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RAFL 55: Foray PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Wonka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Wonka as Evans shoots in.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonka tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Evans.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Evans is looking to clinch but Wonka is avoiding it.
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wonka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Evans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wonka is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wonka is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonka avoid being mounted?
Wonka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans is looking to advance position but Wonka won't allow it.
Wonka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Wonka is defending against the submission attempts here by Evans.
Evans looks gassed!
Wonka is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans wants to stand but Wonka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wonka seems keen to control Evans's posture.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wonka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wonka is on top in guard.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonka is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Wonka slips an elbow through the middle.
Wonka thows a big elbow that misses.
Wonka throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Wonka scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wonka is controlling him.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Wonka postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Wonka is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Wonka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wonka moves nicely into side control.
Wonka scoring with punches and elbows.
Wonka working the head with strikes.
Evans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wonka scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wonka.
Evans blocks a head kick by Wonka.
Evans is looking to clinch but Wonka is avoiding it.
Wonka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wonka looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Wonka misses.
Jab by Wonka.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Wonka throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Wonka lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Wonka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wonka throws a nice head kick!
Wonka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wonka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willy Wonka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wonka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Wonka.
Wonka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Wonka. Beautiful body shot.
Wonka throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Wonka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wonka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wonka gets a takedown into half guard.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Wonka in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wonka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wonka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Wonka is controlling him
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. Wonka connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
That's four 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. Wonka connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Wonka working Evans over with strikes.
Wonka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evans has hold of Wonka's hands but Wonka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wonka not doing much here.
Wonka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans has hold of Wonka's hands but Wonka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wonka winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A shot to the liver by Wonka. Beautiful body shot.
Wonka lands a body shot.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wonka throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Wonka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wonka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wonka.
Wonka misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Wonka - just one landing.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wonka lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
A combination from Wonka does no damage.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
Wonka tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonka scores with a decent looking hook.
Wonka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka scores with a three punch combo!
Wonka dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Wonka's head and hops out.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wonka.
Wonka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wonka.
Wonka throws a one two combo.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from Wonka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wonka throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Wonka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wonka throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wonka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Willy Wonka is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Wonka does no damage.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Wonka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Evans.
Wonka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wonka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Percy Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Wonka looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Wonka throws a shot to the body.
Wonka lands an overhand right.
Wonka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wonka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prachuap Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Dont Sweat The Technique as his entrance music. James Young is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prachuap Prasoetram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Young!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up.
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young drops back looking for a leg! Prasoetram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prasoetram manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Prasoetram's guard.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young drops back looking for a leg! Prasoetram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prasoetram manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Prasoetram's guard.
Young thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Prasoetram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Young tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Prasoetram can't do much from the bottom here.
Young trying to control the action but Prasoetram is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram stops Young from passing to mount.
Prasoetram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prasoetram is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Young asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Young looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Young wants to control but Prasoetram is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Young trying to control the action but Prasoetram is working from the bottom.
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prasoetram, who protects the arm well.
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prasoetram, who protects the arm well.
Prasoetram wants to control but Young postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young trying to control the action but Prasoetram is working from the bottom.
Young prevents Prasoetram from escaping the position.
Prasoetram can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Prasoetram defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Young.
Young looking for a guillotine from mount but Prasoetram is having none of it.
Young trying to control but Prasoetram is having none of it.
Young is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Prasoetram can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Young with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Prasoetram is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Young dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prasoetram is looking to land body kicks.
Prasoetram misses with a body shot.
Prasoetram misses the shot to the body.
Prasoetram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Young is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Young looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Young seems to be looking for submissions.
Young is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prasoetram is just riding it out for now. Young eventually gives up the hold.
Prasoetram is refusing to be controlled, as Young sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is looking for a kimura but Prasoetram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage.
Young seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prasoetram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Young stops Prasoetram from getting back to his feet.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Young moves nicely into side control.
Prasoetram wants to get back to his feet but Young drags him back down.
Prasoetram is being controlled here.
Young is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Prasoetram looks calm but he's in trouble here. Young gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Prasoetram is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Young lets go of the hold and Prasoetram can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ki Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law's entrance music is Soulja Boy. A fine choice. Nate Sonnen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ki Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Sonnen, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Sonnen against the cage but Sonnen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Law tries for a takedown but Sonnen circles away easily
and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. Law didn't expect that.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Law blocks nicely.
Law has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sonnen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Law has tightened it up now! Sonnen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ki Law!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihn Nahm Tram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihn Nahm Tram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Manson both land. Nice combination.
Manson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tram throws a head kick that misses.
Tram tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Tram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manson throws a push kick but Tram slaps the foot to one side.
Tram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Manson finds it's way through Tram's defenses.
Manson looks for a takedown but Tram sprawls well.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tram lands a big head kick that sends Manson tumbling to the mat! Tram takes a step backwards and waves Manson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Manson is rocked!
It looks like Charles Manson has been cut.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tram finish him?
Tram throws a head kick that misses.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tram counters with a hugh head kick that removes Manson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bihn Nahm Tram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa has chosen Anna Molly by Incubus as his entrance music. Tony Jaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa pushes Ronbo away with a front kick.
Ronbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaa stuffs the takedown.
Jaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ronbo circles away.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Ronbo moves out of range easily.
Ronbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaa looks to land a combination. Ronbo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ronbo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ronbo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ronbo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Ronbo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaa counters with a low kick, right behind Ronbo 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Ronbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronbo avoids the head kick by Jaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronbo shoots and misses
and Jaa counters with a three punch combo that has Ronbo backing up. Ronbo nods at Jaa to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Ronnie Ronbo has been cut.
Jaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaa closes the distance and pushes Ronbo back into the cage.
Ronbo managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Ronbo can't break the clinch.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ronbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa just leaning against Ronbo, taking a breather.
Ronbo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Jaa.
Jaa controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Ronbo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaa effectively controlling the action here.
Jaa lands an elbow just above Ronbo 's eye.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa working Ronbo over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa lands an elbow just above Ronbo 's eye.
Come on Jaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ronbo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jaa stalling the fight.
Ronbo wants to break free but Jaa has control.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaa has Ronbo pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa working Ronbo over with knees to the body.
Ronbo working hard to break the clinch.
Ronbo has clasped his hands together around Jaa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ronbo trying to control the position but Jaa is working away.
Ronbo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa is looking to control Ronbo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaa avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo prevents Jaa from standing back up.
Ronbo wants to advance to full mount but Jaa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jaa controls Ronbo momentarily but Ronbo frees himself.
Jaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ronbo slips nicely into half guard.
Ronbo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Ronbo's cut.
That's time! Ronbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronbo.
Ronbo misses with a double jab
and Jaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Ronbo is avoiding it.
Jaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaa tries to clinch up.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronbo tries to clinch up
and Jaa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ronbo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ronbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronbo slips under a jab from Jaa.
Ronbo looks to land a right hand but Jaa moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo blocks a jab.
Ronbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ronbo blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Ronbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Ronbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ronbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaa - the referee stops the clock and Ronbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaa. Ronbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronbo's head backwards.
Ronbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaa lands a right hook to the body.
Jaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jaa.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronbo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ronbo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ronbo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronbo wants to pass the guard but Jaa is keeping the position.
Ronbo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ronbo, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jaa scores with a jab to the head.
Ronbo misses with a takedown
and Jaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jaa digs a good body shot into Ronbo's ribs.
Jaa tries to clinch but Ronbo is having none of it.
Jaa lands a big head kick that sends Ronbo tumbling to the mat! Jaa takes a step backwards and waves Ronbo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ronbo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jaa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Jaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza's entrance music is "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That" by Cypress Hill. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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20
164 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Terror!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Terror is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Terror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Terror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Terror shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendoza as he jumps to the side.
Terror ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Terror avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Terror's head but Terror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Terror.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terror.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Terror.
Terror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Terror looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Terror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terror dives in and grabs Mendoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes down on Terror's head and hops out.
Terror misses with a straight left.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Terror.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Terror saw that one coming.
Mendoza throws a jab when Terror was well out of range.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Terror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
A telegraphed right hand from Terror misses the target.
Terror misses with a straight right.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miguel Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Terror saw that one coming.
Terror sizes up Mendoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Terror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Terror fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza avoids it really well and circles away.
Miguel Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Terror.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza misses the jab.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Terror ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Terror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terror comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Terror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Terror.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terror moves away.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Mendoza throws a hook but Terror blocks it.
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Terror slips the punch.
Miguel Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Terror takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terror slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendoza tests Terror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Terror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terror manages to avoid it.
Terror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Terror scores with the left hand. Mendoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terror moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Terror saw that one coming.
Terror with a jab.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Terror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza throws a jab when Terror was well out of range.
Terror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terror scores with a shot to the body.
Terror needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terror.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Terror 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terror closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendoza circles away.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Terror moves out of range.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Terror's shoulder, as Terror tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Terror's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendoza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Terror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Terror fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Terror looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Terror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terror on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Terror. Terror gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Terror's shoulder, as Terror tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Mendoza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Terror defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Terror shoots in and bounces Mendoza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Terror throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terror stops Mendoza from standing up.
Terror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Terror is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror with a flurry of punches that miss.
Terror controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terror throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Terror trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terror wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
Mendoza wants to stand and escape but Terror is having none of it.
Terror throws a strike but Mendoza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Terror has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terror wants to hit a switch here but Mendoza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Terror there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza avoids the attempt from Terror to control.
Terror sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Terror is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonny Terror has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Terror.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terror looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendoza!
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound.
Terror thowing shots but they're missing.
Terror throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Terror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Terror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terror misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
Terror tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Terror moved out of range.
Terror missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terror lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terror.
Terror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Terror.
Terror shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Terror has him pinned against the cage.
Terror has Mendoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terror is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendoza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miguel Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Terror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terror digs a good hook to Mendoza's body.
Terror blocks a jab.
Terror ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Terror slips a straight right by Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terror walks into a stiff left hand from Mendoza.
Terror defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Terror ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza misses with a looping left.
Terror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terror missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza misses with a jab to the body
and Terror counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendoza won't be happy with that.
Terror misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Terror's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendoza dodges the ground and pound from Terror.
Terror working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendoza tries to buck Terror off but Terror is having none of it.
Mendoza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendoza tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Terror are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Terror trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Terror seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Terror sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mendoza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terror misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Terror working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Terror throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Terror is working Mendoza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Terror wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working.
Terror fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendoza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Terror asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mendoza trying to remain calm as Terror controls from the top position.
Terror throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Terror looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendoza is avoiding damage well.
Terror misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Terror controlling from side mount.
Mendoza regains half guard, as Terror was trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Terror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terror has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Terror!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verbiah Sozefay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verbiah Sozefay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sozefay stuffs the takedown attempt from dos Santos. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
dos Santos punishes Sozefay's body with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by dos Santos.
Sozefay is trying to control dos Santos's posture but dos Santos avoids it.
dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sozefay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sozefay tries to bench press dos Santos off him but dos Santos keeps the position.
dos Santos wants to control but Sozefay is keeping him busy.
dos Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
dos Santos tries to move to mount but Sozefay blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay is not content to let dos Santos control the position.
Sozefay is looking to reverse the position.
dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sozefay keeps working.
dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
dos Santos moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
dos Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Sozefay is in no mood to give up.
dos Santos looking to control but Sozefay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sozefay tries to hold on but dos Santos pushes him away.
dos Santos content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
dos Santos tries to control but Sozefay wriggling away.
dos Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Sozefay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sozefay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
dos Santos wants to control but Sozefay is keeping him busy.
dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Sozefay is refusing to be controlled, as dos Santos sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Sozefay is defending well.
dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sozefay sees it coming and defends easily.
Sozefay trying to hold on to dos Santos's head to control him but dos Santos postures up.
dos Santos is keen to just control but Sozefay is a slippery customer.
dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sozefay has managed to free his arm - good work.
dos Santos is stalling here. Sozefay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! dos Santos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sozefay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sozefay stuffs the takedown.
dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Sozefay pushes dos Santos away with a front kick.
dos Santos avoids the head kick by Sozefay.
Sozefay slips a jab from dos Santos.
Sozefay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for dos Santos.
dos Santos looks for a takedown but Sozefay sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Sozefay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sozefay. That one must have hurt.
Sozefay scores with a head kick.
It looks like Rafael dos Santos has been cut.
dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Sozefay circles away.
Sozefay lands a nice looking kick to the body. dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sozefay is fending him off so far but dos Santos persists. Nope, Sozefay circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay throws a head kick that dos Santos semi-blocks.
dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sozefay.
dos Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sozefay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from dos Santos.
Sozefay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sozefay.
Sozefay lands a jab-cross combination.
Sozefay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sozefay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of dos Santos's head.
Rafael dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dos Santos 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sozefay. dos Santos shrugs it off though.
Sozefay connects with a jab.
Verbiah Sozefay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sozefay. dos Santos shrugs it off though.
Sozefay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sozefay cracks dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sozefay connects with a looping right hand.
Sozefay jabs at dos Santos's body.
Sozefay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
dos Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sozefay counters with a good, hard body kick but dos Santos shrugs it off.
dos Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sozefay.
Sozefay pushes dos Santos away with a front kick.
dos Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sozefay thuds his right hand into dos Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid body kick from Sozefay.
Sozefay scores with a one two! dos Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
dos Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sozefay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sozefay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sozefay scores with a kick to the midsection.
dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rafael dos Santos's cut is getting worse.
dos Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Sozefay tenderised dos Santos's leg. dos Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
dos Santos misses with a combination
and Sozefay makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. dos Santos really felt that one!
Sozefay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sozefay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sozefay connects with a single shot there.
dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sozefay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sozefay connects with a high kick.
Sozefay scoring well with a low kick there.
Verbiah Sozefay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sozefay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
dos Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Rafael dos Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sozefay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sozefay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sozefay.
A cross from Sozefay lands.
Sozefay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on dos Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Sozefay lands a nice leg kick that just misses dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Sozefay clobbers dos Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sozefay scores with a jab to the head.
Sozefay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
dos Santos is rocked!
dos Santos closes the distance but Sozefay moves to the side
and Sozefay counters with a good low kick that dos Santos was not able to check.
Sozefay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Rafael dos Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
dos Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Sozefay lands a glancing blow to the side of dos Santos's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sozefay lands a high kick!
Sozefay cracks dos Santos with a good jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Verbiah Sozefay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Bute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
162 lbs
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26
163 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucian Bute!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bute blocks the low kick.
Bute thuds his right hand into McGinty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bute missing with a left hand there. McGinty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bute jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGinty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinty.
A combination from Bute does no damage.
McGinty misses with a series of wild punches.
Bute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGinty's guard.
Bute postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.
Bute lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGinty!
Bute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGinty is now in Bute's guard. A big mistake from Bute there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty postures up.
Bute is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGinty defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bute wants to sweep but no luck.
Bute keeping full guard, as McGinty tries to pass.
McGinty wants to control from the top but Bute keeps moving.
Bute controls McGinty momentarily but McGinty frees himself.
McGinty throws a strike but Bute rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bute trying to control but McGinty is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucian Bute was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bute throws an overhand right that lands on McGinty's shoulder, as McGinty tries to avoid the shot.
McGinty stuffs the takedown.
McGinty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bute looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGinty!
Bute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGinty is now in Bute's guard. A big mistake from Bute there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bute keeping moving, preventing McGinty from controlling successfully.
McGinty advances position into side control!
Bute tries to bench press McGinty off him but McGinty keeps the position.
McGinty is putting a hurting on Bute here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bute is trying to improve his position.
McGinty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGinty trying to control the action but Bute is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bute sneaks back into half guard.
Bute is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGinty stalling away here and it's allowed Bute to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGinty pushes down on Bute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGinty prevents Bute from improving his position.
McGinty works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! McGinty connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucian Bute will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGinty throws a one two combo.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGinty throws a one two combo.
McGinty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGinty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bute counters with a shoot takedown. McGinty fights it but they end up in guard.
Bute in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGinty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGinty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bute off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McGinty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bute thuds a left hand into McGinty's body.
Bute misses with a body shot.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spoon McGinty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty scores with a jab.
Bute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bute shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bute works McGinty's body with a nice hook.
McGinty lands a two punch combo.
McGinty's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGinty duly obliges.
McGinty connects with a looping right hand.
Bute dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
Bute takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Bute moves out of range.
McGinty thuds a left hand into Bute's body.
Good standup being displayed there by McGinty as he connects with a hook.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinty leaves Bute with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bute takes a swing at McGinty's ribcage but misses.
Bute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
McGinty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bute circles away quickly and effectively.
McGinty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bute circles away quickly and effectively.
Bute dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
McGinty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bute throws a big shot that misses.
Bute moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinty misses with a head kick.
Bute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGinty counters with a stiff right hand.
Bute shoots in for a double leg but McGinty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spoon McGinty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucian Bute.
McGinty lands with a straight right. Bute didn't see that one coming.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bute shoots in and drives through. McGinty sprawls well.
Bute is breathing heavily.
Bute throws a jab when McGinty was well out of range.
McGinty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bute at a distance.
McGinty staying out of range there.
Bute takes a swing at McGinty's ribcage but misses.
McGinty stalks Bute and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bute's face. Bute staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
McGinty takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bute throws a hook to the side of McGinty's head but McGinty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bute shoots in for a double leg but McGinty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bute is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGinty rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
McGinty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinty.
Bute looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGinty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bute is controlling him.
Bute pushing down on McGinty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bute looks to land a strike but McGinty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bute trying to control but McGinty is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bute slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGinty keeping moving, preventing Bute from controlling successfully.
Bute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinty tries to free his leg and advance position but Bute is retaining full guard.
McGinty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McGinty tries to free his leg and advance position but Bute is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucian Bute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinty moves away.
Bute ducks under a wild hook from McGinty.
Bute tries to close the distance and clinch but McGinty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGinty throws a combination that misses
and Bute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by McGinty.
A nice combination there by McGinty.
McGinty throws a head kick but Bute moves out of range.
McGinty misses with a head kick.
No joy there for McGinty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bute fails with the takedown
and McGinty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGinty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bute throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGinty.
Bute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bute thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bute seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGinty pushes Bute off looking to stand but Bute dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bute tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGinty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGinty wants to get back to his feet.
Bute with the ground and pound but McGinty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bute trying to control but McGinty is working from the bottom.
Lucian Bute is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGinty wants to stand but Bute is controlling the position.
Bute tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinty is retaining full guard.
Lucian Bute has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.
McGinty wants to pass the guard but Bute is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty wants to control from the top but Bute keeps moving.
McGinty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bute has his foot on McGinty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGinty works his way back into a safe position though.
McGinty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bute pulls McGinty in close to prevent any damage.
Bute thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bute wants to sweep here but McGinty controlling him for the moment.
McGinty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinty won't allow Bute to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bute trying to keep a closed guard but McGinty is proving a slippery customer.
McGinty tries to free his leg and advance position but Bute is retaining full guard.
Bute looking for a guillotine here but McGinty defends easily.
Bute manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGinty really wants to buck Bute off and get back to his feet.
Spoon McGinty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bute is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGinty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGinty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucian Bute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bute winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucian Bute!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stones comes into the arena with T2 Theme by Austrian Death Machine blaring out of the sound system. Damien Stones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
166 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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28
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Stones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stones slips a jab from Parker.
Parker blocks a jab.
Stones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stones.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stones.
Stones blocks a jab.
Stones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Stones throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Stones thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stones tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Stones moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones with a jab.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stones throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Stones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stones!
Stones misses with a straight left.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Stones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Stones swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Stones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parker slips under a jab.
Stones staying out of range there.
Stones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Stones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stones - that will leave a mark!
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
letting Stones counter with a right hand.
Stones cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stones fakes the leg kick and cracks Parker in the body.
Stones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stones.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker slips under a jab from Stones.
Parker slips a straight right by Stones.
Stones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stones throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones's corner calls for a 1-2. Stones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Stones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Stones wants to clinch.
Stones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stones duly obliges.
Stones tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Stones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries for a takedown but Stones circles away easily
and Stones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parker is looking to advance position but Stones won't allow it.
Stones wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Parker is trying to control. Stones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stones is trying to get back to full guard.
Stones is not content to let Parker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Stones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damien Stones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stones misses with a looping right.
Stones scores with a jab to the head.
Stones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stones slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Stones.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Stones.
A big right from Parker misses.
Stones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with the body kick
and Stones counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Stones keeps moving and retains side control.
Parker stops Stones from passing to mount.
Stones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parker is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Stones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stones lands a nice forearm strike.
Stones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Stones working the head with strikes.
Parker manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones controlling the action here.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker is controlling Stones's posture.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stones thows a big elbow that misses.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stones is controlling him.
Stones wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Stones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stones looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stones is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Stones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stones wants to advance to full mount but Parker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Stones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parker looks to throw the jab but Stones is out of range.
Stones misses with a wild combination.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Stones as he checks the leg kick.
Stones throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Stones tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stones really felt that one!
Stones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker cracks Stones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Stones moves away and avoids it.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Stones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stones.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stones tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stones scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stones staying out of range there.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Stones.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stones.
Stones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Stones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stones throws a sloppy body shot
and Stones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Stones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Stones's head.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Stones.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker cracks Stones with a good jab.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Stones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darius Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Stones is out of range.
Parker misses the jab.
Stones throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Stones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Stones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
A big left from Parker misses.
Stones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stones was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Darius Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stones loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Stones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Parker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Stones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parker tries to hold on but Stones postures up.
Parker is in a horrible position here. Stones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parker looks a forlorn figure.
Damien Stones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Darius Parker has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Stones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Stones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Wogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wogg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wogg tries to clinch up.
Wogg tries to close the distance and clinch but O Hare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wogg dodges the punch combination from O Hare.
O Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wogg tries to clinch there but O Hare circles away.
O Hare throws a chopping leg kick but Wogg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wogg has O Hare up against the cage in a clinch.
Wogg lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from O Hare.
Wogg trying to land knees to the body.
O Hare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wogg working O Hare over with knees to the body.
Wogg jumps guard but O Hare stands there with Wogg around his waist. Wogg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wogg jumps guard but O Hare stands there with Wogg around his waist. Wogg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wogg jumps guard but O Hare stands there with Wogg around his waist. Wogg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Wogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wogg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Hare smiles and moves away.
O Hare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Hare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wogg tries to clinch there but O Hare circles away.
O Hare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wogg instigates a clinch.
O Hare scores with a hook to the body.
O Hare managing to block the knees to the body from Wogg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wogg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Hare swinging wildly here.
Wogg tries to close the distance and clinch but O Hare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wogg throws a leg kick
and O Hare makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Hare closes the distance but Wogg moves to the side
and Wogg counters with an outside leg kick.
Wogg pushes O Hare up against the cage in a clinch.
O Hare swings wildly with an uppercut but Wogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Hare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Hare avoiding damage as Wogg throws knees to the body.
O Hare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Hare.
Wogg pulls guard effortlessly.
O Hare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wogg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Hare has managed to get both his arms back between Wogg's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Hare controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wogg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Hare has passed into half guard!
Wogg gets full guard.
Wogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Hare controls the pace.
O Hare lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie O Hare will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wogg wants to clinch
and Wogg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wogg tries to clinch but O Hare moves away
and O Hare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Hare thuds his shin into the meat of Wogg's side.
O Hare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Hare throws a lazy head kick
and Wogg counters with a takedown into side control.
Wogg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, O Hare has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wogg but great work by O Hare.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wogg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Hare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Hare controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wogg is looking to reverse the position.
O Hare 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 Wogg's shoulder. That is not cool.
O Hare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wogg is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wogg manages to work his way to half guard, despite O Hare's best efforts.
Wogg tries to get to full guard but O Hare has control of the leg.
O Hare controlling the action here.
Wogg wants to improve his position but O Hare is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Hare sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wogg defending well though.
O Hare wants to get back to his feet.
O Hare is taking a breather. Wogg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wogg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute O Hare jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie O Hare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice body punch from O Hare.
Wogg with a poor takedown
and O Hare counters with a straight right hand.
Wogg looks to clinch
and O Hare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Hare misses with a hook. Wogg ducked under it nicely.
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Hare counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Hare throws a hook to the side of Wogg's head but Wogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Hare rushes Wogg and presses him up against the cage.
Wogg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Hare walks away with a smile on his face. Wogg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wogg looks to clinch
and O Hare counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg tries to clinch up
and O Hare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Hare throws a front kick aimed at Wogg's knee but Wogg avoids it well.
Wogg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Hare.
Wogg with a poor takedown
enabling O Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Wogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wogg misses with a takedown
and O Hare counters with a head kick.
O Hare lands a left and a right that send Wogg crashing to the mat, dazed. O Hare thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wogg is rocked!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by O Hare! Wogg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie O Hare!
Eddie O Hare is the new lightweight champion!
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