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Combat Pro Destruction PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Vicksone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kraven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kraven's choice of entrance music: Back in Black. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Vicksone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Kraven!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicksone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kraven fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicksone lands with a kick to the temple. Kraven shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vicksone tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vicksone feints and then cracks Kraven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kraven down.
Vicksone throws a sloppy head kick and Kraven moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vicksone. Kraven shrugs it off though.
Kraven looks gassed!
Kraven misses with a takedown attempt - Vicksone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danny Vicksone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kraven.
A big head kick from Vicksone and Kraven is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kraven 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!
Vicksone drops back looking for a leg! Kraven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraven manages to kick Vicksone off! Vicksone jumps back into Kraven's guard.
Kraven is still in real trouble! Can Vicksone finish him?
Vicksone drops back looking for a leg! Kraven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraven manages to kick Vicksone off! Vicksone jumps back into Kraven's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicksone throwing strikes from guard but Kraven blocks nicely.
Kraven seems to have recovered his senses.
Vicksone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vicksone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vicksone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraven is keeping the position for now.
Vicksone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vicksone stands and throws Kraven's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vicksone working away.
Kraven stops Vicksone from passing to mount.
Vicksone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kraven is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kraven wants to get back to his feet but Vicksone is dominant here and he's now got Kraven's back!
Vicksone has control of Kraven's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kraven regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vicksone won't let Kraven get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kraven is trying to escape the mount.
Kraven wants to hold on but Vicksone pushes him away.
Vicksone goes for an armbar but Kraven turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kraven.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicksone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kraven is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vicksone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vicksone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vicksone moves into full guard.
Vicksone wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicksone looking for a guillotine here but Kraven defends easily.
Vicksone keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Vicksone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicksone wants to stand up but Kraven is controlling him.
Vicksone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraven's guard.
Vicksone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraven is keeping the position for now.
Vicksone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kraven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kraven has escaped and now he's on top!
Vicksone looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicksone, not yet.
Vicksone looking for a guillotine here but Kraven defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraven wants to control from the top but Vicksone keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Vicksone dominated that 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.
Vicksone looks for the body kick but Kraven saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vicksone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kraven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vicksone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kraven.
Kraven wants to break free but Vicksone has control.
Kraven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vicksone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vicksone tries to stall but Kraven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vicksone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kraven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vicksone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vicksone lands a knee to the head.
Vicksone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kraven stalls.
Vicksone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicksone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vicksone wants to stall.
Kraven blocks an elbow strike from Vicksone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven goes for a takedown attempt but Vicksone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vicksone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kraven moves out of range of the body kick.
Vicksone closes the distance and clinches.
Kraven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vicksone lands a knee to the body.
Kraven gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kraven won't allow Vicksone to sweep him here.
Kraven is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vicksone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kraven is looking to defend but Vicksone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kraven! Vicksone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kraven taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Vicksone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goran Sankte Per (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gassey Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goran Sankte Per could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gassey Jack's chin.
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Sankte Per!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gassey Jack!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankte Per shoots in and drives through. Jack sprawls well.
Sankte Per shoots in but Jack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sankte Per shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Sankte Per. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankte Per looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Sankte Per persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankte Per misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sankte Per is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Jack. No joy for Sankte Per on that attempt.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack scores with a jab.
Sankte Per is rocked!
Sankte Per shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack as he jumps to the side.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankte Per shoots for a takedown but Jack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sankte Per tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sankte Per takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sankte Per misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack digs a good hook to Sankte Per's body.
Jack throws a body punch but Sankte Per moves out of range.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Sankte Per moved out of range.
Sankte Per tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Sankte Per shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Sankte Per or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack cracks Sankte Per with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jack has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sankte Per to stand back up!
Oh Sankte Per is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Goran Sankte Per has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jack sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sankte Per's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sankte Per's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gassey Jack!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyriel Clancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clancy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Sacrifice. Van Damme has chosen Pride theme song as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyriel Clancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme needs to keep his hands up - Clancy had a free shot at his head there.
Van Damme shoots in looking for a takedown. Clancy tries to sprawl out of it but Van Damme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clancy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clancy misses with a two punch combination.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Clancy is having none of it.
Clancy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clancy misses with a double jab.
Van Damme falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clancy moves into the clinch.
Clancy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Clancy circles away.
Clancy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Damme is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Damme regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Damme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Damme is looking for a triangle but Clancy pushes his legs off easily.
Van Damme is looking to stand up but Clancy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy wants to pass the guard but Van Damme is keeping the position.
Van Damme had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Clancy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Van Damme Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Clancy's back instead.
Van Damme looks gassed!
Van Damme is hanging on to Clancy's back as he tries to escape.
Clancy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van Damme looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Damme sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clancy is looking to improve his position but Van Damme isn't that keen on the idea.
Clancy wants to hold on but Van Damme pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clancy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clancy tries to hold on but Van Damme pushes him away.
Van Damme scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Van Damme can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clancy is looking to escape.
Van Damme is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Damme putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Damme lands with some strikes.
Van Damme pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Damme trying to control but Clancy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy tries to lock up and control but Van Damme gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clancy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clancy gets back to half guard.
Van Damme has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clancy kicks Van Damme off and gets back to his feet.
Clancy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clancy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clancy jumps into guard, dragging Van Damme to the mat.
Clancy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Damme manages to get himself to full guard.
Clancy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Damme, up you get!
Clancy rushes Van Damme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clancy lands a right hand.
Clancy keeps control of Van Damme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clancy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clancy leaning against his opponent.
Clancy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Clancy has him pressed against the cage.
Clancy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clancy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clancy is trying to break free.
Van Damme pulls guard.
Van Damme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clancy controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clancy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clancy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clancy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clancy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Clancy as Van Damme shoots in.
Van Damme tries to clinch up
and Clancy counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme is looking to get back to his feet here but Clancy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Damme's back.
Van Damme is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriel Clancy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clancy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Damme avoids the body shot from Clancy.
Clancy tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Damme misses with a takedown attempt - Clancy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Damme throws a nice looking combination but Clancy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Damme shoots in and bounces Clancy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clancy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Damme is one step ahead there.
Van Damme prevents Clancy from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Damme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cyriel Clancy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Damme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Damme passes Clancy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to pass to mount but Clancy is defending the position.
Van Damme is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clancy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Damme wants to control but Clancy is keeping him busy.
Clancy wants to improve his position but Van Damme is controlling well.
Clancy tries to kick Van Damme off but Van Damme keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Damme is tying to control. Clancy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Damme wants to pass to mount but Clancy is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Clancy lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Damme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clancy is fending him off so far but Van Damme persists. Nope, Clancy circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clancy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches.
Clancy tries to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling the position.
Clancy has had enough of the clinch but Van Damme keeps him there for the moment.
Clancy breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Clancy.
A head kick from Clancy lands but Van Damme takes it in his stride.
Van Damme tries to clinch
and Clancy counters with a left and a right that stings Van Damme.
No luck for Van Damme with that takedown attempt.
Cyriel Clancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Van Damme.
Van Damme stuffs the takedown.
Clancy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Clancy.
Clancy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Damme's guard.
Van Damme working for a triangle but Clancy defends it easily.
Van Damme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clancy cracks Van Damme with a solid left hand.
Clancy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Damme is working an open guard so Clancy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clancy looks to land a combination. Van Damme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clancy has Van Damme up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clancy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clancy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Clancy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clancy thows a body kick. Van Damme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Damme forces Clancy back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Damme crunches a lovely knee into Clancy's ribcage.
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Clancy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clancy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Clancy is going to stand back up.
Van Damme is looking to improve his position.
Clancy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Clancy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clancy keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Clancy moves away
and Clancy counters with a stiff right hand.
Clancy throws a jab when Van Damme was well out of range.
Clancy misses with a body kick.
Clancy tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clancy lands an elbow that stopped Van Damme in his tracks for a moment.
Van Damme landing knees to the body.
Clancy takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Damme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clancy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Damme lands a left hand.
Van Damme jumps guard but Clancy stands there with Van Damme around his waist. Van Damme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriel Clancy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Van Damme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clancy swivels and escapes.
Clancy throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Clancy drives through and clinches with Van Damme against the cage.
Van Damme fails to pull guard.
Clancy wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Damme won't allow it.
Van Damme tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cyriel Clancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Van Damme.
Clancy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Damme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clancy clinches up against the cage.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme darts in and clinches Clancy up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme tries to score a body lock takedown but Clancy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Damme tries to land knees in the clinch but Clancy avoids the damage to the body.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clancy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clancy misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme shoots and misses
and Clancy counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Damme tries to pull guard but Clancy won't allow it.
Clancy breaks from the clinch.
Clancy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clancy drops Van Damme with a nice combination! Clancy dives into Van Damme's guard, looking to finish!
Van Damme is rocked!
It looks like Mirko Van Damme has been cut.
Clancy stopping the sweep attempt from Van Damme.
Clancy slips nicely into half guard.
Clancy decides to return to a standing position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clancy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Clancy moves out of range.
Clancy shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Damme sprawls well. He's pushed Clancy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Damme takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Damme closes the distance but Clancy moves to the side
and Clancy counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Damme shrugs it off.
Mirko Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Damme moves out of range of the body kick from Clancy.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cyriel Clancy is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Damme tries to clinch there but Clancy circles away.
Clancy misses with a double jab.
Van Damme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy lands a high kick!
Clancy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Damme can do to turn this around?
Clancy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clancy scores with a leg kick.
Cyriel Clancy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Damme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clancy throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme fails with the takedown.
Clancy keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme clinches up against the cage.
Clancy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Damme is keeping busy.
Van Damme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clancy wants to break free but Van Damme has control.
Clancy is pressed up against the cage. Van Damme has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clancy down to the mat. Clancy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Clancy keeps it at a distance.
Van Damme shoots for a takedown but Clancy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clancy misses with an uppercut. Van Damme saw that one coming.
Van Damme misses with a kick to the body
and Clancy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clancy.
Van Damme wants to improve his position but instead Clancy has moved into half guard.
Clancy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clancy thows a huge punch but Van Damme dodges it nicely.
Clancy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Clancy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clancy misses with a wild combination.
Clancy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Damme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme trying to control from half guard but Clancy is working away.
Clancy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Damme slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van Damme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Damme trying to control but Clancy is working from the bottom.
Van Damme pushing down on Clancy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Damme seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clancy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clancy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyriel Clancy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clancy 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriel Clancy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfunkel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simon Garfunkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Garfunkel tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garfunkel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garfunkel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garfunkel prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garfunkel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Garfunkel tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Garfunkel wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Garfunkel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Santos 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.
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.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos parries the strikes from Garfunkel easily there. Garfunkel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santos to escape.
Garfunkel staying calm.
Garfunkel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel working the ground and pound but Santos is defending the strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garfunkel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santos!
Garfunkel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garfunkel controlling from the full mount.
Garfunkel looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garfunkel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garfunkel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garfunkel content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Garfunkel is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Santos is in real trouble.
Garfunkel is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Garfunkel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garfunkel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
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.
Garfunkel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos is in close to Garfunkel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garfunkel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garfunkel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garfunkel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garfunkel trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Garfunkel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Santos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Garfunkel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garfunkel tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garfunkel counters with a takedown into side control.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Santos punching from the bottom.
Santos moves into full guard.
Garfunkel won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Garfunkel drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Garfunkel off! Garfunkel jumps back into Santos's guard.
Garfunkel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Santos lands but Garfunkel takes it in his stride.
Garfunkel tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Garfunkel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garfunkel is breathing heavily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Garfunkel wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos is in close to Garfunkel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos throws and elbow that misses. Garfunkel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santos's guard. Nice move by Garfunkel!
Garfunkel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garfunkel manages to get himself to full guard.
Garfunkel wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garfunkel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos passes Garfunkel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garfunkel is trying to stand.
Simon Garfunkel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garfunkel is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garfunkel avoid being mounted?
Garfunkel kicks off Santos and gets to his feet.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garfunkel clinches.
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!
Garfunkel is trying to stall.
Garfunkel is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Garfunkel jumps guard but Santos stands there with Garfunkel around his waist. Garfunkel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garfunkel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to bench press Garfunkel off him but Garfunkel keeps the position.
Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Santos has hold of Garfunkel's hands but Garfunkel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Garfunkel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Garfunkel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garfunkel is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garfunkel prevents Santos from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos missing with punches from the bottom.
Garfunkel uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Garfunkel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garfunkel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos wants to sweep here but Garfunkel controlling him for the moment.
Santos has his foot on Garfunkel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garfunkel works his way back into a safe position though.
Garfunkel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garfunkel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Garfunkel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Santos around the waist but Santos pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Santos is the winner by TKO! Santos jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karsten Hemler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemler has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Karsten Hemler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karsten Hemler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Hemler pushes him off.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Hemler keeps control of Kennedy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Hemler looks gassed!
Hemler has Kennedy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kennedy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch but Hemler keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Hemler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hemler's gas tank.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Hemler has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy clinches.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hemler is looking to control Kennedy's arms but Kennedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hemler has his back to the cage.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hemler has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy swinging wilding here.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hemler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with Hemler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Hemler's head.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
Hemler breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Hemler has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Hemler prevents Kennedy from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemler shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Hemler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Hemler has him pressed against the cage.
Hemler jumps guard.
Hemler is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Hemler has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hemler wants to get back to his feet but Kennedy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hemler is working an open guard so Kennedy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jeff Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy tries to keep at a distance but Hemler has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kennedy and Hemler goes tumbling to the canvas! Kennedy follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Hemler 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!
Kennedy drops an elbow to the side of Hemler's head.
Hemler is still in real trouble! Can Kennedy finish him?
Hemler is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hemler seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemler is trying to control but can't.
Kennedy is looking to advance position but Hemler won't allow it.
Hemler pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeff Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Hemler.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hemler.
Hemler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemler backwards.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Hemler has him pressed against the cage.
Hemler jumps guard but Kennedy stands there with Hemler around his waist. Hemler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeff Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Hemler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hemler or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy which made him look bad.
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hemler won't allow it.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hemler doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Hemler in a clinch.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy pushes Hemler up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy keeps control of Hemler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hemler won't allow it.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Hemler tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy cracks Hemler with a nice body shot.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Hemler is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hemler shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kennedy forces Hemler back against the cage and clinches.
Jeff Kennedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hemler prevents Kennedy from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy is leaning against Hemler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Hemler can't get the takedown.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeff Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy tries to clinch up
and Hemler counters with a head kick.
Hemler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
Hemler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Hemler.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hemler.
Hemler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeff Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Hemler.
Hemler is looking to clinch.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
Hemler is breathing heavily.
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Hemler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennedy as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy rushes Hemler and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hemler won't allow it.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kennedy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kennedy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hemler won't allow it.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hemler slips a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Hemler has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
Kennedy pushes Hemler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hemler backwards.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemler can do to turn this around?
Hemler tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Hemler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Hemler lands a head kick. Kennedy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hemler circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with Hemler.
Hemler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Hemler is working for takedown but Kennedy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Hemler breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy pushes Hemler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hemler has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy wants to break free but Hemler has control.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Nice body punch from Hemler.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Hemler has him pressed against the cage.
Hemler tries to pull guard but Kennedy won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Hemler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemler tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Hemler drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hemler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hemler keeps control of Kennedy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kennedy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Hemler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hemler has time to react.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hemler has time to react.
Hemler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hemler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Hemler's ribcage. Hemler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kennedy wants to break free but Hemler has control.
Hemler pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hemler jumps into guard, dragging Kennedy to the mat.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hemler on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hemler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
Kennedy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to get up but he can't break Hemler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hemler is on top in guard.
Hemler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Hemler throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
Hemler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemler gets to his feet. Kennedy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemler.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Hemler off the cage and back into rage.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy steps into range and cracks Hemler with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hemler flops backwards and Kennedy dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kennedy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kennedy wants to stand but Hemler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hemler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hemler wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy wanted to stand there but Hemler had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hemler seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemler passes to full mount!
Kennedy really wants to buck Hemler off and get back to his feet.
Hemler looking for a guillotine from mount but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
Hemler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kennedy is trying to stand.
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.
Hemler has hold of Kennedy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kennedy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hemler punching from mount but Kennedy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hemler wants to control the pace but Kennedy is squirming around nicely.
Hemler moves to back control.
Hemler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kennedy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hemler doesn't have the hooks in and Kennedy manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hemler trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Hemler is controlling well.
Kennedy kicks off Hemler and gets to his feet.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Hemler has double underhooks.
Hemler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hemler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Hemler avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horrible takedown by Hemler or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy which made him look bad.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Hemler.
Hemler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Jeff Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Hemler.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Hemler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but Hemler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kennedy lands a hook that stumbles Hemler back into the cage. Kennedy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hemler to the canvas! Kennedy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hemler has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeff Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapp's entrance music is Anthem Of The Kings . A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Hall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sapp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Sapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sapp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hall wants to control but Sapp is keeping him busy.
Hall tries to advance to mount but Sapp denies him.
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries for a kimura but Sapp is defending well.
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hall looks gassed!
Hall tries for a kimura but Sapp is defending well.
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sapp is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sapp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sapp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hall is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sapp is trying to escape and Hall transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sapp is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hall! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Hall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivanna Puff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aeacuson comes to the cage accompanied by "Cloud Connected" by In Flames. Ivanna Puff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivanna Puff!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aeacuson instigates a clinch.
Puff missing with knees to the body.
Aeacuson prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Puff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aeacuson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aeacuson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Aeacuson is controlling the position.
Aeacuson keeps control of Puff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aeacuson lands a shoulder strike.
Puff can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aeacuson as the two fighters clinch.
Puff takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ivanna Puff has been cut.
A body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson crunches a lovely knee into Puff's ribcage.
Puff looks gassed!
Puff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aeacuson is looking to clinch.
Aeacuson pushes Puff up against the cage in a clinch.
Puff misses with a body punch.
Aeacuson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aeacuson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aeacuson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aeacuson cracks Puff with a nice body shot.
Aeacuson is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Aeacuson.
Aeacuson lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson lands a damaging elbow.
Aeacuson avoiding damage.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aeacuson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puff or not.
Puff managing to block the knees to the body from Aeacuson.
Puff lands with a left to the head.
Puff avoiding damage as Aeacuson throws knees to the body.
Aeacuson blocks an elbow strike from Puff.
Aeacuson keeps control of Puff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puff tries to break the clinch but Aeacuson is controlling the position.
Puff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Puff.
Aeacuson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puff is keeping busy.
Puff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puff manages to break the clinch.
Puff lands with an overhand left.
Puff tries to clinch but Aeacuson moves away
and Aeacuson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puff tries to pull guard but Aeacuson holds him up against the cage and eventually Puff drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Puff throws an elbow but misses.
Puff pushes Aeacuson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aeacuson as he jumps to the side.
Aeacuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aeacuson wants to clinch
and Puff counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aeacuson!
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!
Aeacuson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Puff raining down shots from the mount!
Aeacuson 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.
Puff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aeacuson looks a forlorn figure.
Aeacuson is rocked!
Puff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Aeacuson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puff landing shots from mount.
Puff lands a heavy elbow.
Aeacuson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Puff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puff wants to stand and escape but Aeacuson is having none of it.
Puff has his foot on Aeacuson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aeacuson works his way back into a safe position though.
Aeacuson is looking to work some ground and pound but Puff has wrist control.
Aeacuson seems to have got his legs back now.
Puff scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Puff shoots in for a takedown but Aeacuson shows good takedown defense.
Telamon Aeacuson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanna Puff.
Aeacuson jabs Puff right on the nose. Puff blinks but takes it well.
Puff looks to land a combination. Aeacuson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Puff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aeacuson but Aeacuson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aeacuson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Puff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aeacuson's guard now.
Puff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puff won't allow Aeacuson to sweep him here.
Puff passes into half guard.
Puff stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Aeacuson misses with a lunging right hand
and Puff counters with a one-two to the body.
Puff has closed the distance and engaged Aeacuson in a clinch.
Puff breaks the clinch.
Aeacuson swats away the attempt to clinch by Puff.
A combination from Puff does no damage.
Aeacuson stuffs the takedown.
Aeacuson wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Aeacuson misses.
Puff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aeacuson throws a series of punches but Puff moves out of range.
Aeacuson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puff clinches up with Aeacuson and pushes him back against the cage.
Puff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puff prevents a body shot from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Puff avoiding damage as Aeacuson throws knees to the body.
Aeacuson prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Puff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Puff.
Aeacuson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aeacuson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivanna Puff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivanna Puff's cut.
That's time! Aeacuson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aeacuson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puff shoots for a takedown but Aeacuson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aeacuson closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puff tries to pull guard but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aeacuson digs a right hand into Puff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puff's gas tank.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aeacuson avoiding damage.
Puff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aeacuson connects with a knee to the head.
Puff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aeacuson scores with a knee to the head.
Aeacuson landing knees to the head.
Puff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puff tries to pull guard but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Telamon Aeacuson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanna Puff.
Aeacuson crunches a lovely knee into Puff's ribcage.
Aeacuson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Aeacuson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aeacuson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson prevents the takedown attempt.
Puff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aeacuson prevents it.
Puff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aeacuson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the body.
Puff can't break the clinch.
Aeacuson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puff is keeping busy.
Puff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aeacuson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aeacuson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aeacuson tries to clinch but Puff moves away
and Puff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puff letting Aeacuson take a breather here.
Puff is trying to stall.
Aeacuson looking to throw knees to the head but Puff is blocking nicely.
Aeacuson prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Aeacuson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telamon Aeacuson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aeacuson keeps control of Puff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Puff.
Aeacuson is trying to stall.
Aeacuson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aeacuson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puff has had enough of the clinch but Aeacuson keeps him there for the moment.
Aeacuson is working Puff over against the cage.
Aeacuson stalls.
Aeacuson managing to block the knees to the body from Puff.
Aeacuson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puff.
Aeacuson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aeacuson misses with a right hand
and Puff counters with a takedown into side control.
Aeacuson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puff moves into full guard.
Aeacuson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aeacuson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aeacuson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aeacuson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aeacuson stands and steps away. Puff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Puff drops his hands momentarily and Aeacuson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aeacuson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aeacuson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puff wants to control the pace but Aeacuson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aeacuson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Puff working for a submission but Aeacuson is keeping him at bay.
Aeacuson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Puff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Puff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aeacuson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aeacuson wants to hold on but Puff pushes him away.
Puff lands a big shot there that rocks Aeacuson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Telamon Aeacuson has been cut.
Aeacuson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aeacuson hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puff throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Aeacuson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aeacuson gets back to half guard.
Aeacuson regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puff postures up.
Aeacuson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aeacuson decides to stand up.
Aeacuson tries to clinch up but Puff circles away and keeps his distance.
Aeacuson wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puff tries to clinch up but Aeacuson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aeacuson misses with a lunging right hand
and Puff counters by moving into the clinch.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Telamon Aeacuson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aeacuson is looking to clinch but Puff is avoiding it.
Aeacuson has Puff up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aeacuson.
Puff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aeacuson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Puff avoiding damage as Aeacuson throws knees to the body.
Puff breaks the clinch.
Aeacuson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Puff.
Puff closes the distance but Aeacuson moves to the side
and Aeacuson moves into the clinch.
Aeacuson controlling the action here for a moment.
Aeacuson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aeacuson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Puff is trying to break the clinch but Aeacuson has him pressed against the cage.
Puff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puff shoots for a takedown but Aeacuson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aeacuson tries to clinch but Puff moves out of range.
Aeacuson wants to clinch
and Puff counters with a good low kick that Aeacuson was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puff tries to land a knee to the head but Aeacuson blocks with his arms.
Puff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Telamon Aeacuson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanna Puff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puff blocks it with crossed arms.
Aeacuson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aeacuson leaning against his opponent.
Puff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson prevents Puff from breaking the clinch.
Aeacuson is working Puff over against the cage.
Aeacuson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aeacuson trying to stall but Puff improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Puff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aeacuson tries to clinch up
and Puff counters with a takedown into side control.
Puff lands an elbow.
Aeacuson is looking for a sweep.
Aeacuson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aeacuson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puff blocks the strikes from Aeacuson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson wants to sweep but Puff has passed to side control!
Aeacuson struggling a bit here.
Ivanna Puff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aeacuson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puff off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puff tries to break free.
Puff tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puff looks a forlorn figure.
Aeacuson wants to control the pace but Puff is squirming around nicely.
Puff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson working Puff over with strikes here.
That has opened up Ivanna Puff's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puff is desperately trying to improve his position but Aeacuson has a good base and remains in mount.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puff looks a forlorn figure.
The cut above Ivanna Puff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivanna Puff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Telamon Aeacuson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hotaka Yoshifumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hotaka Yoshifumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Benson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshifumi.
Jab from Benson.
Benson is looking to clinch but Yoshifumi is avoiding it.
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Yoshifumi.
Yoshifumi decides to pull guard.
Yoshifumi working a defensive guard here.
Yoshifumi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Benson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benson prevents Yoshifumi from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshifumi pushes a forearm under Benson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Benson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hotaka Yoshifumi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gen Anduw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zidorf Valasqez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valasqez has chosen Navras as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gen Anduw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zidorf Valasqez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valasqez tries to close the distance and clinch but Anduw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Anduw.
Valasqez looks for a takedown but Anduw sprawls well.
Anduw looks to land a combination but Valasqez avoids it well.
Valasqez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anduw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valasqez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anduw is fending him off so far but Valasqez persists. Nope, Anduw circles away and we're back to standing.
Valasqez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gen Anduw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Valasqez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valasqez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valasqez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anduw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anduw can't break the clinch.
Anduw has hold of one of Valasqez's legs. Valasqez is fighting the takedown attempt but Anduw gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valasqez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Valasqez shoots for a double leg takedown but Anduw sprawls well. He's pushed Valasqez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anduw throws a head kick that half lands.
Anduw throws a head kick but Valasqez moves out of range.
Valasqez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anduw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valasqez looks gassed!
Anduw lands with a straight right. Valasqez didn't see that one coming.
Anduw throws a series of strikes that have Valasqez backpedaling.
Valasqez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anduw to the mat! Anduw manages to get full guard.
Valasqez wants to stand and escape but instead Anduw has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Valasqez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valasqez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anduw puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valasqez missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez manages to get to full guard.
Valasqez wants to stand up but Anduw is controlling him.
Valasqez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valasqez is striking but Anduw is not phased and passes to half guard.
Valasqez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez trying to control here.
Valasqez wants to improve his position but Anduw is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valasqez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valasqez lands in his opponent's guard.
Valasqez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anduw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valasqez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Valasqez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anduw's guard.
Valasqez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anduw pushes Valasqez off and gets back to his feet.
Valasqez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasqez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Anduw to see if he's OK.
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 Gen Anduw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anduw scores with a one two! Valasqez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Valasqez or perhaps it was just good defense by Anduw which made him look bad.
Anduw throws a nice looking combination but Valasqez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anduw lands a nice hook to Valasqez's body. Valasqez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valasqez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valasqez shoots in and drives through. Anduw sprawls well.
Anduw lands a front kick.
Gen Anduw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anduw misses with a series of wild punches.
Valasqez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anduw's guard.
Valasqez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valasqez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasqez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anduw has a closed guard, preventing Valasqez from standing up.
Valasqez thows a big elbow that misses.
Valasqez wants to get up but he can't break Anduw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valasqez looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anduw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zidorf Valasqez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Anduw.
Valasqez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gen Anduw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Anduw misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valasqez shoots in for a takedown but Anduw shows good takedown defense.
Anduw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anduw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valasqez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valasqez moves in looking to clinch but Anduw pushes him off.
Valasqez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valasqez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anduw as he avoids it easily.
Anduw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valasqez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valasqez is thwarting Anduw's attempts to control the position.
Valasqez wants to free his trapped foot but Anduw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valasqez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anduw's head.
Valasqez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valasqez stands up out of the half guard.
Valasqez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valasqez avoids the head kick by Anduw.
Good exchange - Anduw coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valasqez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anduw swats away the attempt to clinch by Valasqez.
Anduw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anduw as he jumps to the side.
Valasqez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valasqez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anduw throws a head kick but Valasqez moves out of range.
Valasqez tries to clinch there but Anduw circles away.
Anduw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valasqez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anduw is fending him off so far but Valasqez persists. Nope, Anduw circles away and we're back to standing.
Valasqez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valasqez fails with the takedown.
Anduw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Anduw.
Valasqez tries to clinch but Anduw moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Anduw dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Valasqez looks for a takedown but Anduw sprawls well.
Valasqez looks for a takedown but Anduw sprawls well.
Anduw throws a body punch but Valasqez moves out of range.
Anduw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anduw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valasqez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anduw is fending him off so far but Valasqez persists. Nope, Anduw circles away and we're back to standing.
Gen Anduw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Valasqez tries to clinch up but Anduw circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valasqez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anduw's waist but Anduw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valasqez off to one side.
Valasqez fails with the takedown.
Anduw throws a head kick that misses.
Valasqez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anduw throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Anduw.
Anduw swinging wilding here.
Anduw tries a head kick but it misses.
Valasqez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anduw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valasqez misses with a double jab
and Anduw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valasqez tries for a takedown but Anduw circles away easily
and Anduw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Anduw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anduw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valasqez misses with a takedown attempt
and Anduw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Valasqez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anduw to the mat! Anduw manages to get full guard.
Anduw scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Valasqez has his takedown stuffed
and Anduw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valasqez slips a jab and a cross from Anduw.
Anduw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anduw showed some decent athleticism there.
Valasqez is looking for a sweep. Anduw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anduw stalling.
Anduw wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anduw is working away from the top position though.
Valasqez is looking to escape.
Valasqez is trying to maintain the position but Anduw is very close to passing his half guard.
Valasqez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anduw kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valasqez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anduw counters with a series of strikes. Valasqez will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Anduw throws a head kick but Valasqez moves out of range.
Valasqez with a poor takedown
enabling Anduw to counter with a crisp jab.
Gen Anduw is winning the standup battle so far.
Anduw stuns Valasqez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valasqez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Anduw to counter with a crisp jab.
Anduw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anduw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anduw gets the takedown into side control.
Valasqez tries to buck Anduw off but Anduw is having none of it.
Anduw wants to stand but Valasqez has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valasqez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Valasqez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anduw presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Valasqez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Anduw clearly takes that round.
That's time! Anduw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anduw moves out of range of the body kick.
Valasqez misses with a takedown
enabling Anduw to counter with a crisp jab.
Anduw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anduw counters with a one-two to the body.
Valasqez wants to clinch
and Anduw counters with a nice uppercut.
Valasqez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anduw counters with a nice body shot.
Valasqez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valasqez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anduw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anduw is looking to slow Valasqez down with leg kicks.
Valasqez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Valasqez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anduw counters with a nice body kick.
Valasqez tries for a takedown but Anduw circles away easily
and Anduw counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anduw feints and then cracks Valasqez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valasqez down.
Valasqez with a poor takedown
and Anduw counters with a right hand to the body.
Gen Anduw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Valasqez tries for a takedown but Anduw circles away easily
and Anduw counters with a stiff right hand.
Valasqez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anduw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Anduw.
Valasqez fails with the takedown
and Valasqez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valasqez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anduw counters with a stiff right hand.
Anduw throws a nice looking combination but Valasqez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anduw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valasqez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valasqez looking to pass the guard.
Zidorf Valasqez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valasqez trying to control but Anduw is working from the bottom.
Valasqez stands and throws Anduw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valasqez trying to control the action but Anduw is working from the bottom.
Anduw prevents Valasqez from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez landing strikes.
Anduw dodges the ground and pound from Valasqez.
Valasqez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anduw sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Valasqez working the body and head with strikes.
Anduw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Valasqez throws an elbow but Anduw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Valasqez wants to control but Anduw is keeping him busy.
Valasqez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anduw tries to escape but Valasqez is in control.
Valasqez tries to get to his feet but Anduw is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Valasqez in his guard.
Anduw wants to stand and escape but Valasqez is having none of it.
Valasqez trying to control but Anduw is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Anduw tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gen Anduw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anduw throws a series of punches but Valasqez moves out of range.
Valasqez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Anduw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valasqez.
Valasqez with good strikes from the mount here!
Valasqez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anduw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Valasqez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anduw is in a horrible position here. Valasqez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valasqez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anduw regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasqez is just content to waste time from the top position. Anduw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Valasqez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Valasqez throws and elbow that misses. Anduw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valasqez's guard. Nice move by Anduw!
Anduw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valasqez, up you get!
Valasqez tries to clinch but Anduw moves away
and Anduw counters with a nice body shot.
Valasqez misses with a takedown attempt
and Anduw counters with a head kick.
Anduw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valasqez's head.
Valasqez fails with the takedown
and Anduw counters with an inside leg kick.
Valasqez wants to clinch but Anduw slips to the side
and Anduw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valasqez dodges the punch combination from Anduw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anduw counters with a two punch combo.
Gen Anduw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zidorf Valasqez.
Valasqez misses with a takedown
and Anduw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valasqez's knee momentarily.
Valasqez clinches up against the cage.
Valasqez jumps guard but Anduw stands there with Valasqez around his waist. Valasqez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valasqez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valasqez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anduw counters with a one-two to the body.
Valasqez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anduw counters with a left and a right that stings Valasqez.
Valasqez with a poor takedown
and Anduw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anduw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anduw throws a sloppy head kick and Valasqez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasqez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anduw counters with a leg kick.
Valasqez tries to clinch
and Anduw counters with a series of strikes. Valasqez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valasqez blocks a head kick by Anduw.
Valasqez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valasqez shoots for a double leg takedown but Anduw sprawls well. He's pushed Valasqez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valasqez tries for a takedown but Anduw circles away easily
and Anduw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valasqez trying to keep a closed guard but Anduw is proving a slippery customer.
Valasqez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anduw is one step ahead there.
Valasqez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Anduw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valasqez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Anduw's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anduw looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Valasqez looking to break Anduw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anduw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Valasqez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anduw avoids the strikes from Valasqez.
Valasqez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anduw has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Valasqez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zidorf Valasqez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasqez is throwing strikes by Anduw counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Anduw regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gen Anduw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anduw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gen Anduw!
Gen Anduw is the new heavyweight champion!
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