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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Landry (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Landry!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry is looking to clinch but Wiggins is avoiding it.
Wiggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landry tries to bum rush Wiggins with a series of wild strikes but Wiggins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wiggins counter with a right hand.
Jab by Wiggins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Landry.
Landry fails with the takedown
and Wiggins counters with a thumping low kick.
Adam Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Landry.
Wiggins scoring well with a low kick there.
Landry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Landry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Landry fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Wiggins scores with a four punch combination!
Landry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiggins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wiggins counters with a good, hard body kick but Landry shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins avoids a kick to the body.
Landry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landry misses with the body kick
and Wiggins counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Landry or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiggins which made him look bad.
Landry doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wiggins to counter with a crisp jab.
Landry looks gassed!
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wiggins finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Landry.
Wiggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Landry, pushing him back against the cage.
Wiggins breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landry with a poor takedown
and Wiggins counters with a straight right hand.
Landry forces Wiggins back against the cage and clinches.
Landry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins is looking to slow Landry down with leg kicks.
Landry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiggins swivels and escapes.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Wiggins.
Troy Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiggins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wiggins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Landry is trying to defend but Wiggins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wiggins stands up from half guard.
Landry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wiggins scores with a leg kick.
Landry misses with a takedown attempt - Wiggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wiggins 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wiggins.
Wiggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wiggins is pressed up against the cage. Landry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiggins down to the mat. Wiggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Landry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Landry somewhat.
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Landry.
Landry has his takedown stuffed
and Wiggins counters with an inside leg kick.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Wiggins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins stands and steps away. Landry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Landry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiggins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adam Wiggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiggins keeps Landry at a distance using the push kick.
Troy Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggins throws a leg kick which misses Landry's front leg but catches the back leg as Landry tries to avoid it.
Wiggins drives through and clinches with Landry against the cage.
Wiggins can't break the clinch.
Wiggins successfully pulls guard.
Landry won't allow Wiggins to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is working hard here to advance position.
Wiggins wants to stand and escape but Landry is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wiggins has his feet on Landry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Landry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a wild combination.
Landry closes the distance and clinches up with Wiggins, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes Wiggins against the cage but Wiggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Landry is predictable there
and Wiggins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiggins.
Landry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Landry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiggins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Landry really felt that one!
Landry wants to clinch but Wiggins slips to the side
and Wiggins counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Landry's half guard.
Wiggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Landry trying to hold on to Wiggins's head to control him but Wiggins postures up.
Landry is trying to stand up here but Wiggins is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Landry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wiggins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wiggins dips to his left and cracks Landry with an uppercut!
Landry tries to clinch up but Wiggins circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landry fails to land the takedown.
Wiggins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wiggins throws a head kick that misses.
Landry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wiggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wiggins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Landry gets tackled into the cage by Wiggins. Wiggins maintains the clinch.
Wiggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Landry is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Wiggins.
Landry gets a clinch.
Wiggins pulls guard successfully.
Wiggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wiggins wants to get back to his feet but Landry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Troy Landry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Landry instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Landry is trying to maintain the position but Wiggins is very close to passing his half guard.
Landry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiggins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wiggins stands up and beckons Landry to join him on the feet.
Landry is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wiggins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Landry.
Landry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Landry.
Landry wants to clinch up but Wiggins keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to clinch up but Wiggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Landry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wiggins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Landry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wiggins is in Landry's guard.
Wiggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins is looking to work some ground and pound but Landry has wrist control.
Wiggins throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wiggins has passed into half guard!
Troy Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Wiggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wiggins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wiggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiggins 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wiggins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douggie Gmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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, Douggie Gmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gmore circles away.
Gmore connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Gmore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bellic doesn't seem phased though.
Bellic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gmore as he avoids it easily.
Bellic ducks right into an uppercut from Gmore.
Gmore connects with a crisp jab.
Gmore thuds his right hand into Bellic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Bellic misses with a takedown
and Gmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Douggie Gmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Bellic.
Gmore lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bellic can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gmore and Bellic drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gmore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douggie Gmore!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackob Keen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with You Aint Stoppin Me blaring out of the sound system. Deon Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackob Keen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Keen keeps it at a distance.
Keen feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Keen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Deon Jones has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Keen which made him look bad.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keen counters with a straight right hand.
Keen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Keen which made him look bad.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keen throws a big shot that misses.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keen.
Keen throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Keen catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Keen counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch but Keen is avoiding it.
A jab from Keen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Keen blocks it.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones wants to clinch but Keen slips to the side
and Keen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keen's waist but Keen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Keen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones tries to clinch up but Keen circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Keen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Keen.
Jackob Keen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Keen backpedaling.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Keen.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones defending well as Keen loads up on a big left hand.
Keen misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones slips a jab from Keen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Keen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackob Keen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deon Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keen is defending well for now.
Keen tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keen's brow.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Keen is blocking nicely.
Keen is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Keen 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Keen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Keen misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keen fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Keen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackob Keen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones clinches.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keen takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is looking to control Keen's arms but Keen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keen's efforts to push away.
Keen is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Keen 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.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Keen's shoulder, as Keen tries to avoid the shot.
Keen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keen.
Keen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keen misses with a straight left.
Keen swinging wildly here.
Keen lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deon Jones's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Keen finish him?!
Jones tries to clinch but Keen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackob Keen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deon Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Keen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones defending well as Keen loads up on a big left hand.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Keen.
Keen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Keen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Keen does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Keen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Keen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keen is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones taking a breather.
Keen is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones has Keen pressed against the cage, preventing Keen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keen tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Keen breaks from the clinch.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keen connects with a single shot there.
Deon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to clinch but Keen moves out of range.
Jones moves away from the strike by Keen.
Keen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Keen looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Keen avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keen.
Jones has Keen pressed against the cage, preventing Keen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Keen has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackob Keen.
I've got Keen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackob Keen!
Jackob Keen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes. This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Story!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger throws a hook but Story avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Story.
Story moves out of range as Ellenberger strikes.
Story shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellenberger but Ellenberger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Story.
Story works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Story throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ellenberger wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Story scoring with punches from side control.
Story working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger taking a bit of punishment here - Story scoring with strikes.
Story postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ellenberger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellenberger tries to get out of the position.
Story connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ellenberger some visible discomfort.
Story scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ellenberger to see if he's OK.
Ellenberger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Story working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger is pushing Story's head away, looking to escape. Story manages to hold on to the position though.
Story cracks Ellenberger with a big right hand but Ellenberger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Story has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellenberger is not content to let Story control the position.
Ellenberger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Story fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ellenberger is letting Story control him for a moment.
Story trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.
Ellenberger tries to escape but Story is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellenberger keeps working.
Story working the ground and pound.
Ellenberger is pushing Story's head away, looking to escape. Story manages to hold on to the position though.
Story sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ellenberger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Story scoring with punches and elbows.
Story scores with punches from side control.
Ellenberger is pushing Story's head away, looking to escape. Story manages to hold on to the position though.
Story landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Story cracks Ellenberger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Story lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Story seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Story tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Story throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Story trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.
Story is putting a hurting on Ellenberger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ellenberger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Story has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Story thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Story lands some shots froms side control.
Ellenberger pushes Story away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Story gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Story connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ellenberger some visible discomfort.
Ellenberger is rocked!
Story scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ellenberger to see if he's OK.
Oh Ellenberger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ellenberger tries to escape but Story is in control.
Ellenberger is breathing heavily.
Story landing strikes.
A big shot lands for Story! That's hurt Ellenberger! Will he recover? Story fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Story!
Rick Story is the new welterweight champion!
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FIGHT
RATING
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