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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Turner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
Turner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Andrew Sanchez has been cut.
Turner looking to stall.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Turner is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez prevents Turner from standing back up.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
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!
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Turner is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner is stalling here.
Sanchez jumps guard but Turner stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sanchez trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Andrew Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a high kick!
Andrew Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Turner.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Turner.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Turner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Turner.
A big left from Turner misses.
Sanchez rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Turner tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Reggie Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turner checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Turner tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Turner.
Turner controlling the action here for a moment.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Turner tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turner to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a knee to the head.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Turner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner controlling the action here for a moment.
Reggie Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reggie Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Turner is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez working Turner over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Hendricks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Savage's chin.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Savage!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
Hendricks shoots in and drives through. Savage sprawls well.
Savage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendricks in his tracks.
It looks like Johnny Hendricks has been cut.
Savage tries to sprawl but Hendricks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Hendricks.
Savage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is pushing Hendricks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hendricks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Savage.
Savage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hendricks can't fight it off and eventually Savage manages to take the fight to the floor. Hendricks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendricks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hendricks tries to get out of the position.
Savage wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Savage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendricks, up you get!
Savage instigates a clinch.
Savage has Hendricks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Savage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hendricks tumbling to the mat - Savage dives into Hendricks's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage is working Hendricks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Savage gets to his feet - Hendricks follows without any prompting.
Nice cross by Savage.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage darts in and clinches Hendricks up against the cage.
Savage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendricks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savage gets to his feet. Hendricks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyson Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage pulls Hendricks into guard.
Savage pushes Hendricks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendricks, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Savage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hendricks to the mat. Hendricks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hendricks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage stands up from Hendricks's guard - Savage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Savage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Savage duly obliges.
Hendricks is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Hendricks.
A knee to the head by Savage.
Savage has clasped his hands together around Hendricks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Savage cracks Hendricks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savage grinds an elbow into Hendricks's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage rushes Hendricks and presses him up against the cage.
Savage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hendricks can't fight it off and eventually Savage manages to take the fight to the floor. Hendricks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks is controlling Savage's posture.
Savage postures up and lands a big shot to Hendricks's brow.
Hendricks working a defensive guard but Savage manages to pass into side control anyway.
Savage cracks Hendricks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Savage immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hendricks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Savage!
A relieved looking Tyson Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Circle Jerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Circle Jerk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Circle Jerk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerk scores with a decent looking hook.
Jerk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jerk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Macdonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Jerk circles away.
Macdonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Macdonald decides to stand back up.
Jerk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macdonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jerk rushes Macdonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jerk - that landed with a thud.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jerk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald prevents Jerk from breaking the clinch.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald stalling against the cage.
Jerk scores with a shoulder strike.
Jerk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macdonald backwards.
Macdonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald prevents Jerk from breaking the clinch.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jerk has had enough of the clinch but Macdonald keeps him there for the moment.
Macdonald is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Jerk.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Jerk.
Jerk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerk avoids it.
Jerk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald looking to stall.
Jerk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macdonald backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Jerk.
Macdonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jerk blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jerk is keeping busy.
Jerk manages to break the clinch.
Circle Jerk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jerk scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jerk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jerk takes the fight into the clinch.
Jerk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jerk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macdonald backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jerk.
Jerk lands a hook that snaps the head of Macdonald backwards.
Macdonald is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jerk.
Oh Macdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jerk is keeping busy.
Jerk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Macdonald! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jerk is unloading with more strikes now! Macdonald drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Circle Jerk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmonte has chosen Los Lobos - Cancion Del Mariachi as his entrance music. Mark Calahan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Belmonte's chin.
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Calahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Belmonte!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calahan has a takedown stuffed.
Belmonte works Calahan's body with a nice hook.
Belmonte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calahan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calahan is breathing heavily.
Belmonte scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Mark Calahan has been cut.
Mark Calahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmonte drops Calahan with a huge uppercut! Calahan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Belmonte is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Belmonte!
After the big win, Rodrigo Belmonte made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Cass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Cass has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Cass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzo Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbott gets a clinch.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cass clinches.
Nice elbow from Abbott.
It looks like Jeffrey Cass has been cut.
Cass misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Cass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbott tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Cass. No joy for Abbott on that attempt.
Abbott moves in looking to clinch but Cass pushes him off.
Abbott tries to clinch up
and Cass counters with a series of strikes. Abbott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott fails with a takedown attempt.
Cass fails with a takedown attempt.
Abbott tries to clinch but Cass is having none of it.
Cass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abbott, pushing him back against the cage.
Cass looking to stall.
Abbott keeps control of Cass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Abbott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeffrey Cass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abbott tries to clinch there but Cass circles away.
Abbott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cass is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Abbott instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abbott looking to throw knees to the head but Cass is blocking nicely.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Abbott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott has managed to clinch.
Abbott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cass misses with a series of wild punches.
Cass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abbott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abbott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott looks gassed!
Abbott avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cass.
Cass in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abbott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cass in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Abbott takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cass in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cass has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab from Cass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cass.
Abbott is looking to clinch.
Cass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abbott tries a head kick but it misses.
Cass gets a takedown into half guard.
Cass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abbott pushes Cass off looking to stand but Cass dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cass.
Cass seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Abbott is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeffrey Cass!
Jeffrey Cass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Ruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilian O Donnel (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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26
188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Ruud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kilian O Donnel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruud tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donnel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruud closes the distance but O Donnel moves to the side
and Ruud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruud moves in looking to clinch but O Donnel pushes him off.
Ruud closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Donnel counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruud moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruud blocks the elbow strike.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Donnel tries to stall but Ruud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kilian O Donnel has been cut.
O Donnel avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruud.
Ruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Donnel blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, O Donnel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruud throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Donnel wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from O Donnel.
O Donnel tries to work over Ruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruud.
Ruud landing knees to the head.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but O Donnel blocks it.
Ruud misses with a knee strike.
Ruud misses with a knee to the head.
Ruud lands an elbow that stopped O Donnel in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Donnel blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from O Donnel.
Ruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruud.
That has opened up Kilian O Donnel's cut even more.
O Donnel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruud backwards.
Ruud blocks an uppercut.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but O Donnel blocks it.
O Donnel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Donnel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Donnel lands with a light punch inside.
O Donnel misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Donnel blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruud connects with a knee to the head.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruud is breathing heavily.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Donnel avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruud.
O Donnel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Donnel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from O Donnel fails to land.
Ruud misses with a knee strike.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Donnel has had enough of the clinch but Ruud keeps him there for the moment.
Ruud misses with an elbow strike.
O Donnel lands with a left to the head.
O Donnel lands with a light punch inside.
Ruud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Donnel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruud backwards.
O Donnel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Donnel blocks it with crossed arms.
O Donnel looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnel pushes Ruud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Ruud.
Ruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Donnel blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donnel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruud backwards.
A short left from O Donnel.
Ruud throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Donnel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruud blocking some punches.
O Donnel dodges an elbow strike from Ruud.
O Donnel is leaning against Ruud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Donnel is trying to stall.
O Donnel lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruud misses with a knee to the head.
Ruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Donnel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Donnel tries a knee to the head but Ruud blocks it.
O Donnel tries to stall but Ruud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kilian O Donnel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilian O Donnel'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.
O Donnel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruud counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruud just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Donnel's brow.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruud just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Donnel's brow.
Ruud looking to throw knees to the head but O Donnel is blocking nicely.
Ruud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Donnel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruud backwards.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lars Ruud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruud scores with a knee to the head.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Donnel lands an uppercut.
O Donnel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruud.
O Donnel lands with a right to the head.
O Donnel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruud looking to throw knees to the head but O Donnel is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Donnel misses with a knee to the head.
O Donnel tries a knee to the head but Ruud blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnel throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Donnel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruud pushes off an throws an elbow but O Donnel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruud misses with a knee to the head.
O Donnel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruud tries to land a knee to the head but O Donnel blocks with his arms.
Ruud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Donnel lands a left hand.
O Donnel stalling in the clinch but Ruud improves position.
O Donnel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donnel tries to throw a body punch but Ruud avoids it by throwing O Donnel back against the cage.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but O Donnel blocks it.
Knees to the body from O Donnel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donnel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruud backwards.
O Donnel tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruud avoids the damage to the body.
O Donnel looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Donnel is trying to stall.
Ruud landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from O Donnel - that landed with a thud.
O Donnel gets through Ruud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruud as O Donnel tries to tie him up.
O Donnel tries a body shot but Ruud blocks it.
O Donnel gets through Ruud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Donnel gets through Ruud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Donnel avoids the elbow strike from Ruud, against the cage.
O Donnel lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donnel.
O Donnel can't find room to land a body shot as Ruud controls the action.
Ruud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Donnel pushes Ruud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Donnel scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Donnel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donnel lands with a left to the head.
O Donnel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donnel misses with a knee to the head.
Ruud blocks an uppercut.
Ruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Donnel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Donnel blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Donnel is struggling to control the position.
Ruud lands an elbow inside that O Donnel shrugs off.
O Donnel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnel scores with a shot to the side of Ruud's head.
Ruud throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Donnel stalling in the clinch.
O Donnel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruud backwards.
Ruud is rocked!
O Donnel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donnel takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, O Donnel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Ruud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruud looking to throw knees to the head but O Donnel is blocking nicely.
O Donnel lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Donnel has Ruud pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ruud is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from O Donnel - that's hurt Ruud badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ruud is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ruud doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kilian O Donnel!
After winning the bout, Kilian O Donnel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dolce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
209 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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23
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dolce!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dolce lands in his opponent's guard.
Dolce is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maldonado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dolce is looking to defend but Maldonado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dolce! Maldonado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dolce taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergio Maldonado!
Sergio Maldonado took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason McGillivary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillivary has chosen Gold on the Ceiling as his entrance music. Franklin Garcia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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29
175 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason McGillivary!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillivary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGillivary as he avoids it easily.
Garcia moves out of range as McGillivary strikes.
McGillivary jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and McGillivary counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from McGillivary.
Some wild striking there from McGillivary.
McGillivary scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries for a takedown but McGillivary circles away easily
and McGillivary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillivary throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for McGillivary.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGillivary.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and McGillivary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGillivary misses the shot to the body.
McGillivary lands a nice looking body shot.
McGillivary lands the left hand.
McGillivary connects with a single shot there.
McGillivary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillivary digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGillivary throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGillivary lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGillivary lands a nice looking body shot.
McGillivary lands a front kick.
McGillivary throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillivary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGillivary throws a shot to the body.
A jab from McGillivary does it's job there.
McGillivary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGillivary moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garcia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGillivary jabs at Garcia's body.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGillivary bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Mason McGillivary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from McGillivary does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillivary fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGillivary. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGillivary throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGillivary misses with a wild body shot.
McGillivary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
McGillivary throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGillivary misses with an uppercut.
McGillivary stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGillivary throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason McGillivary dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia staying out of range there.
McGillivary throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and McGillivary counters with a leg kick.
McGillivary connects with a solid leg kick.
McGillivary scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGillivary scores with a leg kick.
McGillivary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Mason McGillivary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGillivary throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
McGillivary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia gets the takedown into side control.
McGillivary sneaks back into half guard.
McGillivary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGillivary is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
McGillivary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGillivary is on top in guard.
McGillivary is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGillivary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGillivary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGillivary stops Garcia from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
McGillivary postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGillivary preventing the sweep.
McGillivary landing some decent shots from guard.
McGillivary trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGillivary passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGillivary tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McGillivary prevents Garcia from escaping the position.
McGillivary lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGillivary trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
An elbow from McGillivary crashes against the mat.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - McGillivary scoring with strikes.
McGillivary is staying tight to Garcia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGillivary misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGillivary misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
McGillivary works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGillivary working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillivary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillivary throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGillivary misses with the ground and pound.
McGillivary working the body and head with strikes.
McGillivary landing strikes.
McGillivary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGillivary in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGillivary misses with the ground and pound.
Garcia is not content to let McGillivary control the position.
McGillivary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason McGillivary 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGillivary is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, McGillivary circles away and we're back to standing.
McGillivary scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by McGillivary.
McGillivary cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
McGillivary looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
McGillivary lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McGillivary there.
Mason McGillivary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGillivary fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
McGillivary stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGillivary.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillivary lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGillivary takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
McGillivary connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
McGillivary digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
McGillivary scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGillivary scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
Garcia slips a straight right by McGillivary.
McGillivary swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McGillivary.
McGillivary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
McGillivary lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Some wild striking there from McGillivary.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGillivary.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGillivary connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from McGillivary as Garcia shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from McGillivary.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGillivary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and McGillivary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillivary connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason McGillivary is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGillivary jabs at Garcia's body.
McGillivary lands with a cross.
McGillivary connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGillivary throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
McGillivary is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGillivary moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. McGillivary catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
McGillivary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGillivary misses the shot to the body.
McGillivary scores with a shot to the body.
McGillivary scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGillivary misses with a body kick.
McGillivary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason McGillivary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGillivary 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason McGillivary!
Mason McGillivary is the new welterweight champion!
Mason McGillivary decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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