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GSF 14 RKO vs GSP II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vijur Sabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sic Bastage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sic Bastage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vijur Sabian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sic Bastage!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastage looks to land a right hand but Sabian moved out of range.
Bastage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabian.
Jab, jab by Bastage - just one landing.
Bastage misses the jab.
Bastage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sabian staying out of range there.
Sabian dodges the punch combination from Bastage.
Sic Bastage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabian slips under a jab.
Bastage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Bastage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastage thows a body shot but no joy.
Bastage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabian shoots in but no luck this time.
Bastage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastage swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vijur Sabian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastage scores with a hook to the body. Sabian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bastage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabian slips a straight right by Bastage.
Bastage misses with a wild combination.
Bastage fails to land the takedown.
Bastage lands a nice hook to Sabian's body. Sabian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sabian tries to avoid it but Bastage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sabian to the ground. Sabian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sabian is breathing heavily.
Bastage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastage throws out the jab.
Sabian slips a jab from Bastage.
Bastage wants to clinch up but Sabian keeps it at a distance.
Bastage looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabian is just out of range.
A big left from Bastage misses.
Bastage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabian has time to react.
Bastage throws a hook to the side of Sabian's head but Sabian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastage works Sabian's body with a nice hook.
Bastage scores with a jab to the head.
Sabian is rocked!
Bastage lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sabian crumples to the floor! Bastage milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sic Bastage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Marsters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Guru Josh Project - Infinity as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Marsters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Blade Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsters moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsters misses with a few strikes there.
Marsters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marsters lands with a right hand.
It looks like Blade Jackson has been cut.
Marsters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marsters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Marsters.
Marsters fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Marsters moves out of range.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsters.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsters.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsters throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Marsters is breathing heavily.
Marsters has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Marsters's guard.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control but Marsters is working from the bottom.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marsters turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Marsters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marsters escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsters wants to stand but Jackson has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Marsters.
Marsters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Marsters tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson shoots in but Marsters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marsters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marsters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsters doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Marsters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsters shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Marsters lands an overhand right.
Jackson slips under a jab from Marsters.
Marsters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marsters throws a one two combo.
Marsters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Marsters is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control the action but Marsters is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Marsters is defending the position.
Jackson prevents Marsters from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsters is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marsters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marsters tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Marsters trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marsters struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marsters tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Marsters pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blade Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marsters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marsters wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Marsters keeps moving.
Jackson won't allow Marsters to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control but Marsters is working from the bottom.
Jackson passes Marsters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Marsters is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Marsters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsters defends it well.
Marsters tries to kick Jackson off in order to stand up. Jackson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marsters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Marsters.
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.
Jackson regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marsters wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marsters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marsters's guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Marsters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Marsters pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marsters!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsters is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marsters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marsters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Marsters.
Marsters tries to stand but Jackson controls the position and pulls Marsters into his guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontaine comes to the cage accompanied by War ensemble. Leblanc has chosen dirty house as his entrance music. Pierre Leblanc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Fontaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontaine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fontaine working the body and head with strikes.
Fontaine is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leblanc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fontaine working the body and head with strikes.
Fontaine working the head and body with strikes.
Leblanc is not content to let Fontaine control the position.
Fontaine scores with a couple of short elbows.
It looks like Pierre Leblanc has been cut.
Leblanc looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontaine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fontaine stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Leblanc stalks Fontaine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fontaine's face. Fontaine staggers backwards, shaken.
Fontaine clinches up against the cage.
Leblanc wants to break free but Fontaine has control.
Fontaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Leblanc.
Fontaine shoots in and bounces Leblanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fontaine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine lands a couple of elbows.
Fontaine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblanc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fontaine stays in close to Leblanc's body and controls the position.
Fontaine is in close to Leblanc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fontaine lands a couple of elbows.
Fontaine advances position into side control!
Fontaine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fontaine lands some shots froms side control.
Leblanc takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fontaine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Leblanc as Fontaine shoots in.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fontaine shoots in looking for a takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl out of it but Fontaine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leblanc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fontaine with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Fontaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontaine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leblanc lands a nice shot to the body.
Leblanc throws a nice looking combination but Fontaine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblanc scores with a jab. Fontaine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fontaine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fontaine shoots in and drives through. Leblanc sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Leblanc.
Pierre Leblanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leblanc swinging wilding here.
Leblanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leblanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leblanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fontaine closes the distance and clinches up with Leblanc, looking for a takedown. Fontaine pushes Leblanc against the cage but Leblanc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leblanc scores with the left hand. Fontaine knows he should have avoided that one.
Fontaine misses with a takedown attempt - Leblanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leblanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon Fontaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc takes one on the button.
Fontaine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fontaine rushes Leblanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fontaine tries to pull guard but Leblanc won't allow it.
Leblanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leblanc throws a nice looking combination but Fontaine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fontaine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leblanc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Leblanc duly obliges.
Leblanc connects with a crisp jab.
Leblanc is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fontaine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leblanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leblanc misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leblanc!
Fontaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblanc misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine gets a clinch.
Leblanc breaks from the clinch.
Fontaine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fontaine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leblanc is trying to get back to his feet.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leblanc down.
Leblanc is trying to buck Fontaine off.
Fontaine scoring with punches from side control.
Fontaine landing a few strikes.
Fontaine lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leblanc is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fontaine throws a jab when Leblanc was well out of range.
Fontaine shoots in but Leblanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fontaine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leblanc!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fontaine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Leblanc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fontaine shoots in and bounces Leblanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fontaine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontaine slips nicely into half guard.
Fontaine stands up out of the half guard.
Fontaine tries for a takedown but Leblanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fontaine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fontaine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fontaine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Leblanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fontaine's hands.
A combination from Leblanc does no damage.
Leblanc swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontaine drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontaine is working Leblanc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fontaine landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass.
Simon Fontaine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fontaine throws a big right hand that misses.
Leblanc wants to stand and escape but Fontaine is having none of it.
Fontaine landing some decent shots from guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fontaine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fontaine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leblanc.
Fontaine moves into the clinch.
Fontaine prevents Leblanc from breaking the clinch.
Leblanc has had enough of the clinch but Fontaine keeps him there for the moment.
Leblanc tries to break the clinch but Fontaine is controlling the position.
Fontaine manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leblanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leblanc scores with a jab. Fontaine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fontaine lands with an overhand left.
Fontaine misses with a hook. Leblanc ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leblanc tests Fontaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Fontaine or perhaps it was just good defense by Leblanc which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Fontaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblanc throws a right and a left that Fontaine avoids nicely.
Fontaine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leblanc to the mat! Leblanc manages to get full guard.
Fontaine gets to his feet. Leblanc looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fontaine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leblanc as he avoids it easily.
Fontaine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leblanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leblanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Fontaine moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine tries to clinch up.
Leblanc lands a two punch combo.
Simon Fontaine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leblanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fontaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leblanc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Leblanc as Fontaine shoots in.
Fontaine has Leblanc up against the cage in a clinch.
Leblanc tries to break the clinch but Fontaine is controlling the position.
Leblanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fontaine has him pressed against the cage.
Leblanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fontaine pulls guard.
Leblanc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fontaine 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.
Fontaine working a defensive guard here.
Fontaine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leblanc off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leblanc misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Leblanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fontaine has time to react.
Fontaine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fontaine lands in his opponent's guard.
Leblanc can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontaine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fontaine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leblanc is trying to stand back up but Fontaine is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fontaine working Leblanc over with strikes.
Leblanc is refusing to be controlled, as Fontaine sits in half guard.
Leblanc is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fontaine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Leblanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leblanc misses with a wild combination.
Fontaine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Fontaine there.
Leblanc is trying to stand up here but Fontaine is controlling him well.
Fontaine slips a nice elbow through Leblanc's hands, connecting with Leblanc's forehead.
Fontaine wants to control but Leblanc is keeping him busy.
Fontaine working the head and body with strikes.
Fontaine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fontaine stops Leblanc from getting back to his feet.
Fontaine winds up and cracks Leblanc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fontaine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fontaine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leblanc scores with a body shot.
Fontaine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leblanc to the mat! Leblanc manages to get full guard.
Fontaine prevents Leblanc from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontaine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fontaine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fontaine trying to control from half guard but Leblanc is working away.
Fontaine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leblanc tries to kick Fontaine off but Fontaine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fontaine lands a nice short elbow.
Fontaine slips a nice elbow through Leblanc's hands, connecting with Leblanc's forehead.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fontaine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leblanc as he jumps to the side.
Leblanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Leblanc misses with a double jab.
Leblanc tries to bum rush Fontaine with a series of wild strikes but Fontaine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leblanc jabs at Fontaine's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fontaine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leblanc!
Fontaine with a couple of short strikes.
Fontaine raining down shots from the mount!
Fontaine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leblanc is squirming around, avoiding Fontaine's attempts to control the action.
Fontaine with shots to the head and body - Leblanc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leblanc is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fontaine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fontaine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fontaine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leblanc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fontaine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc really wants to buck Fontaine off and get back to his feet.
Fontaine cracks Leblanc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fontaine cracks Leblanc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leblanc is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fontaine lands a nice shot to the head.
Leblanc wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fontaine with good strikes from the mount here!
Leblanc is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leblanc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leblanc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontaine with good strikes from the mount here!
Leblanc wants to try and get back to his feet.
Leblanc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Leblanc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fontaine raining down shots from the mount!
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.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.
Leblanc is in a horrible position here. Fontaine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Leblanc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fontaine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leblanc looks a forlorn figure.
Fontaine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblanc is looking to escape.
Fontaine with shots to the head and body - Leblanc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fontaine won't let Leblanc get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fontaine lands a big elbow.
Leblanc really wants to buck Fontaine off and get back to his feet.
Pierre Leblanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Fontaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fontaine looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Fontaine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontaine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Fontaine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois La Poulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois La Poulet!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Poulet manages to avoid it.
Lauzou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lauzou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Poulet manages to avoid it.
La Poulet avoids the head kick by Lauzou.
La Poulet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lauzou's waist but Lauzou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing La Poulet off to one side.
Lauzou misses with a double jab.
Lauzou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauzou swats away the attempt to clinch by La Poulet.
Lauzou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Poulet looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzou drops La Poulet with a right and a left! Lauzou comes rushing in but La Poulet regains his composure and manages to keep Lauzou in guard.
La Poulet is rocked!
It looks like Francois La Poulet has been cut.
Lauzou gets to his feet and stands over La Poulet, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! La Poulet felt that one! Lauzou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save La Poulet from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaeq Lauzou!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Kaufmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Mica!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaufmann swivels and escapes.
Mica fails with the takedown.
Edmund Kaufmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mica.
Mica closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaufmann circles away.
Mica tries to clinch there but Kaufmann circles away.
Kaufmann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mica sprawls well initially but Kaufmann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mica actively working from the bottom here.
Mica actively working from the bottom here.
Kaufmann uses his free foot to push down on Mica's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mica.
Mica is looking to improve his position but Kaufmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaufmann working for a submission but Mica is keeping him at bay.
Mica is looking to get to half guard.
Kaufmann looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica is looking to get to half guard.
Mica is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaufmann is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mica has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mica takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mica takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaufmann lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mica keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann dominating with strikes here.
Kaufmann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mica tries to reverse the position but Kaufmann maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mica can't escape the position.
Kaufmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mica is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mica looks gassed!
Mica is in a horrible position here. Kaufmann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kaufmann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mica is trying to escape the mount.
Kaufmann has control of Mica's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mica regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kaufmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mica is looking to escape.
Kaufmann lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mica hang on?
Mica is trying to reverse the position but instead Kaufmann has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mica.
Mica prevents Kaufmann from getting a body triangle.
Mica can't escape the position.
Mica prevents Kaufmann from getting a body triangle.
Mica fending off the submission attempt from Kaufmann.
Mica turns into Kaufmann and is now in his guard.
Mica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaufmann tries to strike from the bottom.
Kaufmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica is one step ahead there.
Mica is looking to advance position but Kaufmann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann with shots to the head and body - Mica looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mica sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kaufmann winds up and cracks Mica with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mica is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaufmann is trying to work for a kimura but Mica is defending well.
Kaufmann is looking to take a break and control but Mica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Kaufmann there.
Kaufmann wants to pass to mount but Mica is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Kaufmann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaufmann, as that shot connected.
Mica doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaufmann circles away.
Kaufmann scores with a takedown into Mica's guard.
Mica has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaufmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaufmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaufmann scoring with some ground and pound.
Mica avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaufmann is posturing up here but Mica has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kaufmann tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kaufmann has to tap! Slick submission there by Mica!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Mica!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Zapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapp comes to the cage accompanied by Mighty Oregon. Zach Zapp is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Zapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Mica!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mica throws a series of punches but Zapp moves out of range.
Mica throws a right and a left that Zapp avoids nicely.
A big left from Zapp misses.
Mica throws a series of punches but Zapp avoids them all with ease.
Mica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapp throws a head kick that misses.
Zapp throws a series of punches but Mica avoids them all with ease.
Zapp slips a jab and a cross from Mica.
Mica tries to bum rush Zapp with a series of wild strikes but Zapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zapp lands with a right hand.
It looks like Adam Mica has been cut.
Mica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zapp avoids the head kick by Mica.
No joy there for Mica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mica avoids the head kick by Zapp.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mica.
Mica misses with the combination.
Mica looks to land a combination. Zapp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mica finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mica lands a two punch combo.
Mica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapp counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapp counters with a right hand that sends Mica tumbling to the canvas! Can Zapp finish him? He dives into Mica's guard looking to do just that!
Mica looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zapp has passed into side control.
Zapp is looking to take a break and control but Mica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zapp is looking to take a break and control but Mica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Zapp politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zapp prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zapp trying to control the action but Mica is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Zach Zapp just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mica looks to land a body kick but Zapp moved away.
Zapp looks to land a combination but Mica avoids it well.
Zapp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zapp misses.
Zapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Mica takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mica takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mica is rocked!
Zapp misses with a looping left.
Zapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapp.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam Mica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapp misses with a looping left.
Mica misses with a double jab
and Zapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mica avoids the head kick by Zapp.
Mica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Zapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Mica's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mica lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Mica.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mica looks to land a body kick but Zapp moved away.
Zapp throws a jab when Mica was well out of range.
Zach Zapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mica fails to land with a series of punches.
Mica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapp throws the left hand but Mica avoids the punch easily.
Mica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapp counters with a big head kick but Mica shrugs it off.
Zapp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapp throws the left hand but Mica avoids the punch easily.
Zapp throws a series of strikes that have Mica backpedaling.
That has opened up Adam Mica's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mica takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Mica misses with a double jab
and Zapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mica misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mica slips under a jab.
Zapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mica looks to land a combination but Zapp avoids it well.
Zapp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zapp misses with an uppercut. Mica saw that one coming.
Zapp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mica misses with a double jab.
Zapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Mica misses with a double jab.
Mica throws a combination that misses
and Zapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mica throws a right hand that Zapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Zapp also avoids with ease.
Zapp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mica.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapp misses with a head kick.
Mica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapp with a jab.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Mica throws a series of punches but Zapp avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Zapp.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mica misses with a wild combination.
Mica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapp misses with a head kick.
Mica looks to land a combination but Zapp avoids it well.
Mica misses with a double jab
enabling Zapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zapp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zapp.
Zapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapp misses with a wild combination.
Zapp throws a head kick but Mica moves out of range.
Zach Zapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Mica misses with a series of wild punches.
Zapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mica looks to land a combination but Zapp avoids it well.
Mica tries to bum rush Zapp with a series of wild strikes but Zapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zapp misses with a straight right.
Mica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapp throws a head kick but Mica moves out of range.
Mica blocks a jab.
Mica throws a series of punches but Zapp avoids them all with ease.
Mica throws a combination that misses
and Zapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapp misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Zapp misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Mica misses.
Mica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapp misses with a head kick.
Mica throws a right and a left that Zapp avoids nicely.
Mica throws a right and a left that Zapp avoids nicely.
Zapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mica's head.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Mica.
Mica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapp.
Mica blocks a head kick by Zapp.
Zapp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mica.
Zapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mica throws a right and a left that Zapp avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Zapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Mica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Mica does no damage.
Mica misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Mica does no damage.
Mica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapp counters with a straight right hand.
Mica lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zapp connects with a jab.
Zapp tries to bum rush Mica with a series of wild strikes but Mica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mica takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zapp lands with a right hand.
Zapp looks to land a left hand but Mica moved out of range nicely.
Zapp throws a looping overhand right but Mica ducks down to avoid it.
Mica misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Zapp misses.
Mica throws a head kick that misses.
Zapp lands with an uppercut that bounces Mica off the cage and back into rage.
Mica throws a combination that misses
and Zapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mica.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mica avoids the head kick by Zapp.
Mica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mica's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Mica scores with a four punch combination!
Zapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mica.
Mica throws a combination that misses
and Zapp counters with a big head kick but Mica shrugs it off.
Zapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mica throws a right hand that Zapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Zapp also avoids with ease.
Zapp lands a really nice looking cross but Mica seems unphased.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mica takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mica takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zapp throws a head kick but Mica moves out of range.
Zapp misses with a looping right.
Mica misses with the combination.
Mica moves away from the strike by Zapp.
Mica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapp.
Zapp throws a head kick but Mica moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mica takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zapp throws a head kick that misses.
Mica moves away from the strike by Zapp.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mica.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mica fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapp lands a high kick!
Zapp throws a head kick that misses.
Zapp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zapp throws out a loose jab but Mica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mica.
Zapp misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Mica misses.
Zapp swinging wilding here.
Zapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Zapp finds it's target.
Zapp misses with a head kick.
Mica misses with a combination
and Zapp counters with a big head kick but Mica shrugs it off.
Zapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mica misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Mica does no damage.
Zapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Mica misses with a double jab
enabling Zapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Mica has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapp throws a head kick but Mica moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mica misses with a double jab
and Zapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mica misses with a few strikes there.
Zapp misses with a looping left.
Mica fails to land with a series of punches.
Zach Zapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapp tests Mica's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mica is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zapp slips a jab and a cross from Mica.
Zapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zapp finds it's way round the side to connect with Mica's head.
Mica blocks a head kick by Zapp.
Zapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mica.
Mica blocks a jab.
Mica slips under a jab from Zapp.
Adam Mica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Zapp.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Zapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zapp 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Zapp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Protoype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Test Protoype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Protoype working aggressively here.
Protoype lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Joey Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Protoype tries a body shot but Hamilton blocks it.
Hamilton lands an elbow just above Protoype 's eye.
It looks like Test Protoype has been cut.
Protoype looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hamilton lands an elbow just above Protoype 's eye.
Protoype misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Protoype with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamilton connects with a knee to the head.
Protoype tries to land a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks with his arms.
Hamilton lands a nice elbow.
Hamilton connects with a knee to the head.
Test Protoype's cut is getting worse.
Protoype takes an elbow to the forehead.
Test Protoype's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Protoype misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamilton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Test Protoype's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Hamilton lands an elbow just above Protoype 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Test Protoype's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Hamilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Crichton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Mica!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica fails with the takedown.
Crichton stuffs the takedown.
Mica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Crichton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mica.
Mica shoots in looking for a takedown. Crichton tries to sprawl out of it but Mica keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crichton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mica shoots in but Crichton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crichton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crichton lands an overhand right.
Mica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mica shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crichton as he jumps to the side.
Crichton stuffs the takedown attempt from Mica. Mica gets slowly back to his feet.
Crichton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crichton lands a jab-cross combination.
Mica looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crichton drops Mica with a beautiful combination! Mica stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crichton is looking for the KO!
Mica is rocked!
It looks like John Mica has been cut.
Mica bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Crichton comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mica falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mica was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Crichton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Mears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zukic has chosen 50 cent - Many man as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dusty Mears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mears displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mears tries to clinch there but Zukic circles away.
Mears forces Zukic back against the cage and clinches.
Mears wants to get back to striking at distance but Zukic won't allow it.
Zukic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mears is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zukic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mears gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zukic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mears misses with a two punch combination.
Mears looks to throw the jab but Zukic is out of range.
Mears lunges at Zukic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zukic's hand.
Zukic is rocked!
Mears closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Zukic out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dusty Mears!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. George St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orton misses with a body shot.
A big right from Orton misses.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Orton.
Orton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre takes a swing at Orton's ribcage but misses.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton lands the left hand.
St Pierre is rocked!
St Pierre misses with the combination.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Orton finish him?
St Pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orton sprawls well initially but St Pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Orton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Orton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre looking to control.
Orton passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Orton wants to work for an arm triangle but St Pierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Orton's head to control him but Orton postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard but Orton has passed into side control.
Orton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, St Pierre has worked his arm free - good work by St Pierre!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Orton tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
Orton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Orton tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Orton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Orton.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre shoots in and bounces Orton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St Pierre stands up over Orton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orton keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
St Pierre advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
St Pierre stalling.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre is controlling the pace.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orton is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
Orton tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Orton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orton actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
St Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Orton is a slippery customer.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
Orton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orton.
Orton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! St Pierre escapes and throws Orton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre moves into full mount!
St Pierre landing punches.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount.
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Orton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St Pierre lands with some strikes.
Orton is rocked!
Orton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! St Pierre's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre is the new welterweight champion!
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