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SFC 31 - Hill vs. Takaya PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Balenzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balenzano comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - It Was All A Drean. St Pierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mornier 4 Life by Imposs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George St Pierre acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Julian Balenzano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balenzano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from St Pierre both land. Nice combination.
Balenzano misses with a combination
and St Pierre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Balenzano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balenzano misses with a takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a series of strikes. Balenzano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Julian Balenzano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balenzano shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Pierre, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Pierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Balenzano, up you get!
Balenzano wants to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Balenzano fights it but they end up in guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balenzano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Balenzano, up you get!
St Pierre gets a clinch.
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Balenzano regains guard.
St Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Balenzano throws a combination that misses
and St Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Balenzano 's knee.
Balenzano is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balenzano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Pierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Pierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balenzano throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Pierre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balenzano really felt that one!
St Pierre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that Balenzano avoids nicely.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balenzano slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
Balenzano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Pierre counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from St Pierre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre throws a right hand that Balenzano ducks under and follows up with a left that Balenzano also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Pierre.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Balenzano is just out of range.
Balenzano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Balenzano's head.
Balenzano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Balenzano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre stands up from Balenzano's guard - St Pierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Balenzano avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Balenzano moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balenzano's guard.
St Pierre cracks Balenzano with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
St Pierre stands up from Balenzano's guard - St Pierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balenzano is working for takedown but St Pierre is calmly controlling the position for now.
St Pierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre controlling the action here.
Balenzano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre passes to side control.
St Pierre working away.
St Pierre stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balenzano looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and St Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
St Pierre 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balenzano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Balenzano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balenzano misses with a two punch combination.
St Pierre feints and then cracks Balenzano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balenzano down.
St Pierre clinches up with Balenzano and pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balenzano pulls his leg out and moves away.
George St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre lands a head kick!
St Pierre thumps Balenzano with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balenzano looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Balenzano throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Balenzano wants to clinch but St Pierre slips to the side
and St Pierre counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balenzano doesn't seem bothered though.
St Pierre cracks Balenzano with a good jab.
St Pierre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St Pierre decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Balenzano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a right hand that Balenzano ducks under and follows up with a left that Balenzano also avoids with ease.
St Pierre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balenzano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre trying to control the action but Balenzano is working from the bottom.
St Pierre looks up at the clock and then as Balenzano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St Pierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St Pierre lands a nice forearm strike.
St Pierre working the head with strikes.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balenzano tries to escape but St Pierre is in control.
St Pierre wants to control but Balenzano is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balenzano tries to control the position but he's not in luck - St Pierre easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Balenzano wants to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
Balenzano is trying to stand up.
St Pierre looking to finish Balenzano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Balenzano!
St Pierre controlling his opponent.
Balenzano is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
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.
Balenzano is looking to improve his position but St Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
St Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balenzano is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! St Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
St Pierre stops Balenzano from standing up.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balenzano's guard.
Balenzano wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre trying to control but Balenzano is working from the bottom.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balenzano is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Balenzano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Pierre. St Pierre obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balenzano shoots and misses
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
St Pierre stands up from half guard.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
St Pierre scores a takedown into full mount!
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balenzano is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
St Pierre controlling from mount.
Balenzano is desperately trying to improve his position but St Pierre has a good base and remains in mount.
St Pierre content just to control the position here.
Balenzano is wriggling around trying to escape.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Pierre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balenzano looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balenzano is trying to stand up.
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balenzano wants to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre cracks Balenzano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
St Pierre controlling his opponent.
Balenzano is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
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.
The referee warns Balenzano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Balenzano wants to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Balenzano is trying desperately to improve position.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Julian Balenzano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balenzano flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ram has chosen Black Sabbath Iron Man 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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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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, Shane The Pain Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Ram!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pain Killer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Pain Killer drops back looking for a leg! Ram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ram manages to kick The Pain Killer off! The Pain Killer jumps back into Ram's guard.
Ram wants to sweep but no luck.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Ram is working from the bottom.
The Pain Killer chips away with some ground and pound.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Ram is working from the bottom.
The Pain Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ram is looking for a triangle here but The Pain Killer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Pain Killer lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram is not content to let The Pain Killer control the position.
Ram is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ram gets back to half guard.
Ram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Pain Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Pain Killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Pain Killer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ram keeping moving, preventing The Pain Killer from controlling successfully.
The Pain Killer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Pain Killer is really struggling to control Ram but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Pain Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Pain Killer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ram is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ram closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Pain Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Ram looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Pain Killer is avoiding damage well.
Ram taking a break here but The Pain Killer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ram looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer wants to control but Ram is keeping busy.
The Pain Killer is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ram wants to free his trapped foot but The Pain Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Pain Killer lands a couple of elbows.
Ram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Pain Killer's guard.
The Pain Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ram is one step ahead there.
Ram stands up from The Pain Killer's guard - Ram perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ram misses with a takedown attempt
and The Pain Killer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ram's knee momentarily.
The Pain Killer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ram keeping moving, preventing The Pain Killer from controlling successfully.
The Pain Killer stands up from Ram's guard - The Pain Killer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so The Pain Killer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ram had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Pain Killer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ram Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Pain Killer's back instead.
Ram gets his hands free as The Pain Killer looks to control.
The Pain Killer's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Ram's hands.
Ram working for a choke but The Pain Killer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane The Pain Killer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Pain Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Ram misses with an elbow over the top.
Ram tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Pain Killer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Pain Killer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Pain Killer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Pain Killer moves into the clinch.
The Pain Killer has picked Ram up - he's going for a ride! The Pain Killer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ram is breathing heavily.
Ram actively working from the bottom here.
The Pain Killer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ram blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ram on the ground.
Ram is trying to maintain the position but The Pain Killer is very close to passing his half guard.
Ram is staying active underneath The Pain Killer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Pain Killer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Pain Killer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Pain Killer drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pain Killer stands and steps away. Ram gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ram gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ram is concentrating on defense, preventing The Pain Killer from advancing position.
Ram tries to roll over but The Pain Killer keeps him under control.
The Pain Killer trying to pass the guard but Ram defending well.
The Pain Killer throwing shots but Ram is blocking nicely.
Ram looking for submissions off his back.
Shane The Pain Killer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ram is defending against the submission attempts here by The Pain Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer wants to control but Ram is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Pain Killer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ram takes a step back to recover.
Ram has his takedown stuffed
and The Pain Killer counters with a single leg into guard. Ram didn't expect that.
Shane The Pain Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Ram.
The Pain Killer is in close to Ram's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Ram is working from the bottom.
The Pain Killer throws a big right hand that misses.
The Pain Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Pain Killer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ram working for a triangle but The Pain Killer defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Pain Killer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ram has his foot on The Pain Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Pain Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
The Pain Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Pain Killer looking to sit in guard and control but Ram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pain Killer trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane The Pain Killer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Pain Killer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Ram is having none of it.
The Pain Killer avoids the attempt from Ram to control.
The Pain Killer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ram's face.
Ram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Pain Killer controlling his opponent.
Ram is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by The Pain Killer.
Ram working to try and regain half guard.
Ram tries to lock up and control but The Pain Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Pain Killer landing strikes from the mount and Ram is in trouble!
The Pain Killer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ram is looking to escape.
The Pain Killer working for a guillotine from mount but Ram is in no mood to give up.
The Pain Killer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Pain Killer lands a big shot there that rocks Ram but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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.
The Pain Killer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ram can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ram working to try and regain half guard.
The Pain Killer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ram?
The Pain Killer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Pain Killer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Pain Killer looking to finish Ram with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ram!
Ram is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Pain Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Pain Killer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Pain Killer working Ram over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ram is staying active underneath The Pain Killer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ram taking some punishment here, with The Pain Killer in his half guard.
The Pain Killer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ram looking for submissions off his back.
Ram tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Pain Killer prevents Ram from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Pain Killer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ram sprawls well initially but The Pain Killer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shane The Pain Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ram taking some punishment here, with The Pain Killer in his half guard.
The Pain Killer content to control rather than advance.
Ram trying to control from the bottom.
Ram tries to roll over but The Pain Killer keeps him under control.
The Pain Killer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ram looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron Ram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pain Killer content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane The Pain Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Pain Killer 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane The Pain Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Du Pont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Du Pont!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Pont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Du Pont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Du Pont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maguire tries to avoid it but Du Pont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maguire to the ground. Maguire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maguire rushes Du Pont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maguire breaks the clinch.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Du Pont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maguire drives through and clinches with Du Pont against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Jean Du Pont has been cut.
Maguire lands a nice uppercut.
Maguire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Pont looks to clinch
and Maguire counters by clinching up.
Maguire presses Du Pont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maguire just leaning against Du Pont, taking a breather.
Maguire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Nice body punch from Maguire - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
Du Pont wants a takedown.
Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Du Pont.
Du Pont looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Maguire digs a right hand into Du Pont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Du Pont's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Maguire.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Du Pont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire has managed to clinch.
Du Pont is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maguire is keeping busy.
Du Pont is trying to break free.
Maguire manages to break the clinch.
Maguire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Du Pont shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense.
Maguire clinches with his opponent.
Du Pont tries to pull guard but Maguire holds him up against the cage and eventually Du Pont drops back down to his feet.
Maguire pushes Du Pont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Du Pont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Du Pont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguire forces Du Pont back against the cage and clinches.
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Pont jumps into guard, dragging Maguire to the mat.
Maguire controlling from the top position.
Maguire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Du Pont wants to control but Maguire passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Pont moves into full guard.
Du Pont is trying to control the position but Maguire postures up.
Du Pont working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maguire has passed into half guard!
Du Pont tries to kick Maguire off but Maguire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maguire in particular looking to stall.
Du Pont is trying to get back to full guard.
Du Pont is looking to control Maguire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Du Pont avoid being mounted?
Du Pont is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Du Pont'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.
Maguire forces Du Pont back against the cage and clinches.
Du Pont breaks from the clinch.
Jean Du Pont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire throws a series of punches but Du Pont avoids them all with ease.
Du Pont tries to clinch
and Maguire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maguire.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
Maguire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maguire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Pont with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maguire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Du Pont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Du Pont.
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Maguire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Du Pont doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maguire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maguire.
Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Du Pont.
Du Pont is breathing heavily.
Du Pont takes a shot to the head.
Maguire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Pont misses with a leg kick.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Du Pont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Du Pont clinches but Maguire breaks the clinch
and Maguire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Du Pont has had enough of the clinch but Maguire keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Du Pont gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maguire keeps control of Du Pont as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Du Pont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire throws a shot from downtown. Du Pont moves away and avoids it.
Du Pont takes a swing at Maguire's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Pont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maguire counters with a two punch combo.
Maguire has closed the distance and engaged Du Pont in a clinch.
Maguire has Du Pont pushed against the cage.
Maguire presses Du Pont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire lands with a left to the head.
Du Pont wants a takedown but no success here.
Du Pont is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maguire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maguire just leaning against Du Pont, taking a breather.
Du Pont changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maguire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Du Pont will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Du Pont will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maguire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Du Pont with a poor takedown
and Maguire moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Maguire just leaning against Du Pont, taking a breather.
Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Du Ponts head.
Du Pont jumps guard but Maguire stands there with Du Pont around his waist. Du Pont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
Coulton Maguire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguire moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Pont is trying to drag Maguire to the mat but Maguire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguire wants to clinch.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire misses with a double jab.
Du Pont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maguire pushes Du Pont up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Pont is trying to break the clinch but Maguire has him pressed against the cage.
Maguire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Du Pont's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Du Pont with a poor takedown
and Maguire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Du Pont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguire clinches up with Du Pont and pushes him back against the cage.
Du Pont tries to pull guard but Maguire holds him up against the cage and eventually Du Pont drops back down to his feet.
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Du Pont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maguire circles away.
Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Du Pont.
Maguire moves into the clinch.
Maguire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maguire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maguire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Du Pont.
Maguire wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Du Pont can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Du Pont gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Du Pont looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Du Pont backwards.
Maguire stalling against the cage.
Maguire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Du Pont is trying to break free.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maguire tries to clinch but Du Pont moves out of range.
Du Pont wants to clinch
and Maguire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maguire.
Maguire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Du Pont.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Du Pont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maguire smiles and moves away.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Du Pont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Du Pont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Du Pont shoots in looking for a takedown. Maguire tries to sprawl out of it but Du Pont keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maguire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maguire clinches up with Du Pont and pushes him back against the cage.
Maguire lands a takedown into guard.
Du Pont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maguire is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Du Pont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maguire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maguire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Du Pont throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maguire uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ground and pound from Maguire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Du Pont tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maguire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jean Du Pont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maguire tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maguire controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coulton Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coulton Maguire!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odie Cleghorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Pratt (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Odie Cleghorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleghorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cleghorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pratt throws a jab when Cleghorn was well out of range.
Pratt misses with a body shot.
Pratt misses with a leg kick.
Pratt slips under a jab from Cleghorn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Cleghorn with that takedown attempt.
Pratt misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Pratt misses.
Cleghorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pratt.
Pratt throws a left that rocks Cleghorn and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pratt dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cleghorn regain composure!
Cleghorn is rocked!
It looks like Odie Cleghorn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratt working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Cleghorn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big shot lands for Pratt! That's hurt Cleghorn! Will he recover? Pratt fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Pratt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey looks to land a right hand but McGinty moved out of range.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
Vessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinty looks for a takedown but Vessey sprawls well.
Vessey swats away the attempt to clinch by McGinty.
McGinty shoots in but Vessey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vessey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vessey looks to score with a jab to the body but McGinty is just out of range.
Vessey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vessey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vessey drops McGinty with a beautiful combination! McGinty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vessey is looking for the KO!
McGinty is rocked!
It looks like Spoon McGinty has been cut.
McGinty is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vessey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vessey works McGinty's body with a nice hook.
Vessey looks to throw the jab but McGinty is out of range.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vessey swings for the body but McGinty moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Vessey as he connects with a hook.
McGinty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vessey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinty manages to avoid it.
Milton Vessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vessey.
Vessey cracks McGinty with a big right hand and McGinty goes down!
Oh McGinty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vessey gets to his feet - McGinty follows without any prompting.
McGinty seems to have got his legs back now.
Vessey lands a body shot.
McGinty doesn't manage to clinch there - Vessey circles away.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
Donk. Vessey catches McGinty right on the button with a cross.
Vessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinty moves away.
Nice combo by Vessey! Oh, that's hurt him - McGinty falls to the canvas and Vessey follows him into side control.
Vessey scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey stands up and beckons McGinty to his feet.
Vessey lands a nice shot to the body.
Vessey lands a head kick that stumbles McGinty and the fighters go to the mat.
Vessey wants to pass the guard but McGinty is keeping the position.
Vessey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vessey drops back looking for a leg! McGinty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGinty manages to kick Vessey off! Vessey jumps back into McGinty's guard.
McGinty looking for a guillotine here but Vessey defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty wants to stand and escape but Vessey is having none of it.
McGinty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vessey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vessey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vessey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vessey 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.
Vessey passes McGinty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vessey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vessey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vessey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spoon McGinty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGinty dodges the punch combination from Vessey.
Vessey lands with a cross.
McGinty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vessey looks to land a combination but McGinty avoids it well.
McGinty has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Vessey.
McGinty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vessey thows a body shot but no joy.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vessey looks to score with a jab to the body but McGinty is just out of range.
McGinty walks into a jab.
Vessey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vessey dips to his left and cracks McGinty with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vessey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vessey.
Vessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vessey scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinty in his tracks.
Milton Vessey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGinty moves out of range of the body kick.
McGinty shoots in for a double leg but Vessey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spoon McGinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vessey misses with a wild combination.
McGinty closes the distance and clinches.
McGinty blocking some punches.
McGinty drags the fight down to the ground.
Vessey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinty is retaining full guard.
Vessey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vessey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGinty's head.
Vessey drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGinty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGinty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGinty!
Vessey is trying to work for a sweep but McGinty has mounted him!
Vessey can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vessey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vessey tries to hold on but McGinty postures up.
Vessey is desperately trying to improve his position but McGinty has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vessey tries to hold on but McGinty postures up.
Vessey is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGinty wants to control the pace but Vessey is squirming around nicely.
Vessey is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spoon McGinty's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Vessey finds it's way through McGinty's defenses.
Vessey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinty was well out of range. Poor timing from Vessey.
Nice takedown defense from Vessey. No joy for McGinty on that attempt.
Vessey lands a head shot.
Vessey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinty.
Vessey just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGinty moves away from the strike by Vessey.
McGinty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spoon McGinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey stuffs the takedown.
Vessey looks to land a body kick but McGinty moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Vessey. No joy for McGinty on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vessey lands with a nice body punch.
Vessey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vessey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGinty rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey works McGinty's body with a nice hook.
Vessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinty moves away.
Vessey misses with a wild body shot.
Vessey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGinty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vessey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vessey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vessey takes a swing at McGinty's ribcage but misses.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vessey throws a big shot that misses.
McGinty moves out of range as Vessey throws a body kick.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vessey as he avoids it easily.
Vessey scores with a hook.
Vessey throws a right hand that McGinty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinty also avoids with ease.
Vessey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milton Vessey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGinty.
Vessey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vessey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGinty is nestled in close to Vessey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGinty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vessey is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from McGinty there.
Vessey wants to improve his position but McGinty is controlling well.
Vessey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vessey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGinty pulls his head out easily.
Milton Vessey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vessey throws a series of punches but McGinty avoids them all with ease.
Vessey lands with a nice body punch.
McGinty blocks the body kick.
McGinty moves away from the strike by Vessey.
McGinty slips under a jab.
McGinty throws a right hand that Vessey ducks under and follows up with a left that Vessey also avoids with ease.
Vessey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinty was well out of range. Poor timing from Vessey.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vessey but Vessey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vessey lands a body shot.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vessey.
Vessey digs a good body shot into McGinty's ribs.
Vessey scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Vessey.
Vessey misses the shot to the body.
Vessey misses with a body kick.
Vessey swings for the body but McGinty moves out of range.
McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vessey.
Spoon McGinty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vessey lands a right hook to the body.
Vessey throws a front kick that sends McGinty stumbling back into the cage.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey scores with a three punch combo!
Vessey lands a jab to McGinty's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Vessey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vessey 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Vessey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Mcsmashenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brian tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy Mcsmashenstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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267 lbs
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260 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy Mcsmashenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, brian tomas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcsmashenstein tries to keep at a distance but tomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcsmashenstein gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, tomas regains guard.
Mcsmashenstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcsmashenstein lands a couple of elbows.
Mcsmashenstein lands a couple of elbows.
tomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcsmashenstein.
Mcsmashenstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcsmashenstein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on tomas, up you get!
Mcsmashenstein fails with the takedown.
tomas fails with the takedown
and Mcsmashenstein counters with a takedown into side control.
tomas looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcsmashenstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mcsmashenstein lands a few punches from side control.
Mcsmashenstein cracks tomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcsmashenstein wants to control but tomas is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcsmashenstein controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein cracks tomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcsmashenstein is working tomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mcsmashenstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
tomas is trying to control Mcsmashenstein's posture but Mcsmashenstein avoids it.
Mcsmashenstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcsmashenstein advances to mount.
Mcsmashenstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcsmashenstein raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcsmashenstein lands a nice shot to the head.
tomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcsmashenstein with a couple of short strikes.
Mcsmashenstein drops a big elbow. That's hurt tomas! More shots from Mcsmashenstein and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Mcsmashenstein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon misses with a wild combination.
Cash gets the takedown into side control.
Cash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Solomon is avoiding damage well.
Solomon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cash working away.
Solomon taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash grinds an elbow into Solomon's temple.
Solomon is looking to reverse the position.
Solomon is trying to control Cash's posture but Cash avoids it.
Cash throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Solomon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cash.
Solomon is trying to get back to half guard.
Solomon is trying to control Cash's posture but Cash avoids it.
Check out the look on Cash's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Solomon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cash trying to control the position but Solomon is working away.
Cash in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cash in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Solomon, who protects the arm well.
Cash 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.
Solomon is looking to regain half guard here but Cash keeps moving and retains side control.
Solomon struggling a bit here.
Solomon is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Solomon tries to buck Cash off but Cash is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solomon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solomon takes a swing at Cash's ribcage but misses.
Solomon looks gassed!
Cash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cash slips nicely into half guard.
Cash drops an elbow to the side of Solomon's head.
Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cash connects with a nice short shot to Solomon's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cash.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Cash is very close to passing his half guard.
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Cash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cash is nestled in close to Solomon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Solomon is refusing to be controlled, as Cash sits in half guard.
Solomon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solomon.
Solomon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash thows a big elbow that misses.
Cash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Solomon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Solomon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Solomon!
Solomon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cash manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cash working over Solomon with some ground and pound. Solomon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cash connects with a nice short shot to Solomon's temple.
Cash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Cash dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Solomon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cash misses the shot to the body.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cash moves away.
Cash tries to clinch but Solomon is having none of it.
Cash rushes Solomon and presses him up against the cage.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Solomon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Solomon jumps guard but Cash stands there with Solomon around his waist. Solomon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Solomon's brow.
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
Cash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solomon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Solomon's ribcage.
Cash missing with knees to the body.
Solomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solomon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeff Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Solomon.
Cash successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solomon is looking to work some ground and pound but Cash has wrist control.
Cash wants to improve his position but instead Solomon has moved into half guard.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cash trying to strike off his back.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Cash looking for a guillotine here but Solomon defends easily.
Cash throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Solomon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solomon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Solomon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cash 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash slips nicely into half guard.
Solomon actively working from the bottom here.
Cash working the head and body with strikes.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Cash is very close to passing his half guard.
Cash is nestled in close to Solomon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cash slows the pace down in half guard.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Cash has control of the leg.
Jeff Cash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four 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.
Cash trying to control from half guard but Solomon is working away.
Solomon actively working from the bottom here.
Solomon has hold of Cash's hands but Cash slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solomon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cash pulls his head out easily.
Solomon trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Cash dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cash drives through and clinches with Solomon against the cage.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike.
Cash is working for takedown but Solomon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cash tries to land knees in the clinch but Solomon avoids the damage to the body.
Solomon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cash postures up in Solomon's guard and throws a big left but Solomon blocks it.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Cash postures up.
Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cash is working Solomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solomon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solomon working for a triangle but Cash defends it easily.
Cash chips away with some ground and pound.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cash is working Solomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cash stands up over Solomon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solomon is looking for a triangle but Cash pushes his legs off easily.
Solomon has his foot on Cash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash works his way back into a safe position though.
Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cash lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Cash is proving a slippery customer.
Cash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solomon has control of Cash's left arm, preventing Cash from doing any damage.
Cash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Cash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cash passes into half guard.
Solomon trying to control from the bottom.
Solomon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cash is thwarting Solomon's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cash lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Cash is very close to passing his half guard.
Solomon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cash kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Jeff Cash.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cash, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Cash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samryn Redflame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amoroso comes to the cage accompanied by Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
164 lbs
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18
155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samryn Redflame!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redflame walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amoroso lands with a shot to the body.
Redflame shoots in looking for a takedown. Amoroso tries to sprawl out of it but Redflame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amoroso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redflame has a takedown stuffed.
Amoroso lands a slapping body shot.
Redflame avoids the head kick by Amoroso.
Amoroso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redflame looks gassed!
Amoroso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redflame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redflame walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amoroso tries to land a front kick but Redflame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redflame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amoroso moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Redflame goes down! Can Amoroso finish him!?
Redflame is rocked!
Amoroso stands and steps away. Redflame gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Redflame is still on wobbly legs! Can Amoroso finish him?
Amoroso connects with a nice cross there... Redflame is looking wobbly and Amoroso recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Redflame to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Amoroso jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julio Amoroso!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes into the arena with Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. Takaya has chosen Jimi Hendrix - All along the Watchtower as his entrance music. Yoshihiro Takaya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshihiro Takaya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takaya has passed into half guard!
Takaya is tying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hill kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takaya prevents Hill from standing back up.
Hill is staying active underneath Takaya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takaya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Takaya feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hill wriggles free and stands up.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill wants to clinch up but Takaya keeps it at a distance.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takaya.
Hill tries to clinch but Takaya is having none of it.
Hill tries to clinch but Takaya moves out of range.
Takaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takaya. That did some damage!
Hill misses with a double jab.
Takaya shoots in but no luck this time.
Bret Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Takaya throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill digs a good hook to Takaya's body.
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takaya, pushing him back against the cage.
Takaya prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.
Hill scores with a shoulder strike.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Hill.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takaya has a takedown stuffed.
Takaya has a takedown stuffed.
Takaya looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Hill.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bret Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaya slips a jab from Hill.
Takaya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takaya asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaya taking a breather here.
Hill is trying to buck Takaya off.
Check out the look on Takaya's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hill is trying to buck Takaya off.
Takaya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hill's legs.
Takaya lands a nice forearm strike.
Hill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshihiro Takaya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hill throws a series of punches but Takaya moves out of range.
Takaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination.
Hill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takaya.
Takaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hill tries to kick Takaya off but Takaya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Takaya sits in half guard.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takaya lands a nice short elbow.
Takaya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takaya.
Takaya prevents Hill from standing back up.
Takaya lands strikes from half guard.
Hill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Takaya trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Takaya has control of the leg.
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.
Takaya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takaya misses with a straight left.
Takaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takaya off to one side.
Takaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takaya is breathing heavily.
Hill moves away from the strike by Takaya.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
Hill lands a body shot.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Bret Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Hill tries to clinch there but Takaya circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takaya dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Takaya tries to clinch
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takaya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Takaya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good shot there by Hill.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Takaya misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.
Hill wants to clinch
and Takaya counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Takaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Hill lunges at Takaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takaya's hand.
Takaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hill connects with a nice looking jab.
Takaya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaya.
A cross from Hill lands.
Bret Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaya stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takaya fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hill 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.
Hill throws a head kick but Takaya moves out of range.
Hill moves into the clinch successfully.
Takaya keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takaya blocking some punches.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Takaya keeps him there for the moment.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hill can't break the clinch.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Takaya has double underhooks.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Takaya avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill misses with an elbow strike.
Hill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takaya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takaya lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takaya trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill wants to hit a switch here but Takaya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hill there!
Takaya tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Takaya lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaya dominating with strikes here.
Takaya connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Takaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takaya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill regains half guard.
Takaya is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Takaya wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Takaya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takaya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takaya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takaya. That did some damage!
Takaya misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Takaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill defending well as Takaya loads up on a big left hand.
Takaya blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yoshihiro Takaya just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takaya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Takaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill drives through and clinches with Takaya against the cage.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Takaya's ribcage.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Takaya has double underhooks.
Hill looking to throw knees to the head but Takaya is blocking nicely.
Hill lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takaya blocks it with crossed arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill looks to land a combination but Takaya avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaya with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Takaya.
Takaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hill is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Takaya is landing with some decent strikes but Hill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Takaya with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takaya landing punches.
Takaya looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Takaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill bucks up and throws Takaya to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takaya.
Hill throws a right and a left that Takaya avoids nicely.
Takaya scores with a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takaya is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hill Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takaya's back instead.
Takaya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hill's guard. Nice work there by Takaya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaya looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill wants to advance to full mount but Takaya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takaya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Takaya wants to sweep but no luck.
Takaya is working an open guard so Hill takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Takaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Takaya pushes him off.
Hill stalks Takaya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takaya's face. Takaya staggers backwards, shaken.
Takaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Takaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takaya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Bret Hill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill cracks Takaya with an open hand slap.
Bret Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Hill rushes Takaya and presses him up against the cage.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Hill lands an elbow that stopped Takaya in his tracks for a moment.
Takaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takaya prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.
Takaya goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hill throws a combination. Takaya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill with a hook.
Takaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hill throws a combination. Takaya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya with a poor takedown
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bret Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Takaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill pushes Takaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Takaya blocks it.
Hill is looking to control Takaya's arms but Takaya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Takaya fails to pull guard.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but Takaya blocks with his arms.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takaya blocks it with crossed arms.
Takaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takaya wants a takedown.
Takaya has hold of one of Hill's legs. Hill is fighting the takedown attempt but Takaya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Takaya defends easily.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Takaya from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to stand but Takaya is controlling the position.
Takaya forces his way into half guard.
Takaya is tying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takaya prevents Hill from standing back up.
Hill kicks off Takaya and gets to his feet.
Takaya tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takaya counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yoshihiro Takaya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Hill really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Takaya's attempts to control the action.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill really wants to buck Takaya off and get back to his feet.
Takaya controlling from mount.
Takaya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
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.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Takaya's attempts to control the action.
Takaya lands with some strikes.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Takaya's attempts to control the action.
Takaya with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takaya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
Hill wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hill somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takaya walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
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 Bret Hill.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yoshihiro Takaya!
Yoshihiro Takaya is the new featherweight champion!
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