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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keon Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahammed Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash comes to the cage accompanied by Unsung. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
11 - 14 - 1 |
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180 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keon Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahammed Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie connects with a jab.
It looks like Keon Cash has been cut.
Cash connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cash to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahammed Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Harty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Harty!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Desperado!
Harty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Desperado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harty throws a hook but Desperado avoids it easily.
Desperado misses with a takedown
and Harty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tito Desperado has been cut.
Harty swats away the attempt to clinch by Desperado.
Harty swinging wildly here.
Desperado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harty circles away.
Harty gets caught flat footed, as Desperado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Harty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Desperado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harty looking for a sweep. Not yet Harty, not yet.
Desperado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado trying to control the position from guard on top but Harty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desperado drops back looking for a leg! Harty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harty manages to kick Desperado off! Desperado jumps back into Harty's guard.
Desperado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Desperado, into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harty is looking to stand up but Desperado won't let him.
Harty looks gassed!
Harty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desperado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harty has managed to get both his arms back between Desperado's legs - danger averted.
Harty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desperado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harty has managed to get both his arms back between Desperado's legs - danger averted.
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.
Desperado keeping moving, preventing Harty from controlling successfully.
Desperado has a closed guard, preventing Harty from standing up.
Desperado is looking for a triangle but Harty pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperado is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Harty rolls with it to try and escape but Desperado cranks on the arm and Harty is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tito Desperado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zues Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: If Rap Gets Jealous by K'naan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zues Egan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Egan slips the punch.
Egan lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Egan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Egan blocks it.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Egan counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check.
Egan throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Egan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Egan counters with a solid body kick.
Egan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Egan throws a head kick that misses.
Egan pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Egan.
A slapping body kick lands there for Egan.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Egan avoids them all with ease.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Egan lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Egan.
That kick from Egan tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Egan counters by clinching up.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Egan is keeping busy.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Egan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egan stalling in the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but Egan has control.
Thompson pulls guard successfully.
Egan wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Egan is aware though and is defending well.
Egan stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson looks to move to half guard but instead Egan has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Egan wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Thompson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Thompson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Egan looking for a sweep. Not yet Egan, not yet.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Egan has wrist control.
Egan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Egan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Egan is retaining full guard.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Egan's brow.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Egan blocks nicely.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Egan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Egan has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zues Egan dominated that round.
That's time! Egan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Egan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Egan avoids nicely.
Egan clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Egan avoids it.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Egan - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Egan. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Egan counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Egan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Egan counters with a body kick.
Egan moves into the clinch successfully.
Egan letting Thompson take a breather here.
Egan throws a head punch that misses.
Egan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Egan prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Egan.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson tries a body shot but Egan blocks it.
Egan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Egan has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egan's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Claude Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egan tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Egan circles away.
Egan connects with an inside leg kick.
Egan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Egan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Egan duly obliges.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Egan counters with a low kick, right behind Thompson 's knee.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Egan counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Egan counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check.
Egan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Egan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Egan counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Egan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thompson really felt that one!
Egan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Egan counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
A jab from Egan does it's job there.
Egan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egan tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egan to the ground. Egan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Egan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Egan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egan keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Egan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egan lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egan is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Egan counters with a body kick.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Egan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Egan - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Egan. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egan - that will leave a mark!
Zues Egan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Egan.
Egan scores with a spinning back kick!
Egan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Egan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egan.
Egan digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Egan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Egan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Egan darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Egan.
Egan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Egan keeps him there for the moment.
Egan lands an uppercut.
Egan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Egan won't allow it.
Egan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Egan improves position.
Egan stalls.
Egan tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Egan.
Egan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson is working Egan over against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Egan. Egan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zues Egan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands with a hook. Egan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Egan counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Egan.
Egan swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Egan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Egan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zues Egan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egan. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Egan is defended easily by Thompson.
Egan throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zues Egan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Egan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Egan throws a body kick that misses.
Egan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Egan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egan or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Egan struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Egan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson has Egan pressed against the cage.
Egan is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Egan preventing the sweep.
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Egan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Egan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Egan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Egan trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
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.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Egan's best efforts.
Thompson is staying active underneath Egan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egan pulls his head out easily.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Egan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Egan pushes his legs off easily.
Egan 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.
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zues Egan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egan trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egan defends well.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Egan defends easily.
Egan is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Egan 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zues Egan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Crawl through knives. Harris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Light. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekko Persvako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Harris!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to clinch but Persvako moves away
and Persvako counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Randall Harris has been cut.
Persvako fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris moves to clinch but Persvako breaks away
and Persvako counters by clinching up.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Persvako has Harris pushed against the cage.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persvako fails with the takedown.
Persvako has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Persvako fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Persvako takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris lands a front kick.
Persvako is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persvako swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Persvako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harris wants to clinch
and Persvako moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persvako avoids it.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Persvako.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Persvako blocks it with crossed arms.
Persvako wants a takedown but no success here.
Persvako looking for a takedown.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Persvako blocks an uppercut.
Persvako takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Persvako struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Persvako tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Persvako blocks it.
Persvako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persvako.
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.
Persvako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Persvako tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but Persvako blocks with his arms.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Persvako is defending well for now.
Persvako blocking some punches.
Persvako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persvako avoids it.
Harris is trying to stall.
Persvako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persvako throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Persvako blocks it with crossed arms.
Persvako trying to stall but Harris improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persvako.
Persvako managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
A short uppercut from Persvako.
Persvako lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Persvako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Persvako working aggressively here.
Persvako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persvako lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persvako.
Harris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Persvako's face.
Persvako just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Persvako for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Harris lands a knee to the body.
Persvako goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Persvako thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Harris.
Randall Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randall Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to clinch
and Persvako counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris throws Persvako to one side and escapes!
Persvako shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris tries to clinch but Persvako moves out of range.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persvako circles away quickly and effectively.
Persvako just misses with a punch to the body.
Persvako swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Persvako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persvako throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris pushes Persvako up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Persvako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Persvako lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Persvako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Persvako tries for a takedown. No joy.
Persvako drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Persvako throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Persvako lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Persvako wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persvako wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
Persvako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Persvako blocks it.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Persvako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Persvako working aggressively here.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Persvako.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Persvako lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Persvako wants to stall.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Persvako letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Persvako lands a left hand.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Persvako has managed to clinch.
Persvako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Persvako gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Persvako pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Persvako avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Persvako as Harris tries to tie him up.
Persvako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Persvako leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Persvako lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
Harris is fighting off a takedown attempt but Persvako is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Harris to the mat. Harris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Persvako is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Harris unloads with some shots from mount but Persvako bucks and avoids them well.
Persvako tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Persvako is working hard here to advance position.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
Persvako tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris prevents Persvako from getting the reversal.
Harris trying to control but Persvako is having none of it.
Harris avoids the attempt from Persvako to control.
Persvako is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randall Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randall Harris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Persvako. Persvako maintains the clinch.
Persvako misses with a punch on the inside.
Persvako tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Persvako tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Harris.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Harris scores with a knee to the head.
Persvako goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persvako creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Persvako takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harris tries to stall but Persvako uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Persvako works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Persvako drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persvako has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persvako tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Persvako back against the cage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Persvako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Persvako avoids the damage to the body.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Persvako in his tracks for a moment.
Persvako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Persvako tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harris is working Persvako over against the cage.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persvako.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Persvako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Persvako.
Persvako forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Persvako scores with a shoulder strike.
Persvako changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persvako decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Persvako is looking for a kimura here.
Persvako is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randall Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Persvako seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Persvako trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Persvako with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pekko Persvako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Persvako thows a big elbow that misses.
Persvako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Persvako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Persvako has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Persvako's guard.
Harris is fighting to break Persvako's control of his arms but Persvako is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekko Persvako.
I think Harris 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randall Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington has chosen Tap Out-Saving Abel as his entrance music. Patrick Jane 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane throws a wild body kick that Killington sees coming a mile off.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jane sprawls well. Jane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killington gets slowly back to his feet.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Patrick Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killington.
Killington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Killington with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Killington or perhaps it was just good defense by Jane which made him look bad.
Killington walks into a jab.
Jane lands the left hand.
It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
Killington shoots in but no luck this time.
Killington looks gassed!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killington.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Jane.
Killington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane thuds his right hand into Killington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jane cracks Killington with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Killington to stand back up!
Killington is rocked!
Killington is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Killington.
Nice body kick from Jane.
Killington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jane finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Jane.
Killington seems to have recovered his senses.
Jane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jane lands a big head kick that sends Killington tumbling to the mat! Jane takes a step backwards and waves Killington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Buzz Killington's cut even more.
Jane drops Killington with a naaaaasty hook - Killington is in real trouble here! Jane dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Jane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by Where da hood at!. Congo has chosen After the Smoke is Clear as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Congo counters with a big head kick but Carwin shrugs it off.
Carwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
Congo stalks Carwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carwin's face. Carwin staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Brock Carwin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo scores with a punch to the head.
Congo lands a slapping body shot.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
Congo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin throws an off balance right hand
and Congo counters with a low kick, right behind Carwin 's knee.
Carwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Carwin misses with a hook
and Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo lands with a straight right. Carwin didn't see that one coming.
Congo misses with a two punch combination.
Brock Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brock Carwin's cut is getting worse.
Congo darts in and clinches Carwin up against the cage.
Congo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Congo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries a knee to the head but Carwin blocks it.
Congo drops Carwin with a big knee straight up the middle! Carwin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Carwin is rocked!
Congo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Carwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Carwin looks to clinch but Congo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Carwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ghengis Congo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning misses with a looping left.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves throws a body punch but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Fanning tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Fanning throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves keeping full guard, as Fanning tries to pass.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves has his foot on Fanning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fanning works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves keeping full guard, as Fanning tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves working for a triangle but Fanning defends it easily.
Fanning chips away with some ground and pound.
Fanning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fanning has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Fanning is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fanning wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Fanning postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Fanning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fanning has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Fanning trying to move into half guard but instead Alves has managed to sweep!
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Fanning wants to control but Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves throwing shots but Fanning is blocking nicely.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanning defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
Alves lands strikes from half guard.
Alves is controlling the pace.
Alves is looking for submissions but instead, Fanning has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four 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.
Alves pushes down on Fanning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alves stalling away here and it's allowed Fanning to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fanning manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fanning scoring with strikes but Alves is staying in there.
Fanning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fanning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanning's head.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alves keeps Fanning at a distance using the push kick.
Fanning blocks a low kick nicely.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mike Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Fanning lands.
Fanning misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Fanning fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanning working a defensive guard here.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fanning has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Fanning keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves stands up over Fanning, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Fanning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Fanning stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Davi Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Fanning postures up.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fanning!
Alves raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fanning is working hard here to advance position.
Alves looking to finish Fanning with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fanning!
Alves lands with some strikes.
Alves thowing shots but they're missing.
Fanning is working to get back to half guard.
Alves lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alves with a couple of short strikes.
Alves raining down shots from the mount!
Alves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fanning is bucking up trying to escape but Alves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fanning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Alves.
Fanning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fanning holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alves working for a guillotine from mount but Fanning is in no mood to give up.
Fanning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fanning tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves working for a guillotine from mount but Fanning is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves 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!
Fanning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fanning counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.
Fanning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanning tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Fanning defends easily.
Alves doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Fanning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fanning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fanning won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fanning has passed into side control.
Alves is trying to control Fanning's posture but Fanning avoids it.
Fanning landing a few strikes.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fanning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fanning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fanning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mike Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Fanning working over Alves with some ground and pound. Alves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fanning pulls his head out easily.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanning wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanning.
Alves tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Fanning has control of the leg.
Fanning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fanning stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves working for a triangle but Fanning defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning looking to pass the guard.
Alves is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fanning rolls with it to try and escape but Alves cranks on the arm and Fanning is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davi Alves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wesley Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Highes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley Myers comes to the cage accompanied by "Heavy" by Left Lane Cruiser. The crowd seem to be enjoying Highes's choice of entrance music: Skynyrd's Simple Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Wesley Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Highes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Wesley Myers misses.
Highes lands a jab.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesley Myers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wesley Myers throws a leg kick
and Highes counters with a series of strikes. Wesley Myers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a right hand to the body.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesley Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Highes counters with a left to the body.
Highes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wesley Myers backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Wesley Myers.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highes counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesley Myers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
Wesley Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a straight right hand.
Wesley Myers misses with a body punch
and Highes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley Myers misses with a double jab
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
Highes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wesley Myers is breathing heavily.
Wesley Myers misses with a left hand
and Highes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesley Myers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wesley Myers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Highes counters with a nice uppercut.
Highes feints a jab promting Wesley Myers to slip. Highes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wesley Myers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesley Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Highes checks a leg kick nicely.
Highes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wesley Myers misses with an uppercut
and Highes counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like John Wesley Myers has been cut.
Highes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Highes.
Highes cracks a nice hook into Wesley Myers's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highes connects with a body shot.
Highes with a nice cross.
Highes lands with an overhand left.
Highes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Highes lands with a cross.
Highes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wesley Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highes counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Highes throws a right and a left that Wesley Myers avoids nicely.
A combination from Highes does no damage.
Highes lands with an overhand left.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesley Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Myers misses with a right hand
and Highes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesley Myers throws a sloppy body shot
and Highes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wesley Myers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Highes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wesley Myers.
Wesley Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highes counters with a nice body shot.
Highes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesley Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesley Myers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Highes lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesley Myers. Highes does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Wesley Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wesley Myers has time to react.
Wesley Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Wesley Myers misses with a jab to the body
and Highes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesley Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Highes counters with a left and a right that stings Wesley Myers.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Highes lands a jab to Wesley Myers's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Highes finds it's way round the side to connect with Wesley Myers's head.
Highes lands with a straight right. Wesley Myers didn't see that one coming.
Wesley Myers misses with a right hand
and Highes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highes scores with a shot to the body.
Highes scores with a jab.
Wesley Myers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wesley Myers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Highes counters with a three punch combo that has Wesley Myers backing up. Wesley Myers nods at Highes to acknowledge the strikes.
Wesley Myers misses with a left hand
and Highes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Highes scores with a three punch combo!
Wesley Myers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Highes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wesley Myers is rocked!
A left lands for Highes.
Oh Wesley Myers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesley Myers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highes throws a series of punches but Wesley Myers avoids them all with ease.
Wesley Myers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesley Myers seems to have got his legs back now.
Highes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesley Myers misses with a left hand
and Highes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
letting Highes counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Highes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wesley Myers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wesley Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Highes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highes avoids a kick to the body.
Wesley Myers misses with an uppercut
letting Highes counter with a right hand.
Wesley Myers misses with a right hand
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a stiff right hand.
Highes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wesley Myers misses with a left hand
and Wesley Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a series of strikes. Wesley Myers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a stiff right hand.
Highes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Highes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Highes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highes connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesley Myers misses with a left hand
and Highes counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highes throws out a powerful jab.
Wesley Myers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
letting Highes counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Highes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Highes misses with a double jab.
Highes throws a combination. Wesley Myers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wesley Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Highes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wesley Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highes.
Highes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jimmy Highes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Highes lands.
A shot to the body from Wesley Myers misses
and Highes counters with a crisp hook 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!
Wesley Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wesley Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes counters with a one-two to the body.
Wesley Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wesley Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highes lands with a hook. Wesley Myers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wesley Myers throws a sloppy body shot
and Wesley Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Highes to counter with a crisp jab.
Highes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a left to the body.
Wesley Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Wesley Myers down! Highes is looking to finish but Wesley Myers is intelligently defending himself.
Highes is working Wesley Myers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Highes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Highes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Highes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wesley Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wesley Myers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Highes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highes scoring with punches from side control.
Wesley Myers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Highes is controlling him well.
Highes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Highes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Highes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wesley Myers, who protects the arm well.
Highes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wesley Myers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Highes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wesley Myers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Highes but great work by Wesley Myers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesley Myers tries to stand but Highes is controlling his head.
Highes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wesley Myers off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Highes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Wesley Myers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wesley Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Highes counters with a one-two to the body.
Highes lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesley Myers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesley Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Highes.
Wesley Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wesley Myers thumps Highes with a low kick.
Highes looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesley Myers is just out of range.
Highes works over Wesley Myers's head and body with a nice combination.
Wesley Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Highes misses.
Wesley Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Highes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesley Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Highes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesley Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highes counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley Myers slips a straight right by Highes.
Wesley Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highes counters with a one-two to the body.
Wesley Myers tries to land a front kick but Highes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Highes lands with a cross.
Highes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Highes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimmy Highes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesley Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Wesley Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Myers connects with a jab.
Wesley Myers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
Highes cracks Wesley Myers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a straight right hand.
Wesley Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Highes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Wesley Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highes scores with a hook to the body. Wesley Myers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wesley Myers misses with a jab to the body
enabling Highes to counter with a crisp jab.
Highes scores with a hook.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Highes throws a combination. Wesley Myers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wesley Myers slips under a jab from Highes.
Wesley Myers misses with a left hand
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a two punch combo.
Highes checks a low kick from Wesley Myers.
Wesley Myers throws a combination that misses
enabling Highes to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesley Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Highes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Highes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wesley Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highes.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wesley Myerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Highes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wesley Myers misses with a right hand
and Highes counters with a series of strikes. Wesley Myers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Highes connects with a looping right hand.
Highes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Wesley Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Highes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Highes duly obliges.
Highes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesley Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Highes throws a nice looking combination but Wesley Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Highes stalks Wesley Myers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wesley Myers's face. Wesley Myers staggers backwards, shaken.
Highes lands a head shot.
Highes lands the left hand.
Highes scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Highes counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Highes to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesley Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Highes counters with a left and a right that stings Wesley Myers.
Wesley Myers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Highes counters with a left and a right that stings Wesley Myers.
Wesley Myers misses with a right hand
and Highes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wesley Myers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesley Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Highes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley Myers misses with a body punch
and Highes counters with a stiff right hand.
Highes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wesley Myers misses with a low kick.
Wesley Myers misses with a hook
and Highes counters with a three punch combo that has Wesley Myers backing up. Wesley Myers nods at Highes to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesley Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Highes counters with a right hand to the body.
Highes lands a jab.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Highes counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Highes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Highes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonseca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns n' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle. Rubberboot has chosen Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze (Breaks Mix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca forces Rubberboot back against the cage and clinches.
Rubberboot fails to pull guard.
Rubberboot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rubberboot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rubberboot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubberboot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubberboot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonseca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fonseca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fonseca tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubberboot is retaining full guard.
Fonseca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fonseca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rubberboot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fonseca, into his guard.
Fonseca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonseca 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.
Rubberboot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fonseca dives on top into guard.
Fonseca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubberboot trying to keep a closed guard but Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.
Rubberboot looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubberboot, not yet.
Fonseca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fonseca 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.
Rubberboot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubberboot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fonseca wants to pass the guard but Rubberboot is keeping the position.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Rubberboot keeps moving.
Fonseca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Rubberboot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonseca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot is trying to control the position but Fonseca postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fonseca is fighting to break Rubberboot's control of his arms but Rubberboot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rubberboot trying to keep a closed guard but Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubberboot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fonseca defends it easily.
Rubberboot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fonseca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fonseca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fonseca throws a big right hand that misses.
Fonseca trying to control but Rubberboot is working from the bottom.
Fonseca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubberboot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonseca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubberboot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rubberboot trying to control but Fonseca is having none of it.
Rubberboot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fonseca is on top in guard.
Fonseca passes Rubberboot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fonseca is looking to advance position but Rubberboot won't allow it.
Rubberboot is defending against the submission attempts here by Fonseca.
Rubberboot has hold of Fonseca's hands but Fonseca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Fonseca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fonseca clinches with his opponent.
Fonseca struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubberboot controls his hands.
Fonseca lands a body punch.
Rubberboot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fonseca walks away with a smile on his face. Rubberboot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fonseca closes the distance and clinches.
Rubberboot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fonseca pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rubberboot shoots in for a takedown but Fonseca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Fonseca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanGuy Rubberboot.
Fonseca clinches.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fonseca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fonseca swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubberboot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubberboot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fonseca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rubberboot jumps guard but Fonseca stands there with Rubberboot around his waist. Rubberboot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rubberboot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca has clasped his hands together around Rubberboot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rubberboot is trying to improve his position.
Rubberboot prevents Fonseca from moving into mount.
Rubberboot dodges the ground and pound from Fonseca.
Fonseca working the ground and pound.
Rubberboot is trying to control Fonseca's posture but Fonseca avoids it.
Fonseca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fonseca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fonseca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rubberboot some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot can't do much from the bottom here.
Fonseca lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rubberboot parries the strikes from Fonseca easily there. Fonseca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rubberboot to escape.
You can see the frustration on Rubberboot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rubberboot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fonseca kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fonseca misses with the ground and pound.
Rubberboot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fonseca.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonseca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rubberboot, who protects the arm well.
Rubberboot prevents Fonseca from moving into mount.
Rubberboot struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Fonseca crashes against the mat.
Fonseca lands a few punches from side control.
Fonseca works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rubberboot can't do much from the bottom here.
Rubberboot is looking for a sweep.
Fonseca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fonseca throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rubberboot is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Fonseca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot can't do much from the bottom here.
Rubberboot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fonseca.
Fonseca grinds an elbow into Rubberboot's temple.
Fonseca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubberboot keeps working.
Rubberboot wants to control but Fonseca postures up.
Rubberboot is trying to get back to half guard.
Fonseca misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rubberboot manages to get back to half guard.
Rubberboot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fonseca is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Fonseca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rubberboot misses with a combination
and Fonseca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubberboot tries for a takedown but Fonseca circles away easily
and Fonseca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rubberboot misses with a combination
and Fonseca counters with a nice body shot.
Rubberboot throws a leg kick
and Fonseca counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rubberboot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rubberboot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fonseca.
Rubberboot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fonseca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fonseca throws a head kick but Rubberboot moves out of range.
Fonseca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubberboot, pushing him back against the cage.
Fonseca scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Fonseca on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fonseca fails to land.
Rubberboot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fonseca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubberboot or not.
Rubberboot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fonseca walks away with a smile on his face. Rubberboot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Fonseca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanGuy Rubberboot.
Fonseca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubberboot, pushing him back against the cage.
Fonseca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubberboot throws a lazy uppercut
and Fonseca counters with a good low kick that Rubberboot was not able to check.
Rubberboot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fonseca defends it nicely.
Fonseca digs a good body shot into Rubberboot's ribs.
Fonseca lands with a straight right. Rubberboot didn't see that one coming.
JeanGuy Rubberboot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubberboot misses with a combination
and Fonseca counters by moving into the clinch.
JeanGuy Rubberboot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fonseca.
Rubberboot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fonseca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Fonseca.
Fonseca effectively controlling the action here.
Fonseca lands a left hand.
Fonseca lands a left hand.
Fonseca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fonseca.
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!
Fonseca digs a right hand into Rubberboot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubberboot's gas tank.
Fonseca scores with a shoulder strike.
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonseca misses with a few strikes there.
Fonseca tests Rubberboot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca pushes Rubberboot up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fonseca.
Rubberboot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fonseca walks away with a smile on his face. Rubberboot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubberboot with a poor takedown
and Fonseca counters with a series of strikes. Rubberboot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fonseca rushes Rubberboot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fonseca breaks the clinch.
Fonseca lands with a right hand.
Rubberboot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fonseca scores with a shot to the body.
Fonseca misses with a head kick.
Rubberboot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rubberboot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fonseca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rubberboot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot goes for an armbar but Fonseca turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fonseca.
Rubberboot looking to control but Fonseca passes into half guard.
Fonseca drops an elbow to the side of Rubberboot's head.
Rubberboot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson Fonseca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonseca is working for a kimura but Rubberboot is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubberboot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Fonseca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fonseca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Fonseca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ang Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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7 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ang Bak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bak at a distance.
Bak is looking to slow Cabreros down with leg kicks.
Bak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabreros.
Bak gets tackled into the cage by Cabreros. Cabreros maintains the clinch.
Cabreros looking to stall.
Cabreros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bak is defending well for now.
Cabreros avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
Cabreros avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
Bak prevents a body shot from Cabreros.
Cabreros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.
Cabreros takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabreros has him pressed against the cage.
Cabreros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bak or not.
Bak tries to break the clinch but Cabreros is controlling the position.
Bak breaks from the clinch.
Bak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabreros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bak's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabreros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak is trying to control the position but Cabreros postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Caleb Cabreros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bak throws a leg kick but Cabreros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabreros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bak throws a leg kick
enabling Cabreros to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabreros throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bak counters with a nice leg kick.
Bak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabreros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bak's guard now.
Cabreros controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Caleb Cabreros.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bak was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Ang Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabreros takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Cabreros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cabreros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cabreros looking to pass the guard.
Bak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cabreros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cabreros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bak throws a lazy head kick
and Cabreros counters with a good low kick that Bak was not able to check.
Bak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cabreros takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Cabreros coming out on top.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bak enables Cabreros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabreros controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cabreros dominated that round.
That's time! Bak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabreros closes the distance and clinches.
Cabreros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bak breaks from the clinch.
Cabreros looks to land a combination but Bak avoids it well.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Bak moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bak. That's going to slow Cabreros down.
Cabreros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bak counters with a body kick that stops Cabreros in his tracks momentarily.
Bak gets tackled into the cage by Cabreros. Cabreros maintains the clinch.
Bak working hard to break the clinch.
Bak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cabreros gets through Bak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabreros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bak working hard to break the clinch.
Bak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bak is trying to break the clinch but Cabreros is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bak.
Bak lands an elbow inside that Cabreros shrugs off.
Bak has had enough of the clinch but Cabreros keeps him there for the moment.
Bak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cabreros fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Ang Bak has been cut.
Bak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bak is trying to break the clinch but Cabreros has him pressed against the cage.
Cabreros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabreros scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bak.
Cabreros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Cabreros.
Cabreros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bak misses with a knee to the head.
Cabreros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cabreros looking for a takedown.
Bak is trying to force a seperation but Cabreros has the dominant position.
Cabreros struggles to land a body shot inside as Bak controls his hands.
Cabreros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabreros cracks Bak with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabreros has clasped his hands together around Bak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bak seems a little lost for a moment, as Cabreros dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caleb Cabreros was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bak throws a leg kick
and Cabreros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabreros pushes Bak up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabreros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.
Cabreros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cabreros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bak misses with a knee strike.
Bak gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
Cabreros lands with a left to the head.
Bak tries to circle away but Cabreros has him pinned against the cage.
Cabreros managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Bak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabreros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cabreros.
Cabreros digs a right hand underneath Bak's ribcage. Bak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabreros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Cabreros tries a knee to the head but Bak blocks it.
Cabreros wants a takedown.
Ang Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Cabreros.
Cabreros lands a nice knee to the body.
Cabreros stalls.
Cabreros lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabreros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabreros controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caleb Cabreros was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cabreros rushes Bak and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cabreros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Bak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabreros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bak throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it.
Cabreros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Bak misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabreros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Bak misses
letting Cabreros counter with a right hand.
Ang Bak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabreros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bak doesn't seem bothered though.
Bak thows a body kick. Cabreros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabreros connects with a jab.
A low kick from Bak misses
and Cabreros counters with a left to the body.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cabreros perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caleb Cabreros was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Cabreros tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Cabreros fails with the takedown.
Bak misses with a kick to the body
and Cabreros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabreros.
Bak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cabreros controlling from the top position.
Cabreros's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabreros is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Caleb Cabreros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabreros's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Bak.
Cabreros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bak rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabreros dodges the punch combination from Bak.
Bak throws a combination that misses
and Cabreros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabreros.
Cabreros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cabreros pushing down on Bak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabreros perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Caleb Cabreros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bak blocks a head kick by Cabreros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cabreros really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak'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.
Cabreros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bak's waist but Bak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabreros off to one side.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros.
Bak throws a leg kick but Cabreros checks it.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cabreros takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak wants to improve his position but Cabreros is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros content to control rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Caleb Cabreros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bak misses with a leg kick
and Cabreros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cabreros stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caleb Cabreros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cabreros closes the distance and pushes Bak back into the cage.
Bak breaks the clinch.
Cabreros blocks a head kick by Bak.
Bak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabreros is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros moves into the clinch.
Bak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabreros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabreros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabreros looks to throw the jab but Bak is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabreros!
Cabreros misses with an uppercut.
Cabreros lands a right hook to the body.
Cabreros is looking to clinch but Bak is avoiding it.
Bak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabreros scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bak misses with a low kick.
Ang Bak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bak is looking to score with low kicks.
Bak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabreros is out of range.
Cabreros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cabreros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabreros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak being controlled here, momentarily.
Caleb Cabreros has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cabreros dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabreros counters with a nice body kick.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak.
Cabreros connects with a right hand. Bak shakes it off.
Cabreros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bak connects with a high kick.
Cabreros has closed the distance and engaged Bak in a clinch.
Bak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bak is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabreros.
Cabreros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Cabreros to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Cabreros.
Cabreros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Caleb Cabreros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cabreros cracks Bak with a nice body shot.
Cabreros just leaning against Bak, taking a breather.
Cabreros digs a right hand underneath Bak's ribcage. Bak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bak looking to stall.
Cabreros scores with a hook to the body.
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.
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!
Cabreros content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bak is trying to force a seperation but Cabreros has the dominant position.
Cabreros gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros stays in close to Bak's body and controls the position.
Cabreros is pushing down on Bak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bak is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabreros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabreros controlling the action here.
Ang Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Let's hope that Cabreros has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Caleb Cabreros.
Cabreros fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bak.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cabreros.
Bak trying to remain calm as Cabreros controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bak's face as Cabreros controls the position.
That's four 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Caleb Cabreros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cabreros gets the takedown into side control.
Cabreros controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Cabreros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabreros 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Cabreros!
Caleb Cabreros is the new middleweight champion!
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