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MCC 61: This Ends Now PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Boudreau!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcdonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcdonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudreau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcdonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcdonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boudreau. Boudreau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boudreau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcdonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boudreau won't be happy with that.
Mcdonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcdonald throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boudreau works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boudreau is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.
Mcdonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boudreau is trying to maintain the position but Mcdonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boudreau wants to get back to full guard but Mcdonald has passed into side control.
Mcdonald tries to move to mount but Boudreau blocks the move with his legs.
Mcdonald happy to just control the position for now.
Mcdonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boudreau trying to remain calm as Mcdonald controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boudreau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boudreau defending against the ground and pound.
Boudreau is looking to regain half guard here but Mcdonald keeps moving and retains side control.
Boudreau is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.
Boudreau taking a bit of punishment here - Mcdonald scoring with strikes.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound.
Mcdonald cracks Boudreau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boudreau defending against the ground and pound.
Mcdonald cracks Boudreau with a big right hand but Boudreau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound but Boudreau is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcdonald is looking to take a break and control but Boudreau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald cracks Boudreau with a big right hand but Boudreau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcdonald taking a breather here.
Mcdonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcdonald works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcdonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcdonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boudreau wants to control but Mcdonald postures up.
Boudreau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is looking to take a break and control but Boudreau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreau is trying to control Mcdonald's posture but Mcdonald avoids it.
Boudreau is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.
Mcdonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boudreau!
Mcdonald landing punches.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald breaks from Boudreau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mcdonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boudreau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boudreau wants it to stay on the feet.
Boudreau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcdonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boudreau is trying to improve his position.
Ian Mcdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boudreau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boudreau is trying to buck Mcdonald off.
Mcdonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boudreau is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boudreau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcdonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boudreau down.
Boudreau is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcdonald asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mcdonald taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcdonald is putting a hurting on Boudreau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boudreau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Mcdonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mcdonald just content to control the position.
Mcdonald landing strikes.
Mcdonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau wants to control but Mcdonald postures up.
Boudreau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcdonald off and has taken his back!
Mcdonald turns into Boudreau and is now in his guard.
Boudreau wants to hit a switch here but Mcdonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boudreau there!
Mcdonald looking to secure an arm triangle but Boudreau defends it well.
Mcdonald looking to control but Boudreau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcdonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mcdonald wants to control the pace but Boudreau is squirming around nicely.
Mcdonald with shots to the head and body - Boudreau looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Mcdonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcdonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mcdonald trying to control but Boudreau is having none of it.
Mcdonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boudreau is bucking up trying to escape but Mcdonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boudreau tries to reverse the position but Mcdonald maintains control.
Boudreau tries to hold on but Mcdonald postures up.
Boudreau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreau wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcdonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcdonald wants to control the pace but Boudreau is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mcdonald dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mcdonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Boudreau counters with a two punch combo.
Boudreau misses with a hook
and Mcdonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcdonald is taking a breather. Boudreau says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcdonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boudreau wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcdonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boudreau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Mcdonald seems content to control.
Mcdonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Boudreau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcdonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ian Mcdonald just wasn't active enough.
Boudreau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boudreau wants it to stay on the feet.
Boudreau throws a combination that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcdonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boudreau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Boudreau as Mcdonald shoots in.
Chance Boudreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Mcdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudreau which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudreau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boudreau slips a jab from Mcdonald.
Boudreau misses with a double jab
and Boudreau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcdonald lands a nice shot that snaps Boudreau's head back.
Mcdonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boudreau misses with a combination
and Mcdonald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boudreau!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau is looking to get to half guard.
Mcdonald landing punches.
Boudreau is looking to improve his position but Mcdonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcdonald controlling the pace for now.
Mcdonald tries to control but Boudreau wriggling away.
Boudreau wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mcdonald avoids the attempt from Boudreau to control.
Mcdonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald won't let Boudreau get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcdonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mcdonald with a couple of short strikes.
Boudreau wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Mcdonald is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boudreau has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mcdonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcdonald with the ground and pound from mount.
Boudreau is trying to stand.
Mcdonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Boudreau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald lands a nice shot to the head.
Mcdonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald raining down shots from the mount!
Mcdonald controlling the pace for now.
Chance Boudreau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ian Mcdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreau really wants to buck Mcdonald off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Mcdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcdonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ian Mcdonald!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ian Mcdonald!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ian Mcdonald!
Ian Mcdonald wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Nymann Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hungo Suide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kasper Nymann Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hungo Suide!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Suide blocks the leg kick.
Suide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nymann Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nymann Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nymann Jr's back!
Nymann Jr surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Suide is trying to stick to Nymann Jr's back but Nymann Jr is turning into Suide. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Suide's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nymann Jr.
Suide has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nymann Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Suide.
Suide can't do much from the bottom here.
Suide dodges the ground and pound from Nymann Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suide is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nymann Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suide tries to buck Nymann Jr off but Nymann Jr is having none of it.
Nymann Jr in side control, throwing shots but Suide defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nymann Jr landing a few strikes.
Suide can't do much from the bottom here.
Suide is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nymann Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suide slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suide pulls Nymann Jr in to control the position.
Suide striking off his back but it's not causing Nymann Jr any problems.
Suide is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nymann Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hungo Suide has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nymann Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suide closes the distance but Nymann Jr moves to the side
and Nymann Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Suide keeping moving, preventing Nymann Jr from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nymann Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nymann Jr wants to control from the top but Suide keeps moving.
Suide keeping full guard, as Nymann Jr tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Nymann Jr 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.
Nymann Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Suide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nymann Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suide fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nymann Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suide lands a big shot there that rocks Nymann Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Suide with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nymann Jr tries to reverse the position but Suide maintains control.
Nymann Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nymann Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suide wants to stand up but Nymann Jr is controlling the position.
Suide is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nymann Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suide is trying to control. Nymann Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Suide there.
Nymann Jr wants to control but Suide is keeping busy.
Nymann Jr wants to improve his position but Suide is controlling well.
Suide is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nymann Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Suide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suide prevents Nymann Jr from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nymann Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Nymann Jr wants to control the action here but instead Suide manages to pass to full mount!
Suide lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nymann Jr gets back to half guard.
Nymann Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suide.
Suide wants to stand up but Nymann Jr is controlling the position.
Suide trying to control from half guard but Nymann Jr is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nymann Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nymann Jr is in trouble now - Suide has advanced to mount!
Suide has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nymann Jr's face.
Suide trying to control but Nymann Jr is having none of it.
Suide stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Suide shoots and misses
and Nymann Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Suide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hungo Suide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Suide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nymann Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nymann Jr.
Suide working a defensive guard here.
Nymann Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nymann Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Suide's legs - danger averted.
Suide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nymann Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suide keeping moving, preventing Nymann Jr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nymann Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suide is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nymann Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kasper Nymann Jr.
Nymann Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suide's half guard.
Nymann Jr is looking to take a break and control but Suide is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suide wants to get back to full guard.
Suide desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Suide wants to control but Nymann Jr is keeping busy.
Suide is trying to stand back up but Nymann Jr is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suide is defending against the submission attempts here by Nymann Jr.
Nymann Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suide wants to control but Nymann Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Suide is looking to escape.
Suide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nymann Jr is working away from the top position though.
Nymann Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Suide is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suide is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suide trying to hold on to Nymann Jr's head to control him but Nymann Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasper Nymann Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nymann Jr 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 for Kasper Nymann Jr!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Kasper Nymann Jr!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kasper Nymann Jr!
Kasper Nymann Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Horwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Souleymane!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but Souleymane shows good takedown defense.
Horwick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horwick misses with a hook
and Souleymane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souleymane as he jumps to the side.
Horwick looks to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Souleymane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horwick at a distance.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Horwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horwick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souleymane. Souleymane obviously looking to wear him down.
Horwick wants to clinch but Souleymane slips to the side
and Souleymane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horwick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Souleymane finds it's way round the side to connect with Horwick's head.
Horwick looks to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horwick thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souleymane cracks Horwick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Souleymane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali Souleymane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horwick shoots in looking for a takedown but Souleymane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horwick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horwick moves to clinch but Souleymane breaks away
and Souleymane counters with a nice uppercut.
Horwick shoots in and drives through. Souleymane sprawls well.
Souleymane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horwick fails to land the takedown.
Souleymane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horwick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horwick wants to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a stiff right hand.
Souleymane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horwick tries to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a head kick. That will keep Horwick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Horwick darts in trying to clinch
and Souleymane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horwick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souleymane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souleymane scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Souleymane duly obliges.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souleymane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horwick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horwick.
Horwick is breathing heavily.
Souleymane throws a shot to the body.
Horwick shoots in but no luck this time.
Souleymane digs a good hook to Horwick's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souleymane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horwick misses with a takedown attempt
and Souleymane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souleymane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters circling a little - Souleymane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Souleymane lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horwick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horwick there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Souleymane. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Souleymane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horwick doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Souleymane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Souleymane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Souleymane misses with a head kick.
Souleymane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horwick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Souleymane digs a good body shot into Horwick's ribs.
Horwick walks into a stiff left hand from Souleymane.
Horwick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souleymane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack Horwick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horwick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Souleymane counters with a nice body shot.
Horwick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horwick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souleymane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Horwick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick misses with a combination
and Souleymane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souleymane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Souleymane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Souleymane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Souleymane stuffs the takedown.
Souleymane lands a high kick!
Horwick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horwick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Souleymane finds it's way through Horwick's defenses.
Souleymane scores with the left hand. Horwick knows he should have avoided that one.
Horwick tries for a takedown but Souleymane circles away easily
and Souleymane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Horwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horwick shoots for a double leg takedown but Souleymane sprawls well. He's pushed Horwick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horwick misses with a takedown attempt
and Souleymane counters with a nice uppercut.
Horwick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horwick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Souleymane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali Souleymane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horwick throws a lazy head kick
and Souleymane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwick avoids the head kick by Souleymane.
Horwick misses with a jab to the body
and Souleymane counters with a thumping low kick.
Souleymane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horwick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Souleymane. Beautiful body shot.
Souleymane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Souleymane scoring well with a low kick there.
Souleymane scores with a head kick.
Horwick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane throws a shot to the body.
Souleymane lands with a hook. Horwick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jack Horwick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horwick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horwick shoots and misses
and Souleymane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horwick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick from Souleymane lands but Horwick takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jack Horwick has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horwick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souleymane. Souleymane obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Souleymane. Beautiful body shot.
Souleymane lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Souleymane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Horwick'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!
Horwick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souleymane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horwick takes one to the side of the head.
Souleymane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horwick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Souleymane.
Horwick throws a lazy body kick
and Souleymane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horwick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a thumping low kick.
Souleymane lands a glancing blow to the side of Horwick's head.
Horwick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Souleymane leaves Horwick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Souleymane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souleymane digs a good hook to Horwick's body.
Souleymane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Souleymane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horwick shoots in and drives through. Souleymane sprawls well.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but Souleymane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Horwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horwick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Horwick misses
and Souleymane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Horwick's knee momentarily.
Souleymane lands with a nice body kick.
Horwick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souleymane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horwick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souleymane can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souleymane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Souleymane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Souleymane scores with a hook to the body. Horwick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horwick tries for a takedown but Souleymane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souleymane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horwick darts in trying to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horwick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Souleymane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horwick takes one on the button.
Souleymane sizes up Horwick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souleymane stuffs the takedown attempt from Horwick. Horwick gets slowly back to his feet.
Horwick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwick darts in trying to clinch
and Souleymane counters with a stiff right hand.
Horwick tries to move into range but Souleymane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali Souleymane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souleymane scores with a leg kick.
Souleymane scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horwick tries to clinch but Souleymane moves away
and Souleymane counters with a good low kick that Horwick was not able to check.
Souleymane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack Horwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horwick throws a combination that misses
and Souleymane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Souleymane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souleymane 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Ali Souleymane!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ali Souleymane!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ali Souleymane!
Ali Souleymane wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Potvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen Politicians in my eyes -Death as his entrance music. Tyrion Lannister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephan Potvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lannister.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potvin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lannister!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Potvin breaks from Lannister's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Potvin punching from mount but Lannister doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Potvin content just to control the position here.
Potvin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lannister defends it well.
Potvin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lannister has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Potvin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Potvin lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister working to try and regain half guard.
Lannister tries to lock up and control but Potvin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Potvin 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.
Potvin working for a guillotine from mount but Lannister is in no mood to give up.
Potvin wants to finish this one by submission but Lannister is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Potvin.
Potvin looking to control but Lannister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to hold on but Potvin pushes him away.
Lannister really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lannister tries to hold on but Potvin postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Potvin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lannister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lannister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Potvin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Potvin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Potvin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lannister defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to improve his position but Potvin isn't that keen on the idea.
Potvin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lannister to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lannister shrugs it off.
Potvin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lannister to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lannister shrugs it off.
Potvin trying to control but Lannister is having none of it.
Potvin avoids the attempt from Lannister to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potvin wants to control the pace but Lannister is squirming around nicely.
Lannister in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lannister tries to hold on but Potvin postures up.
Potvin landing strikes from the mount.
Lannister is wriggling around trying to escape.
Potvin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potvin with good strikes from the mount here!
Potvin trying to control but Lannister is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Potvin 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.
Lannister fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister misses with a combination
and Potvin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Potvin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potvin is looking to take a break and control but Lannister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister wants to control but Potvin is keeping busy.
Potvin is trying for a kimura here. Lannister looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Potvin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephan Potvin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. Leonard Rockstein is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Rockstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Taylor.
It looks like Leonard Rockstein has been cut.
A punch combination from Rockstein misses.
Rockstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockstein missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockstein misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hook but Rockstein blocks it.
Rockstein throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor jabs Rockstein right on the nose. Rockstein blinks but takes it well.
Rockstein looks gassed!
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Hank Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstein dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Rockstein wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Rockstein.
Rockstein tries to work over Taylor's front leg with a kick but Taylor checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drops Rockstein with a beautiful combination! Rockstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!
Taylor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rockstein out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Taylor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre La Plante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre La Plante could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Hardy's chin.
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164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre La Plante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a right hand
and La Plante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by La Plante.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but La Plante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
La Plante is stalling in the full guard.
La Plante with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
La Plante thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardy wriggles free and stands up.
Hardy misses with a left hand
letting La Plante counter with a right hand.
La Plante throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Plante stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but La Plante has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Plante prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to drag La Plante to the mat but La Plante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
La Plante tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy has La Plante pressed against the ropes, preventing La Plante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
La Plante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy shoots and misses
and La Plante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre La Plante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardy.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and La Plante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy looks gassed!
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and La Plante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardy thinking.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plante finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plante moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
La Plante darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hardy's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles La Plante before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre La Plante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield comes to the ring accompanied by Ballad of Worms. Jayden has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
206 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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221 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jayden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jayden sprawls well initially but Scofield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scofield moves into full mount! Jayden won't be happy about that!
Jayden looks gassed!
Scofield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jayden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scofield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scofield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jayden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jayden tries to improve his position but Scofield has taken his back! Scofield has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jayden tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Scofield pushes Jayden away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Scofield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the ring accompanied by schism. Lieu has chosen "You Don't Know" by Eminem as his entrance music. Zane Lieu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
169 lbs
10 - 3 - 2 |
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26
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 2 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Lieu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Lieu down.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
Lieu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lieu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Lieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a big head kick but Lieu shrugs it off.
Wolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Lieu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lieu throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zane Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lieu misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with an inside leg kick.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieu moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Lieu tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Wolf scores with a kick to the body.
Lieu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lieu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Lieu.
Lieu blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lieu.
Lieu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieu.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lieu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Lieu moved out of range.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Lieu avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lieu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from Lieu.
Lieu throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Lieu blocks a low kick nicely.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Lieu misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Wolf misses
and Lieu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lieu misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Lieu's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lieu will feel that in the morning.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Lieu misses the body punch
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Lieu is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Lieu missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lieu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wolf counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lieu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt - Lieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Wolf checks a low kick from Lieu.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lieu misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Lieu.
Wolf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf tries to land a body kick
and Lieu counters with a left to the body.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf wants to slow Lieu down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lieu misses.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wolf. Lieu shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolf!
Lieu lands a right hook to the body.
Lieu digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
A good leg kick by Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolf.
Wolf misses the body punch
and Lieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lieu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Wolf with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Lieu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lieu lands with a cross.
Wolf lands a head kick. Lieu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lieu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lieu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lieu throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Lieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lieu.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Lieu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lieu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lieu moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Lieu swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Lieu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Lieu 's knee.
Lieu misses with a hook.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a sloppy right hand. Lieu should have avoided that one.
Lieu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Lieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lieu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolf.
Lieu misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lieu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zane Lieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lieu takes a step back to recover.
Lieu checks a leg kick nicely.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Lieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lieu misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lieu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a good low kick that Lieu was not able to check.
Lieu throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lieu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
letting Lieu counter with a right hand.
Lieu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lieu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolf connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a leg kick
and Lieu counters with a left to the body.
Lieu misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a big head kick but Lieu shrugs it off.
Lieu ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Wolf tries a low kick but Lieu avoids it.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Lieu throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a thumping low kick.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lieu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf connects with an inside leg kick.
Lieu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wolf counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lieu misses with a low kick.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Lieu saw that one coming.
Lieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf throws a low kick, looking for Lieu's leg but Lieu calmly moves out of range.
Lieu lands a nice shot to the body.
Lieu blocks a head kick by Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lieu lands with a good body shot.
Wolf feints and then cracks Lieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lieu down.
Wolf scores with a head kick. Lieu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolf tries a low kick but Lieu avoids it.
Lieu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a head kick but Lieu moves out of range.
Lieu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lieu checks a low kick from Wolf.
Lieu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolf misses with a shot to the body
and Lieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lieu checks a low kick from Wolf.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lieu.
Lieu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lieu loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Lieu tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lieu throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Lieu dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lieu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Lieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf wants to slow Lieu down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lieu stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lieu digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lieu is out of range.
Lieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Lieu misses with an uppercut
and Wolf finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Lieu throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Lieu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lieu misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Lieu misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Lieu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lieu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf throws out a leg kick but Lieu moves out of range and Wolf only half commits.
Wolf looks to land a body kick but Lieu moved away.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. Lieu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lieu misses the body punch
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lieu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lieu loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lieu throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Lieu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lieu throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf slips a jab from Lieu.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lieu throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lieu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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 Jero Wolf.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Zane Lieu!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Zane Lieu!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Zane Lieu!
Zane Lieu wins by unanimous decision!
Zane Lieu is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes to the ring accompanied by Ricochet. Nate Kyzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Clapper!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper tries for a takedown but Kyzer circles away easily
and Clapper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyzer throws a right hand that misses
and Clapper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clapper wants to stand but Kyzer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Clapper controlling the pace.
Clapper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyzer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clapper trying to control the action but Kyzer is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rusty Clapper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kyzer swings widly with a right hand
so Clapper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clapper controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clapper advances to full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clapper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyzer is looking to escape.
Clapper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Clapper landing strikes from the mount and Kyzer is in trouble!
Kyzer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clapper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clapper trying to control but Kyzer is having none of it.
Clapper controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kyzer is squirming around, avoiding Clapper's attempts to control the action.
Clapper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clapper tries to control but Kyzer wriggling away.
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.
Clapper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clapper working for a submission but Kyzer is keeping him at bay.
Kyzer can't escape the position.
Kyzer regains half guard.
Kyzer gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Clapper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clapper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clapper successfully pulls guard.
Kyzer trying to control but Clapper is working from the bottom.
Clapper wants to sweep but no luck.
Clapper keeping moving, preventing Kyzer from controlling successfully.
Nate Kyzer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clapper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clapper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kyzer feints and then cracks Clapper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clapper down.
Kyzer lands the left hand.
Clapper throws a right hand that misses
and Kyzer counters with a nice body shot.
Kyzer works the jab nicely.
Kyzer throws a combination that misses
and Clapper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kyzer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clapper is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapper is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyzer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Kyzer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clapper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kyzer scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clapper throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyzer counters with a nice leg kick.
Kyzer scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Kyzer misses
and Clapper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kyzer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clapper controls the pace.
Clapper looking to sit in guard and control but Kyzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rusty Clapper has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clapper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clapper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clapper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyzer 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.
Kyzer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clapper's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyzer is keen to just control but Clapper is a slippery customer.
Kyzer wants to pass to mount but Clapper is defending the position.
Kyzer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyzer wants to pass to mount but Clapper is defending the position.
Clapper is not content to let Kyzer control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kyzer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clapper's thigh. Clapper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyzer stopping the sweep attempt from Clapper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rusty Clapper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kyzer misses with a leg kick
and Clapper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clapper throws a strike but Kyzer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clapper 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.
Kyzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clapper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clapper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyzer defends well.
Clapper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyzer defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer passes Clapper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kyzer trying to control from Clapper's half guard. Clapper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clapper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyzer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyzer is looking to advance position but Clapper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Clapper unloads with some shots from mount but Kyzer bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clapper looking to control but Kyzer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clapper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clapper avoids the attempt from Kyzer to control.
Clapper trying to control but Kyzer is having none of it.
Clapper seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyzer is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapper lands a heavy elbow.
Kyzer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Clapper lands punches and elbows.
Clapper wants to control but Kyzer is keeping busy.
Kyzer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer is trying to maintain the position but Clapper is very close to passing his half guard.
Clapper controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clapper trying to control from half guard but Kyzer is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rusty Clapper was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Clapper shoots and misses
and Kyzer counters with a straight right hand.
Clapper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Clapper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clapper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Rusty Clapper!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rusty Clapper!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Rusty Clapper!
Rusty Clapper wins by unanimous decision!
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