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CPAL VII: Gold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Rochon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rochon's choice of entrance music: Quo Vadis - Hunter/Killer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Rochon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochon blocks a jab.
Rochon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Robert Rochon has been cut.
Carwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carwin throws a big shot that misses.
Carwin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rochon tumbling to the canvas!
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.
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!
Carwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rochon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rochon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carwin is one step ahead there.
Carwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carwin preventing the sweep.
Rochon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rochon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carwin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rochon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rochon has escaped and now he's on top!
Rochon postures up in Carwin's guard and throws a big left but Carwin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rochon gets back to full guard.
Carwin trying to control but Rochon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin drops back looking for a leg! Rochon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rochon manages to kick Carwin off! Carwin jumps back into Rochon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rochon pulls Carwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Carwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Rochon keeps moving.
Rochon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rochon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rochon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Robert Rochon's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Rochon.
Rochon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rochon lands in his opponent's guard.
Carwin is looking to stand up but Rochon isn't so interested in that idea.
Rochon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin looking for a guillotine here but Rochon defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochon throws a big right hand that misses.
Carwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rochon defends well.
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Rochon slips an elbow through the middle.
Carwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rochon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rochon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rochon won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Rochon slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rochon thows a big elbow that misses.
Carwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rochon defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rochon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Rochon's cut.
That's time! Carwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rochon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochon scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carwin.
Shane Carwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Carwin misses with a takedown
and Rochon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rochon winds up and cracks Carwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carwin tries to get to full guard but Rochon has control of the leg.
Carwin has hold of Rochon's hands but Rochon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rochon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rochon's back!
Robert Rochon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carwin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rochon up.
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!
Carwin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rochon tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochon trying to control the hands but Carwin breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Carwin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rochon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Carwin cracks Rochon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rochon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tightening his grip on Rochon, looking for the choke.
Carwin has the hooks in. Rochon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rochon trying to control but not successfully.
Carwin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Carwin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rochon wants to escape the position.
Carwin is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rochon reverses the position brilliantly into Carwin's guard!
Carwin has his foot on Rochon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rochon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochon with a nice head shot there.
Rochon postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.
Rochon working some strikes from top position.
Rochon postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.
Rochon lands a couple of elbows.
Carwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochon defends it easily.
Rochon is working Carwin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rochon stands up over Carwin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochon scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rochon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Rochon slips an elbow through the middle.
Rochon postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to strike from the bottom.
Carwin trying to control the position.
Rochon won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
Rochon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochon throws and elbow that misses. Carwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rochon's guard. Nice move by Carwin!
Rochon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rochon keeping full guard, as Carwin tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Rochon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Rochon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Rochon'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. 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.
Rochon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rochon lands a right hook to the body.
Carwin misses with a takedown attempt
so Rochon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rochon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Rochon slips an elbow through the middle.
Carwin looking for a guillotine here but Rochon defends easily.
Rochon cracks Carwin with a solid left hand.
Rochon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rochon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rochon throws a strike but Carwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rochon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carwin is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochon looking to control.
Carwin postures up in Rochon's guard and throws a big left but Rochon blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochon is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rochon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rochon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carwin, into his guard.
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.
Carwin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Carwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rochon defends well.
Rochon connects with a couple of short punches.
Rochon postures up.
Rochon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rochon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carwin working for a triangle but Rochon defends it easily.
Rochon lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rochon throwing strikes but missing.
Carwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rochon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rochon thows a big elbow that misses.
Rochon stands up over Carwin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rochon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rochon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rochon is one step ahead there.
Rochon postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochon landing some decent shots from guard.
Carwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rochon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rochon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rochon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rochon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rochon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rochon throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Rochon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rochon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Rochon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted McInty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris McCoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ted McInty'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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted McInty!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by McInty.
McInty is looking to clinch but McCoy is avoiding it.
McInty wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCoy is defended easily by McInty.
McInty tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by McInty.
McInty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. McInty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCoy throws a strike but McInty avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McInty looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
McCoy trying to control but McInty is working from the bottom.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but McInty is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McInty tries to avoid it but McCoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McInty to the ground. McInty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCoy is defended easily by McInty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McInty rushes McCoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McInty lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
It looks like Chris McCoy has been cut.
McInty with a knee to the head.
McCoy has McInty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McInty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy can't get the takedown.
McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McInty lands a nice elbow.
McInty lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McInty lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking for a takedown.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from McInty.
McInty lands an elbow that stopped McCoy in his tracks for a moment.
McInty putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCoy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McInty lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
McInty lands an elbow inside that McCoy shrugs off.
McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCoy takes an elbow to the temple.
McCoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McInty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McInty landing knees to the body.
McInty lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy takes a knee right on the jaw!
McInty lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
McCoy is rocked!
Chris McCoy's cut is getting worse.
McInty leaning against his opponent.
McInty with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McInty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McInty lands a damaging elbow.
McInty lands a damaging elbow.
McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McInty lands an elbow inside that McCoy shrugs off.
Chris McCoy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
clinched against the cage, McInty lands a big elbow that drops McCoy! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McCoy is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted McInty!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Esau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Esau!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esau scores with a hook.
Hastings connects with a jab.
Esau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Esau both land. Nice combination.
Hastings checks a leg kick.
Esau throws a leg kick that misses.
Alex Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esau 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 Hastings has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hastings and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hastings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Hastings blocks the low kick.
Esau lands a nice shot that snaps Hastings's head back.
Hastings checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Esau misses.
Esau stalks Hastings and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hastings's face. Hastings staggers backwards, shaken.
Hastings is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hastings misses with a straight right.
Oh Hastings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hastings loses concentration momentarily and Esau pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hastings crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Esau finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Esau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Briers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briers comes to the cage accompanied by Powerman 5000 - Super Villain. The key to victory for Greg Briers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Briers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briers misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Briers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Briers wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briers wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Briers wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson won't allow Briers to get back to his feet.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Briers's head.
Briers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson stops Briers from standing up.
Jackson is working Briers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over Briers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Briers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Briers has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Briers has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson is working Briers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Briers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Briers is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briers tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Briers back against the cage.
Briers has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Briers can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Briers can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Briers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Briers lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Briers prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Briers manages to get underhooks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briers. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briers throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briers fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Briers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson working over Briers with some ground and pound. Briers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Briers has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Briers is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Briers's hands, connecting with Briers's forehead.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson 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.
Briers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson winds up and cracks Briers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a punch from 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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Briers's temple.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson prevents Briers from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briers has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson stops Briers from getting back to his feet.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Briers's hands, connecting with Briers's forehead.
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!
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Briers's head.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Briers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working Briers over with strikes.
Briers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briers is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Briers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Briers has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson winds up and cracks Briers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Briers taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Briers is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
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!
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson winds up and cracks Briers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson cracks Briers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Briers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Briers taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Briers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Briers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Briers?
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Briers hang on?
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Briers looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Briers is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson breaks from Briers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Briers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Briers is staying in there.
Briers squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Briers's face.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Briers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Briers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson breaks from Briers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Briers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Briers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Briers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Briers tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Greg Briers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Briers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson lands an elbow.
Briers is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Briers down.
Jackson cracks Briers with a big elbow.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Briers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working Briers over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Briers is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Briers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson cracks Briers with a solid left hand.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over Briers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson working over Briers with some ground and pound. Briers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briers is looking to escape.
Jackson winds up and cracks Briers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Briers has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson working over Briers with some ground and pound. Briers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Briers's temple.
Briers is looking to escape.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Briers is trying to stand.
Briers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Briers's hands, connecting with Briers's forehead.
Briers wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briers is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Briers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Briers tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Briers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greg Briers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petru Dijieo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Petru Dijieo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Petru Dijieo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janus Cross!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cross is defended easily by Dijieo.
Cross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dijieo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
Dijieo misses with a few strikes there.
Dijieo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dijieo wants it to stay on the feet.
Dijieo swinging wilding here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cross.
Petru Dijieo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janus Cross.
Dijieo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Janus Cross has been cut.
Cross takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Dijieo drops Cross with a beautiful combination! Cross stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dijieo is looking for the KO!
Cross is rocked!
Cross is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dijieo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cross.
Cross looks gassed!
Dijieo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Cross's jaw. Cross's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dijieo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petru Dijieo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Go Into The Water - Dethklok. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris cracks Kuklinski with an open hand slap.
Kuklinski misses with an uppercut.
Morris staying out of range there.
Kuklinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuklinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Kuklinski persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski misses with a double jab
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris moves into the clinch.
Desmond Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Morris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morris misses with an elbow strike.
Kuklinski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Morris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuklinski's efforts to push away.
Kuklinski takes an elbow to the temple.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuklinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris scores with a jab. Kuklinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuklinski misses with a hook to the body
and Morris counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuklinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuklinski looks gassed!
Morris clinches with his opponent.
Kuklinski blocks the elbow strike.
Kuklinski working hard to break the clinch.
Morris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuklinski's defenses.
Morris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris stalls.
Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuklinski.
Morris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Morris lands a nice uppercut.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinski's head.
Morris stalling against the cage.
Morris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Morris.
A short right from Morris.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Kuklinski is rocked!
Morris throws a big uppercut that drops Kuklinski! More strikes from Morris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kuklinski lies dazed against the cage as Morris celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Morris!
Desmond Morris retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donyell Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen King of Kings-Motorhead as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donyell Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangizwe throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker throws a right hand that Bangizwe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangizwe also avoids with ease.
Bangizwe stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Bangizwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a two punch combo.
Bangizwe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Mandla Bangizwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donyell Walker.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bangizwe pinned against the cage. Bangizwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Donyell Walker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker tries to clinch there but Bangizwe circles away.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker looks for the body kick but Bangizwe saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Bangizwe down.
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bangizwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bangizwe slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Bangizwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bangizwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Bangizwe trying to stall but Walker improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Walker tries to break free but Bangizwe pushes him back against the cage.
Bangizwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bangizwe, right into the meat.
Walker looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangizwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangizwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bangizwe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Walker.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whack! Bangizwe lands a heavy head kick that drops Walker. The ref tackles Bangizwe to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Walker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mandla Bangizwe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron has chosen Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigo Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Barron!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron slaps away a takedown attempt from Goto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goto tries for a takedown but Barron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daigo Goto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barron is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goto 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.
Barron sneaks back into half guard.
Barron wants to improve his position but Goto is controlling well.
Goto is keen to just control but Barron is a slippery customer.
Barron is trying to stand up here but Goto is controlling him well.
Goto trying to control from half guard but Barron is working away.
Barron wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Goto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto is stalling here. Barron is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barron has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barron is looking to take a break and control but Goto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goto blocks the body kick.
Barron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barron lands a big head kick that sends Goto tumbling to the mat! Barron takes a step backwards and waves Goto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Goto is rocked!
It looks like Daigo Goto has been cut.
Goto slips under a jab from Barron.
Oh Goto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barron lands a brutal uppercut that launches Goto off his feet! Goto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Barron!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Deric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's entrance music is "Tubthumping" by Chumbawumba. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Deric!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deric was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deric was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Deric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Deric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deric in his tracks.
Hawkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Deric sprawling to the canvas! Deric rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hawkins finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deric is rocked!
BOOM! Hawkins lands a beautiful left hook that drops Deric. Deric tries to recover but Hawkins is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Deric lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Hawkins!
Dave Hawkins retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas. The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: the Offspring - Beheaded. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Davis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is looking to land body kicks.
Davis stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis misses with a body kick.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
Davis throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Duke Davis has been cut.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis wants to clinch.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duke Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Davis misses with a straight left.
McDonald gets a clinch.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Davis pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Davis looks gassed!
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonald as Davis tries to tie him up.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis is working an open guard so McDonald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davis misses with a straight left.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davis's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Davis closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Ronald McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get!
Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Davis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by McDonald.
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald 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.
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!
Davis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Davis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davis hang on?
Davis really wants to buck McDonald off and get back to his feet.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
McDonald won't let Davis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
McDonald breaks from Davis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis is trying to buck McDonald off.
McDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDonald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a one two combo.
Ronald McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
Ronald McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
McDonald postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
McDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
Davis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
McDonald cracks Davis with a big elbow.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davis to see if he's OK.
Davis parries the strikes from McDonald easily there. McDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davis to see if he's OK.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Davis is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
McDonald wants the takedown. Davis is fighting it off but McDonald persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Davis's guard against the cage.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
McDonald pushes Davis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis wants to break free but McDonald has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Davis avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis is trying to break free.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Davis.
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald has Davis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Davis tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Davis's guard.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald had his way with Duke Davis in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Davis misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davis!
McDonald looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
The referee warns Davis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
Davis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald landing punches.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
McDonald cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald breaks from Davis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davis trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDonald unloading with bombs!
Davis trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
Davis is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ronald McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis is trying to stand.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McDonald working Davis over with strikes here.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Duke Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:42
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:42
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald is the new lightweight champion!
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