and Duval counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duval won't allow Myung to get back to his feet.
Duval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duval wants to control from the top but Myung keeps moving.
Duval 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.
Duval prevents Myung from getting back to his feet.
Duval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duval landing some decent shots from guard.
Duval won't allow Myung to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung scores with a hook.
Myung connects with the punch.
Myung misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Duval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Myung is trying to get back to his feet.
Duval grinds an elbow into Myung's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duval is working Myung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Myung wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Duval scoring with punches and elbows.
Myung is trying to buck Duval off.
Myung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duval.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duval working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Myung is trying to buck Duval off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myung.
A lazy left from Myung finds it's target.
Myung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myung wants it to stay on the feet.
Myung misses with an uppercut
and Duval counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Duval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Myung pushes Duval off looking to stand but Duval dives back in and keeps control.
Duval winds up and cracks Myung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung wants to get back to his feet.
Duval thows a huge punch but Myung dodges it nicely.
Myung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Myung is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myung.
Duval with the counter takedown but Myung avoids it easily.
Duval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myung.
Duval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Myung feinted with a counter takedown.
Hong Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval.
Duval throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Myung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duval is in Myung's guard.
Myung is looking to stand up but Duval isn't so interested in that idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duval throws a big right hand that misses.
Myung wants to get back to his feet but Duval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval.
Duval postures up in Myung's guard and throws a big left but Myung blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Duval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duval tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myung is in Duval's guard.
Myung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Myung drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duval dives on top into guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Myung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myung's head.
Myung is looking to stand up but Duval isn't so interested in that idea.
Myung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myung shoots in but Duval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Duval tries to counter it with a takedown but Myung pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Myung has a takedown stuffed.
Duval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myung defends it well.
Myung misses with an uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Myung.
Myung landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Myung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Duval managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Myung.
Duval tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myung throws an elbow but Duval slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Myung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Myung has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Myung shoots for a double leg takedown but Duval sprawls well. He's pushed Myung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Myung's corner calls for a 1-2. Myung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Myung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duval doesn't seem phased though.
Myung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Myung missing with a left hand there. Duval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myung misses with a straight left.
Duval tries to move into range but Myung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myung is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Myung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Myung looks to land a right hand but Duval moved out of range.
Myung stuffs the takedown attempt from Duval. Duval gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Myung. That snapped Duval's head back.
Myung scores with a punch to the head.
Duval tries to move into range but Myung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myung lands with a straight right. Duval didn't see that one coming.
Duval slips a straight right by Myung.
A big right from Myung misses.
Duval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myung defends it well.
Jaxon Duval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong Myung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Myung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Myung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myung 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Myung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Howell (ranked 2383 p4p, 2157 weight class) and Joel Osmond (ranked 282 p4p, 251 weight class). Howell's entrance music is HonestKey- The Unseen. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howell doesn't seem bothered though.
Howell takes the fight into the clinch.
Howell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osmonds head.
Howell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Howell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osmond backwards.
Osmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howell cracks Osmond with a nice body shot.
Howell jumps guard and drags Osmond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Osmond is retaining full guard.
Osmond looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osmond keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Osmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osmond looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Howell won't allow Osmond to sweep him here.
Osmond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Osmond is keeping the position.
Osmond keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Osmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howell has picked Osmond up and slammed him! Osmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Howell manages to pass to side control!
Osmond wants to control but Howell postures up.
Howell moves into full mount!
Howell 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.
Howell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Howell looking for a guillotine from mount but Osmond is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmond tries to reverse the position but Howell maintains control.
Osmond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Howell.
Osmond wants to hold on but Howell pushes him away.
Howell raining down hammerfists from mount.
The cut above Joel Osmond's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howell scoring with strikes but Osmond is staying in there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Osmond's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Howell!
Julius Howell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roydell Gibbons (ranked 2505 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Simon Soap (ranked 339 p4p, 340 weight class). Gibbons comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Raw Dog. Soap has chosen Clean Up - Barney The Purple Dinosaur as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Soap!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons connects with a single shot there.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a right hand to the body.
Soap is looking to slow Gibbons down with leg kicks.
Soap throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Soap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gibbons jabs Soap to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Soap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soap throws a big shot that misses.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Gibbons blocks the leg kick.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Soap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons scores with a punch to the head.
Soap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gibbons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbons has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soap.
Gibbons walks into a jab.
Gibbons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soap can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soap.
Soap avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Gibbons lands with a good body shot.
Soap defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Gibbons does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbons swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Soap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
Soap throws a hook but Gibbons avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soap keeps Gibbons at a distance using the push kick.
Gibbons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soap throws a head kick but Gibbons moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gibbons.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Soap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gibbons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Soap feints a jab promting Gibbons to slip. Soap then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibbons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Soap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Soap.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Soap throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soap manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soap moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Soap avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Soap lands a really nice looking cross but Gibbons seems unphased.
Gibbons lands with a nice body punch.
Gibbons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gibbons misses with a hook.
Gibbons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gibbons throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Gibbons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soap forces Gibbons back against the cage and clinches.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gibbons's defenses.
Gibbons lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
Soap lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap lands a body shot.
Soap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
Soap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gibbons.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Gibbons shrugs off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soap digs a right hand into Gibbons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbons's gas tank.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soap blocking some punches.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibbons has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
A right hand to the body from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roydell Gibbons's cut is getting worse.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibbons blocks the elbow strike.
Gibbons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soap has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Soap misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Gibbons in his tracks for a moment.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roydell Gibbons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soap tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Gibbons as the two fighters clinch.
Soap works on Gibbons's body with a couple of short punches.
Soap is leaning against Gibbons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Soap digs a right hand underneath Gibbons's ribcage. Gibbons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Roydell Gibbons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gibbons takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roydell Gibbons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Soap!
Simon Soap thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jovi Wolf (ranked 1054 p4p, 1267 weight class) and Daniel Maverick (ranked 136 p4p, 166 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Shut em up. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovi Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maverick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick.
Wolf tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wolf blocks it well.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Maverick misses
and Wolf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolf prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Maverick wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolf won't allow it.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf lands a nice uppercut.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Wolf misses with a knee strike.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf pushes Maverick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolf cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf is working Maverick over against the cage.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike.
Wolf is working Maverick over against the cage.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Wolf tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
A short right from Wolf.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Wolf.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maverick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maverick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
As Maverick tries to get set, Wolf tries to push him back and clinch up but Maverick manages to avoid the attempt.
Maverick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolf moves out of range as Maverick strikes.
Maverick slips a jab from Wolf.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf jabs at Maverick's body.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Wolf lands a jab to Maverick's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Maverick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Wolf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a knee strike.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Maverick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick blocking some punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Wolf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maverick up against the cage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf lands a body punch.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Wolf lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf missing with knees to the body.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovi Wolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Wolf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick lands a jab.
Wolf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolf tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Maverick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf thuds a left hand into Maverick's body.
Maverick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolf will feel that in the morning.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.
Maverick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Maverick throws a body kick that misses
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf has Maverick pressed against the cage, preventing Maverick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolf leaning against his opponent.
Maverick pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Maverick's belly button to the back.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Wolf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maverick lands with a shot to the body.
Wolf throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Maverick.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maverick finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands with a cross.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 Wolf is rocked!
Maverick throws a monster overhand right that drops Wolf! Maverick follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick is the new lightweight champion!
Daniel Maverick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Graves (ranked 382 p4p, 1505 weight class) and Aimo Surakka (ranked 54 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Surakka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Surakka moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Surakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Surakka throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Surakka throws a poor cross that misses
and Surakka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Surakka cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Graves.
It looks like Aimo Surakka has been cut.
Surakka throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Graves.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Surakka moves away and avoids it.
Graves cracks Surakka with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Surakka moves away and avoids it.
Surakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Surakka.
Graves punishes Surakka's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surakka drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Surakka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Surakka is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Graves has cracked Surakka with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Graves lands another huge swinging hook and Surakka tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Surakka, before Graves can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Graves!
A less than humble Tyrone Graves misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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