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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris's entrance music is Twiztid - Darkness. A fine choice. Youngblood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Max B - Never Wanna Go Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Youngblood misses.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Youngblood misses with a low kick.
Youngblood throws a combination that misses
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morris.
Youngblood jabs at Morris's body.
Nice uppercut there from Youngblood.
Morris is looking to land body kicks.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Youngblood counters with a left to the body.
Youngblood slips under a jab.
Youngblood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Youngblood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Youngblood duly obliges.
Morris is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Youngblood lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Youngblood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Aadland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Aadland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Mica!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aadland misses with a double jab.
Aadland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aadland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mica is staying active underneath Aadland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mica gets back to full guard.
Aadland is sitting in close to Mica's body. Mica has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aadland is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aadland is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mica.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Mica!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois La Poulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nike Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Poulet comes into the arena with "chicken dance" song blaring out of the sound system. Adonis has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois La Poulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nike Adonis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Adonis lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Poulet doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Francois La Poulet has been cut.
Adonis lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Adonis misses.
La Poulet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Poulet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adonis momentarily.
Adonis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adonis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Poulet.
Adonis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adonis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Poulet's hands.
La Poulet is rocked!
Adonis connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks La Poulet out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nike Adonis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmuga Bmohta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zmuga Bmohta!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Bmohta.
Bmohta throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Ortiz lands a head kick. Bmohta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bmohta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Bmohta is avoiding it.
Ortiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bmohta. That did some damage!
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Bmohta moved away.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bmohta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bmohta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Ortiz thumps Bmohta with a low kick.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bmohta moves out of range easily.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Bmohta circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ortiz.
Bmohta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bmohta moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bmohta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Bmohta misses with a straight right.
Bmohta thows a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bmohta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bmohta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortiz is trying to defend but Bmohta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bmohta.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is looking to control Bmohta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortiz avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Bmohta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bmohta is looking for a kimura but Ortiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bmohta to get the leverage.
Bmohta thows a huge punch but Ortiz dodges it nicely.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bmohta on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Bmohta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zmuga Bmohta.
Bmohta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bmohta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
Bmohta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Bmohta misses with a double jab.
Bmohta moves out of range as Ortiz throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bmohta has a takedown stuffed.
Bmohta tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bmohta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bmohta looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Bmohta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bmohta.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bmohta.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bmohta fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.
Bmohta is breathing heavily.
Bmohta blocks the body kick.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body kick.
Bmohta throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bmohta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Bmohta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bmohta.
Nice body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bmohta takes a step back to recover.
Ortiz tries to clinch up
and Bmohta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bmohta misses
and Ortiz counters with a head kick. That will keep Bmohta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz lands a head kick!
Ortiz throws a head kick that Bmohta semi-blocks.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crunch! Ortiz slams his shin into Bmohta's torso.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Bmohta sees coming a mile off.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
Bmohta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bmohta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bmohta.
Bmohta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tito Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bmohta misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bmohta.
Bmohta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Ortiz throws a push kick but Bmohta slaps the foot to one side.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bmohta takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a push kick.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Bmohta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bmohta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bmohta blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ortiz fakes the leg kick and cracks Bmohta in the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortiz. Bmohta shrugs it off though.
A solid body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz feints and then cracks Bmohta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bmohta down.
Ortiz is looking to slow Bmohta down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortiz. Bmohta shrugs it off though.
Bmohta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortiz.
Zmuga Bmohta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bmohta moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beat You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Train has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Mike Train has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beat You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Train!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train avoids a punch combination nicely.
Train slips under a jab from You.
You fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Train does no damage.
You misses the jab.
You throws a hook to the side of Train's head but Train sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Train connects with a jab.
You throws out a powerful jab.
Train paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from You misses.
Train takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Train.
Train lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Train is trying to control. You wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You striking from half guard on the bottom.
Train blocks the strikes from You.
You trying to control here.
You misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You wants to control but Train is keeping busy and won't allow it.
You 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.
You looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You looking for submissions off his back.
Train not landing any meaningful shots this time.
You keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for You.
Train digs a good body shot into You's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
You lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Train circles away quickly and effectively.
You checks the leg kick.
Train misses with a wild combination.
Train ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
You looks for a takedown but Train sprawls well.
Train is looking to chop away at You's legs.
Train misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
You throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train counters with a left to the body.
You throws out a loose jab but Train uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a straight right hand.
Train with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling You to score with a decent uppercut.
You fails with the takedown
letting Train counter with a right hand.
You looks to land a combination but Train avoids it well.
Train moves into range and connects with a jab.
You takes a body punch but keeps moving.
You misses the jab.
You throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Train wants to get back to striking at distance but You won't allow it.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Train, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Train misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train wants to land a leg kick but You is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from You.
It looks like Mike Train has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Train has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Train lands a right hook to the body.
Train dips to his left and cracks You with an uppercut!
You throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Train uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Train darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You looks to clinch
and Train makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Train darts in and clinches You up against the cage.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Train fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beat You dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Train's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
You misses with a jab, cross combination.
Train dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
You on the wrong end of a nice jab.
You fails with the takedown
and Train counters with a three punch combo that has You backing up. You nods at Train to acknowledge the strikes.
Train has taken the fight to the clinch.
You tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
Train working hard to break the clinch.
Train tries to break free but You pushes him back against the cage.
Train is trying to break the clinch but You is controlling him.
Train wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Train is trying to force a seperation but You has the dominant position.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
You thuds a left hand into Train's body.
You gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Train to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beat You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You jabbing away but nothing is landing.
You looks to land a combination but Train avoids it well.
Train bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of You's head.
You slips under a jab.
Train moves into the clinch.
You jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Train walks away with a smile on his face. You gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
You misses with a double jab
letting Train counter with a right hand.
Train scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. You doesn't seem bothered though.
You lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Train circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
You throws a looping overhand right but Train ducks down to avoid it.
You throws a predictable looking body shot
and Train counters with a straight right hand.
You tries for a takedown but Train circles away easily
and You takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
You throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train counters with a nice uppercut.
You throws a left and a right that both miss
and Train counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Train bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps You's head backwards.
A jab from You misses.
Train misses with a combination
so You counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Train works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
You throws and elbow that misses. Train uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in You's guard. Nice move by Train!
Train gets to his feet - You follows without any prompting.
Train wants to land a leg kick but You is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Train. That's going to slow You down.
You throws a combination that misses
and Train counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike Train is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You checks a low kick from Train.
You moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Train defending well as You loads up on a big left hand.
Train scores with a nice head shot.
You throws a jab when Train was well out of range.
Beat You is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent You stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beat You is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
You shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Train is trying to defend but You finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Train missing with punches from the bottom.
Train really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You is thwarting Train's attempts to control the position.
You lands strikes from half guard.
Train wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You lands strikes from half guard.
Train wants to improve his position but You is controlling well.
Train is breathing heavily.
You scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beat You dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Train'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. This is the final round!
You swats away the attempt to clinch by Train.
You jabbing away but nothing is landing.
You takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from You misses.
You tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Train was well out of range. Poor timing from You.
You misses with a combination
enabling Train to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You misses with an uppercut. Train saw that one coming.
You looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
You is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Train lands.
You takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You misses with a takedown attempt
and You takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
You misses the shot to the body.
Train throws a nice outside leg kick.
Train jabs at You's body.
You takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Train misses with an attempted mid kick.
You has his takedown stuffed
and You takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
You with a poor takedown
and Train counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beat You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train wants to clinch up but You keeps it at a distance.
A big right from You misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You misses with a takedown
and Train counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Train pivots, looking for a leg kick but You is out of range and Train settles back down.
Train misses with a hook. You ducked under it nicely.
You misses with a takedown
and Train counters with an outside leg kick.
Train staying out of range there.
You throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Train lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but You circles away quickly and effectively.
Train tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but You was well out of range. Poor timing from Train.
Train lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
You takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You tries to move into range but Train moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
You throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Train counters with a nice body shot.
You throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from You misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Train darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
You throws a hook but Train avoids it easily.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. You doesn't seem bothered though.
Train scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Train lands with a shot to the body.
Train connects with a right hand. You shakes it off.
You falls off balance throwing a combination
and Train counters with a good low kick that You was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You takes a body punch but keeps moving.
You takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
You shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Train counters with a nice uppercut.
You is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Train's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Train keeps You at a distance using the push kick.
You misses with a takedown attempt
and Train counters with a three punch combo that has You backing up. You nods at Train to acknowledge the strikes.
You shoots and misses
letting Train counter with a right hand.
Train fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
You misses with a combination
and Train counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Train has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beat You is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Train cracks You with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Train has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning You to stand back up!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Train comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think You has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Pac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Anderson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pac throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Pac only half commits.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pac napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pac tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson trying to control the action but Pac is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Pac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pac is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Pac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pac is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson pushing down on Pac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pac wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Pac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pac is breathing heavily.
Pac taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Pac's head.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Pac is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nirvana - Lake of Fire. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zuka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuka clinches.
Nice elbow from Zuka.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown tries for a takedown but Zuka manages to get underhooks.
Zuka lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Zuka lands an elbow inside.
Zuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuka crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Zuka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Brown tries to pull guard but Zuka won't allow it.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuka lands a nice elbow.
Brown tries to pull guard but Zuka holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Zuka lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Brown tries a body shot but Zuka blocks it.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Zuka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown is rocked!
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuka prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuka forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Zuka.
Zuka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zuka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zuka lands a big head kick that sends Brown to the canvas! Zuka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Zuka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsusada comes to the cage accompanied by A-Punk. Willis Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Willis Young!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitsusada.
Mitsusada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitsusada's waist but Mitsusada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
Mitsusada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Mitsusada seems unphased.
Mitsusada drops Young with a beautiful combination! Young stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mitsusada is looking for the KO!
It looks like Willis Young has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitsusada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitsusada cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
Mitsusada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a single leg into guard. Mitsusada didn't expect that.
Young looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsusada keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitsusada wants to stand up but Young is controlling him.
Young seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mitsusada 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Mitsusada has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitsusada's waist but Mitsusada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
Daizu Mitsusada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young slips under a jab.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitsusada to the mat! Mitsusada manages to get full guard.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsusada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young 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.
Young trying to control but Mitsusada is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada pulls Young in close to his closed guard and prevents Young from doing any damage or advancing position.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsusada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitsusada keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young wants to control from the top but Mitsusada keeps moving.
Mitsusada has his hands on Young's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada 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.
Young trying to control but Mitsusada is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Willis Young just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mitsusada throws a head kick that Young semi-blocks.
Mitsusada swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young fails with the takedown.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitsusada was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
A good leg kick by Mitsusada.
Young looks gassed!
Young walks into a jab.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitsusada as he jumps to the side.
Mitsusada throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitsusada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitsusada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitsusada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitsusada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitsusada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Young is rocked!
Mitsusada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitsusada finish him?
Mitsusada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willis Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitsusada lands an uppercut, right on the button! Young tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daizu Mitsusada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Kennedy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy lands a glancing blow to the side of St Pierre's head.
Kennedy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
St Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennedy working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre stands up over Kennedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kennedy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
St Pierre kicks Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Kennedy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kennedy!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kennedy's face.
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kennedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position but St Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kennedy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
St Pierre with shots to the head and body - Kennedy looks very uncomfortable down there.
St Pierre landing punches.
Kennedy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kennedy.
Kennedy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
Kennedy working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kennedy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St Pierre lands some shots froms side control.
St Pierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
St Pierre scores with punches from side control.
Kennedy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
St Pierre grinds an elbow into Kennedy's temple.
St Pierre looks up at the clock and then as Kennedy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St Pierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kennedy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy manages to get back to half guard.
Kennedy regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Kennedy wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Kennedy's brow.
St Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre pulls Kennedy in to control the position.
Kennedy advances to half guard.
Kennedy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kennedy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Kennedy.
St Pierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Kennedy from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennedy prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, St Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by St Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
Kennedy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
Kennedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kennedy has gone for a leg lock! St Pierre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kennedy's guard.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
George St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
Kennedy wants to get back to full 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. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre is trying to control. Kennedy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
St Pierre is landing with some decent strikes but Kennedy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Kennedy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
St Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kennedy can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre content just to control the position here.
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
Kennedy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Kennedy's hands, connecting with Kennedy's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
Kennedy has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre working Kennedy over with strikes.
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Kennedy's hands, connecting with Kennedy's forehead.
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Kennedy's hands, connecting with Kennedy's forehead.
St Pierre is trying to control. Kennedy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kennedy moves into full guard.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grant Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
St Pierre is in close to Kennedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
George St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Pierre 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neilson comes to the cage accompanied by Who Run This- 50 cent. Hatt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: .. The key to victory for Kevin Neilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Neilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatt moves forwards but Neilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kevin Neilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sir Topham Hatt has been cut.
Neilson misses with an uppercut. Hatt saw that one coming.
Hatt misses with a wild combination.
Hatt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hatt wants to control from the top but Neilson keeps moving.
Neilson kicks Hatt off and gets to his feet.
Hatt thuds his right hand into Neilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neilson lands with a right hand.
Neilson throws out a loose jab but Hatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatt circles away.
Neilson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Neilson.
A jab lands there for Neilson.
Neilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Neilson takes a swing at Hatt's ribcage but misses.
Neilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neilson digs a good hook to Hatt's body.
Neilson cracks Hatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatt should have avoided that one.
Hatt slips under a jab.
Hatt walks into a straight right hand from Neilson.
Neilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatt, as that shot connected.
Hatt needs to keep his hands up - Neilson had a free shot at his head there.
Neilson punishes Hatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatt looks gassed!
Neilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neilson is fending him off so far but Hatt persists. Nope, Neilson circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Neilson misses its intended target.
Hatt walks into a stiff left hand from Neilson.
That has opened up Sir Topham Hatt's cut even more.
Neilson lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Neilson.
Hatt is rocked!
Neilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neilson.
Kevin Neilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neilson digs a good hook to Hatt's body.
Neilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatt counters with a one-two to the body.
Hatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neilson wants to clinch but Hatt slips to the side
and Hatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neilson thinking.
Neilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hatt on the side of the head.
Neilson slips a straight right by Hatt.
Neilson cracks a nice hook into Hatt's ribs.
Hatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Neilson.
Neilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Neilson.
Hatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hatt dives in and grabs Neilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neilson pushes down on Hatt's head and hops out.
Neilson digs a good hook to Hatt's body.
Neilson lands a jab.
The cut above Sir Topham Hatt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Neilson looks to land a combination. Hatt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neilson connects with the punch.
Hatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neilson scores with a three punch combo!
Hatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Neilson finish him?
Neilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Neilson closes the distance and clinches.
Hatt takes an elbow to the temple.
Sir Topham Hatt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hatt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Kevin Neilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Topham Hatt.
Neilson breaks from the clinch.
Neilson scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Neilson does no damage.
Neilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neilson throws a series of punches but Hatt avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Hatt.
Hatt moves forwards but Neilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Neilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neilson.
Neilson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Topham Hatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neilson connects with the punch.
Neilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neilson looks to land a combination but Hatt avoids it well.
Hatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neilson!
Neilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Neilson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neilson can't escape the position.
Hatt is breathing heavily.
Hatt wants to control but instead Neilson manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Neilson wants to get back to his feet.
Neilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Neilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hatt!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatt wants to control but Neilson is having none of it.
Neilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatt can do to turn this around?
Neilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatt is looking to escape.
Neilson wants to control but Hatt has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neilson trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Neilson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jab from Neilson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sir Topham Hatt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Neilson!
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