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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between C G Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, C G Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Gardner persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Gardner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gardner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Luke Gardner has been cut.
Gardner slips a jab from Stark.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Gardner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardner feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
A jab from Gardner misses.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gardner lands with a good body shot.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from Gardner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner scores with a nice body kick.
Stark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like C G Stark has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gardner lands a head shot.
Gardner misses with a straight right.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner thows a body kick. Stark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stark takes a step back to recover.
Gardner misses with a body shot
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
Gardner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark is rocked!
Gardner lands an uppercut, right on the button! Stark tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Gardner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravado comes to the cage accompanied by Pray. Tuhkasaari has chosen Proteus - Full Metal Jacket as his entrance music. 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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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhkasaari checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravado.
A jab from Tuhkasaari does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Tuhkasaari.
A punch combination from Bravado misses.
Tuhkasaari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuhkasaari thows a leg kick but Bravado checks it
and Bravado counters with a left and a right that stings Tuhkasaari.
Bravado moves out of range of the body kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bravado avoids a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bravado misses with a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice body shot.
Bravado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuhkasaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravado throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Tuhkasaari finds it's target.
Tuhkasaari looks to land a left hand but Bravado moved out of range nicely.
Bravado takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Tuhkasaari scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a hook but Bravado avoids it easily.
Bravado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bravado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari obviously looking to wear him down.
Bravado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari wants to slow Bravado down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuhkasaari misses with a shot to the body
and Bravado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuhkasaari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bravado misses with a body kick.
Bravado checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tuhkasaari wants to sweep here but Bravado controlling him for the moment.
Tuhkasaari is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tuhkasaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bravado manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuhkasaari pushes down on Bravado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravado wants to get back to full guard.
Bravado has hold of Tuhkasaari's hands but Tuhkasaari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravado is looking for a sweep. Tuhkasaari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tuhkasaari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuhkasaari is thwarting Bravado's attempts to control the position.
Tuhkasaari prevents Bravado from standing back up.
Tuhkasaari trying to mount his opponent but Bravado defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari thows a huge punch but Bravado dodges it nicely.
Tuhkasaari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bravado is trying to control but can't.
Tuhkasaari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the action but Bravado is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tuhkasaari connects with a nice short shot to Bravado's temple.
Tuhkasaari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuhkasaari is trying to control the action in half guard but Bravado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bravado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tuhkasaari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuhkasaari trying to control but Bravado is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
Tuhkasaari advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tuhkasaari wants to pass the guard but Bravado is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravado gets back to full guard.
Tuhkasaari looking to pass the guard.
Bravado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuhkasaari passes Bravado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravado is not content to let Tuhkasaari control the position.
Bravado is looking to control Tuhkasaari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bravado avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that round.
That's time! Bravado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bravado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tuhkasaari delivers a nice body kick.
Tuhkasaari fails to land the takedown.
Tuhkasaari dives in and scores a takedown into Bravado's guard.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Bravado keeping full guard, as Tuhkasaari tries to pass.
Bravado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuhkasaari throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuhkasaari is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuhkasaari is just out of range.
Bravado is looking to chop away at Tuhkasaari's legs.
Bravado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuhkasaari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bravado is out of range.
Tuhkasaari lands a nice hook to Bravado's body. Bravado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bravado throws a low kick but Tuhkasaari avoids it.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuhkasaari drives through with a takedown into Bravado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bravado seems keen to control Tuhkasaari's posture.
Tuhkasaari working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuhkasaari is aware though and is defending well.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuhkasaari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuhkasaari scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuhkasaari advances position into side control!
Tuhkasaari is looking to take a break and control but Bravado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bravado down.
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuhkasaari tries for a kimura but Bravado is defending well.
Tuhkasaari postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bravado is not content to let Tuhkasaari control the position.
Bravado is looking to reverse the position.
Tuhkasaari lands a few punches from side control.
Tuhkasaari working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bravado is looking to reverse the position.
Bravado prevents Tuhkasaari from moving into mount.
Bravado wants to control but Tuhkasaari postures up.
Tuhkasaari throws a strike aimed at the side of Bravado's head but Bravado avoids it well.
Tuhkasaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuhkasaari scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravado is pushing Tuhkasaari's head away, looking to escape. Tuhkasaari manages to hold on to the position though.
Bravado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tuhkasaari manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuhkasaari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tuhkasaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bravado manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bravado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuhkasaari scores with a push kick.
Bravado thuds his shin into the meat of Tuhkasaari's side.
Tuhkasaari connects with the punch.
Bravado avoids a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tuhkasaari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bravado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Bravado throws a body kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravado but Bravado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tuhkasaari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tuhkasaari blocks the low kick.
Tuhkasaari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bravado.
Bravado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bravado throws a low kick but Tuhkasaari moves out of range easily.
Tuhkasaari throws a big shot that misses.
Tuhkasaari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravado under the eye.
Bravado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravado cracks the inside of Tuhkasaari's front leg.
Bravado stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari.
Eddie Bravado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bravado.
Bravado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but Bravado avoids it.
Bravado throws a low kick but Tuhkasaari avoids it.
Bravado throws a good cross that connects.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range as Bravado throws a body kick.
Bravado throws a leg kick but Tuhkasaari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tuhkasaari looks to throw the jab but Bravado is out of range.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravado takes one to the side of the head.
Bravado moves out of range as Tuhkasaari strikes.
Bravado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bravado wants to control but Tuhkasaari is having none of it.
Tuhkasaari looking to control but Bravado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bravado has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tuhkasaari working for a submission but Bravado is keeping him at bay.
Tuhkasaari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravado tries to reverse the position but Tuhkasaari maintains control.
Tuhkasaari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tuhkasaari landing shots from mount.
Bravado wants to hold on but Tuhkasaari pushes him away.
Bravado is looking to improve his position but Tuhkasaari isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bravado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tuhkasaari breaks from Bravado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuhkasaari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuhkasaari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tuhkasaari prevents Bravado from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teppo Tuhkasaari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravado is squirming around, avoiding Tuhkasaari's attempts to control the action.
Tuhkasaari landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tuhkasaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuhkasaari 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tuhkasaari!
Teppo Tuhkasaari was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Leclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leclair comes to the cage accompanied by king crimson - 21st century schizoid man . This should be a great matchup!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Leclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a right hand that Leclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Leclair also avoids with ease.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leclair controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Leclair seems keen to control Phillips's posture.
Leclair keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips is pushing down on Leclair's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leclair is fighting to maintain full guard but Phillips has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Leclair defends the submission attempt.
Leclair won't allow Phillips to pass to mount.
Phillips in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leclair tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Phillips!
Philip Phillips really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon comes to the cage accompanied by thai fight music. Negreanu has chosen Make Her Say - Kid Cudi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Negreanu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Negreanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Negreanu.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payakaroon tries to work over Negreanu's front leg with a kick but Negreanu checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Payakaroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Negreanu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Negreanu slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Negreanu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Negreanu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payakaroon checks it well.
Negreanu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Negreanu lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Negreanu tries to score with a low kick but Payakaroon moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
and Payakaroon counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negreanu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Negreanu misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Negreanu.
Payakaroon takes one on the button.
Jab by Negreanu.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Negreanu moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Negreanu moves out of range easily.
Negreanu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payakaroon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Negreanu.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Negreanu moved away.
Negreanu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Negreanu moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon ducks right into an uppercut from Negreanu.
Payakaroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body
and Negreanu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Negreanu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Negreanu counters with a big head kick but Payakaroon shrugs it off.
Payakaroon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Negreanu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Negreanu.
A telegraphed right hand from Negreanu misses the target.
Negreanu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Negreanu checks it well.
Negreanu cracks Payakaroon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu takes one on the button.
Payakaroon loads up on a big right hand but Negreanu slips the punch.
Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payakaroon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Negreanu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Payakaroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Negreanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Negreanu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negreanu.
Negreanu tries to clinch up.
Negreanu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon misses with a combination
and Negreanu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakaroon thinking.
Negreanu throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Payakaroon is avoiding it.
Negreanu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payakaroon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Negreanu.
Negreanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Negreanu moves out of range of the body kick.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Payakaroon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Negreanu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Negreanu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Payakaroon sprawls well initially but Negreanu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Payakaroon is looking for a sweep. Negreanu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negreanu stalling away here and it's allowed Payakaroon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Negreanu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Negreanu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from Negreanu.
A telegraphed right hand from Negreanu misses the target.
Payakaroon thows a leg kick but Negreanu checks it
and Negreanu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Negreanu misses with a wild body shot.
Negreanu misses with a two punch combination.
Payakaroon cracks Negreanu with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Negreanu. That did some damage!
Negreanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Negreanu.
Negreanu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payakaroon under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakaroon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Negreanu blocks the leg kick.
Negreanu blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Negreanu tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.
Negreanu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Negreanu counters with a body kick.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Negreanu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakaroon walks into a jab.
Payakaroon throws a chopping leg kick but Negreanu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Negreanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Negreanu down.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Negreanu.
Payakaroon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Negreanu is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu thumps Payakaroon with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Negreanu.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon tried to score with a low kick but Negreanu checks it.
Negreanu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back to recover.
Payakaroon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Negreanu connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Negreanu.
Negreanu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Negreanu looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Negreanu throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu fails to land the takedown.
Payakaroon tried to score with a low kick but Negreanu checks it.
Negreanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon avoids it really well and circles away.
Negreanu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Negreanu dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
Negreanu misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Negreanu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Negreanu lands with an overhand left.
Negreanu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu throws the kick towards the body but Payakaroon avoids it.
Negreanu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks a leg kick.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the leg kick from Negreanu.
Payakaroon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Negreanu blocks the body kick.
Payakaroon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Negreanu darts in and clinches Payakaroon up against the cage.
Negreanu tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon is trying to break free.
Negreanu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Negreanu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Negreanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Negreanu persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Negreanu throws a solid leg kick but Payakaroon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Negreanu.
Negreanu pushes Payakaroon up against the cage in a clinch.
Negreanu tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Negreanu back against the cage.
Negreanu scores with a shot to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Negreanu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Negreanu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Negreanu lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Negreanu misses with some punches.
Negreanu can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Negreanu tries to land a knee to the head but Payakaroon blocks with his arms.
Payakaroon trying to stall but Negreanu improves his position.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Negreanu is defending well for now.
Negreanu lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon has Negreanu pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon is looking to control Negreanu's arms but Negreanu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payakaroon has his back to the cage.
Negreanu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Negreanu avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Negreanu.
Payakaroon is trying to push Negreanu away but Negreanu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Negreanu.
Negreanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Negreanu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Negreanu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negreanu misses with a punch on the inside.
Negreanu swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu lands with a left to the head.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Negreanu looking to slow down the pace here.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch.
Negreanu lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Negreanu misses with the body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreanu misses with a low kick.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Negreanu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Negreanu lands a nice looking body kick.
Negreanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Negreanu defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Negreanu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakaroon scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Negreanu down.
Negreanu tried to score with a low kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Negreanu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Negreanu throws out a leg kick but Payakaroon moves out of range and Negreanu only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Payakaroon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Negreanu - the referee stops the clock and Payakaroon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Negreanu. Payakaroon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Negreanu misses with a body kick.
Negreanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Negreanu's front leg but catches the back leg as Negreanu tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Negreanu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakaroon - the referee stops the clock and Negreanu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakaroon. Negreanu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Negreanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Negreanu circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Negreanu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Negreanu lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Negreanu dips to his left and cracks Payakaroon with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Negreanu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Negreanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Negreanu 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Negreanu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Negreanu thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isildor has chosen The Hobbit Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKendrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Isildor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKendrick misses with a body kick.
Isildor walks into a straight right hand from McKendrick.
McKendrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKendrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Isildor counters with a thumping low kick.
McKendrick misses with the combination.
McKendrick misses with a body punch
and Isildor counters with a slapping leg kick.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses.
Isildor scoring well with a low kick there.
McKendrick slips under a jab from Isildor.
Luke McKendrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKendrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isildor throws a push kick but McKendrick slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor throws a low kick but McKendrick avoids it.
Some wild striking there from McKendrick.
McKendrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKendrick lands a two punch combo.
Isildor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKendrick thows a leg kick but Isildor checks it
and Isildor counters with a body kick that stops McKendrick in his tracks momentarily.
McKendrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Isildor counters with a head kick that drops McKendrick to the mat! McKendrick scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Isildor is predictable there
and McKendrick counters with a straight right hand.
McKendrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Isildor counters with a low kick, right behind McKendrick 's knee.
Isildor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKendrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKendrick throws a nice looking combination but Isildor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Isildor scores with a leg kick.
McKendrick misses with a body kick.
McKendrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Isildor feints and then cracks McKendrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKendrick down.
McKendrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Isildor but Isildor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKendrick is breathing heavily.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from McKendrick misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick throws a leg kick but Isildor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKendrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Brett Isildor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKendrick shoots in and gets a takedown into Isildor's guard.
Isildor trying to keep a closed guard but McKendrick is proving a slippery customer.
McKendrick trying to control but Isildor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKendrick won't allow Isildor to sweep him here.
McKendrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Isildor is keeping the position for now.
McKendrick is working hard here to advance position.
Isildor working a defensive guard here.
McKendrick trying to control but Isildor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McKendrick gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Isildor to counter with a crisp jab.
Isildor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isildor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses.
Isildor stuffs the takedown attempt from McKendrick. McKendrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Isildor wants to land a leg kick but McKendrick is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isildor wants to slow McKendrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Isildor throws a low kick but McKendrick avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Isildor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Isildor throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKendrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKendrick connects with a solid leg kick.
Isildor lands a leg kick that knocks McKendrick off balance momentarily.
McKendrick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKendrick scores with the left hand. Isildor knows he should have avoided that one.
McKendrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Isildor sprawls well. He's pushed McKendrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Isildor keeps McKendrick at a distance using the push kick.
McKendrick throws a sloppy head kick
and Isildor counters with a straight right hand.
McKendrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Isildor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKendrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor connects with a crisp jab.
Isildor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Isildor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Isildor misses with a kick to the body.
McKendrick throws a nice looking combination but Isildor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Isildor throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKendrick counters with a left to the body.
Isildor blocks a head kick by McKendrick.
McKendrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by McKendrick as he checks the leg kick.
McKendrick throws a nice looking combination but Isildor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick throws an off balance right hand
and Isildor counters with a head kick. That will keep McKendrick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isildor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKendrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Isildor.
McKendrick scores with a jab.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses
and Isildor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isildor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKendrick.
McKendrick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Isildor is fending him off so far but McKendrick persists. Nope, Isildor circles away and we're back to standing.
McKendrick misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKendrick throws a series of punches but Isildor moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor throws a leg kick but McKendrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Isildor scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Isildor checks a leg kick.
McKendrick misses with a hook.
Isildor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Isildor misses with a low kick as McKendrick jumps back.
A head kick misses from Isildor.
Isildor thows a leg kick but McKendrick checks it
and McKendrick counters with an inside leg kick.
Isildor is looking to slow McKendrick down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Isildor.
McKendrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Isildor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKendrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Isildor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKendrick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke McKendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isildor is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKendrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Isildor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isildor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKendrick checks it well.
Isildor connects with a high kick.
McKendrick is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Isildor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Isildor 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!
McKendrick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Isildor.
McKendrick shoots for a takedown but Isildor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Isildor throws a leg kick but McKendrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKendrick throws a right and a left that Isildor avoids nicely.
Isildor cracks the inside of McKendrick's front leg.
Isildor throws a big shot that misses.
Isildor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKendrick.
Isildor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKendrick misses with a head kick.
McKendrick avoids a kick to the body.
Brett Isildor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick shoots in for a takedown but Isildor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isildor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isildor throws a leg kick but McKendrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKendrick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Isildor if he has to take too many more of those.
McKendrick throws a body punch but Isildor moves out of range.
Isildor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKendrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Isildor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKendrick is out of range.
Isildor connects with a solid leg kick.
McKendrick misses with a leg kick
and Isildor counters with an outside leg kick.
Isildor throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKendrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKendrick if he has to take too many more of those.
Isildor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Isildor.
Luke McKendrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKendrick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKendrick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKendrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isildor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke McKendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isildor cracks the inside of McKendrick's front leg.
Isildor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKendrick's calf.
Isildor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Isildor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKendrick.
McKendrick misses with an uppercut.
Isildor thumps McKendrick with a low kick.
Luke McKendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKendrick looks to land a left hand but Isildor moved out of range nicely.
McKendrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKendrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Isildor scores with a nice strike.
McKendrick jabs Isildor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor throws out a leg kick but McKendrick moves out of range and Isildor only half commits.
McKendrick shoots for a takedown but Isildor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Isildor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKendrick.
Isildor scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Isildor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isildor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Isildor lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKendrick's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isildor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Isildor scores with the left hand. McKendrick knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Isildor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Isildor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Isildor!
During a confident post fight interview, Brett Isildor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silverton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverton's choice of entrance music: Seven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Silverton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlebeef walks into a left hand.
Fizzlebeef misses with a hook.
Joey Silverton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fizzlebeef scores with a hook to the body. Silverton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fizzlebeef lands a nice shot that snaps Silverton's head back.
Silverton moves away from the strike by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silverton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fizzlebeef scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fizzlebeef throws the left hand but Silverton avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef throws a jab but it's blocked by Silverton.
Silverton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fizzlebeef avoids it really well and circles away.
Silverton walks into a stiff left hand from Fizzlebeef.
Silverton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fizzlebeef.
A big right from Fizzlebeef misses.
Silverton throws a hook to the side of Fizzlebeef's head but Fizzlebeef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef misses with a series of wild punches.
Fizzlebeef connects with a crisp jab.
Fizzlebeef throws a big shot that misses.
Silverton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fizzlebeef misses.
Silverton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silverton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silverton misses with a left hand
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fizzlebeef lands the left hand.
Fizzlebeef misses with a straight left.
Fizzlebeef throws out a leg kick but Silverton moves out of range and Fizzlebeef only half commits.
Silverton misses the jab.
Roll Fizzlebeef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silverton's corner calls for a 1-2. Silverton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Silverton.
Fizzlebeef throws the left hand but Silverton avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverton misses with a wild body shot.
Silverton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silverton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silverton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fizzlebeef walks into a straight right hand from Silverton.
Fizzlebeef is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silverton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fizzlebeef scores with a spinning back kick!
Fizzlebeef is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fizzlebeef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silverton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silverton checks a leg kick nicely.
Fizzlebeef lands with an overhand left.
Silverton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silverton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silverton. Fizzlebeef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fizzlebeef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silverton is able to avoid easily.
Silverton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fizzlebeef connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silverton scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silverton is able to avoid easily.
Fizzlebeef defending well as Silverton loads up on a big left hand.
Fizzlebeef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fizzlebeef blocks a jab.
Silverton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fizzlebeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Silverton.
Silverton slips a straight right by Fizzlebeef.
A cross from Fizzlebeef lands.
Silverton misses with a hook.
Fizzlebeef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silverton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fizzlebeef.
Silverton misses with an uppercut.
Fizzlebeef has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fizzlebeef misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Fizzlebeef as he connects with a hook.
Fizzlebeef throws a jab but it's blocked by Silverton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fizzlebeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Silverton.
Silverton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silverton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silverton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silverton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fizzlebeef connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fizzlebeef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fizzlebeef stuffs the takedown.
Roll Fizzlebeef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Silverton.
A telegraphed right hand from Fizzlebeef misses the target.
Fizzlebeef moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fizzlebeef slips a straight right by Silverton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silverton throws a hook but Fizzlebeef blocks it.
No luck for Silverton with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silverton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silverton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silverton ducks under a wild hook from Fizzlebeef.
Silverton throws an off balance right hand
and Fizzlebeef counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fizzlebeef misses with a looping right.
Fizzlebeef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silverton.
Fizzlebeef tries to score with a low kick but Silverton moves his leg out of the way.
Silverton throws a big shot that misses.
Fizzlebeef lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silverton at a distance.
Fizzlebeef leaves Silverton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silverton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silverton looks to land a combination but Fizzlebeef avoids it well.
Silverton moves out of range as Fizzlebeef strikes.
Fizzlebeef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fizzlebeef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silverton manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverton looks for a takedown but Fizzlebeef sprawls well.
Silverton stuns Fizzlebeef with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fizzlebeef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silverton throws out the jab.
Silverton throws a right hand that Fizzlebeef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fizzlebeef also avoids with ease.
Silverton throws a shot to the body.
Silverton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fizzlebeef is fending him off so far but Silverton persists. Nope, Fizzlebeef circles away and we're back to standing.
Roll Fizzlebeef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Silverton.
Fizzlebeef throws a chopping leg kick but Silverton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fizzlebeef avoids the body shot from Silverton.
Fizzlebeef lands a jab to the head.
Fizzlebeef misses with a low kick.
Silverton cracks Fizzlebeef with an open hand slap.
Fizzlebeef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silverton.
Silverton takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverton walks into a left hand.
Fizzlebeef jabs Silverton right on the nose. Silverton blinks but takes it well.
Fizzlebeef fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silverton misses with a straight right.
Fizzlebeef lands with a good body shot.
Silverton checks a leg kick.
Fizzlebeef thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fizzlebeef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silverton throws an off balance right hand
and Fizzlebeef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fizzlebeef misses with a looping right.
Silverton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fizzlebeef is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silverton.
Silverton staying out of range there.
Silverton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fizzlebeef.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silverton is defended easily by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silverton looking to score a takedown here. Fizzlebeef is defending well but Silverton drives through and ends up in Fizzlebeef's guard.
Silverton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fizzlebeef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silverton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzlebeef defending well though.
Silverton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fizzlebeef keeps working.
Fizzlebeef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fizzlebeef is looking for a sweep. Silverton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverton wants to control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries to kick Silverton off but Silverton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fizzlebeef is looking to control Silverton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fizzlebeef avoid being mounted?
Silverton wants to pass to mount but Fizzlebeef is defending the position.
Fizzlebeef actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silverton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Silverton.
Silverton controlling the action here.
Fizzlebeef is not content to let Silverton control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silverton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roll Fizzlebeef will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fizzlebeef throws a jab when Silverton was well out of range.
Silverton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fizzlebeef on his heels. He'll look to pass Fizzlebeef's guard now, I'm sure.
Fizzlebeef has his foot on Silverton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverton works his way back into a safe position though.
Silverton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fizzlebeef is trying to keep Silverton in close.
Silverton lands a couple of digs.
Silverton passes Fizzlebeef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fizzlebeef is trying to stand up here but Silverton is controlling him well.
Silverton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silverton works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Fizzlebeef really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fizzlebeef is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fizzlebeef is surviving well by controlling Silverton's body position as best he can.
Fizzlebeef regains half guard.
Fizzlebeef wants to get back to his feet.
Fizzlebeef kicks Silverton off and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silverton.
Silverton swings for the body but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Silverton lands a nice hook to Fizzlebeef's body. Fizzlebeef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef misses with a hook. Silverton ducked under it nicely.
Silverton misses with a takedown attempt - Fizzlebeef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fizzlebeef lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silverton at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Fizzlebeef misses.
Fizzlebeef looks to throw the jab but Silverton is out of range.
Silverton moves away from the strike by Fizzlebeef.
Silverton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range as Silverton strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Silverton misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silverton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fizzlebeef thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silverton slips a jab from Fizzlebeef.
Silverton moves away from the strike by Fizzlebeef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fizzlebeef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silverton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fizzlebeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Silverton.
Fizzlebeef scores with a hook to the body. Silverton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fizzlebeef avoids the body shot from Silverton.
Fizzlebeef throws out a loose jab but Silverton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Silverton misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a stiff right hand.
Fizzlebeef bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silverton's head.
Joey Silverton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fizzlebeef thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fizzlebeef throws an overhand right that lands on Silverton's shoulder, as Silverton tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef thumps Silverton with a low kick.
Silverton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fizzlebeef sprawls well. Fizzlebeef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silverton gets slowly back to his feet.
Silverton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silverton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fizzlebeef finds it's way round the side to connect with Silverton's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fizzlebeef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silverton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fizzlebeef looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Silverton with that takedown attempt.
Roll Fizzlebeef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Silverton.
Silverton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Silverton misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silverton throws a looping overhand right but Fizzlebeef ducks down to avoid it.
Silverton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fizzlebeef defends it nicely.
Silverton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef lands a two punch combo.
Fizzlebeef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silverton backs up against the cage.
Fizzlebeef tries to land a leg kick but Silverton saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roll Fizzlebeef.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fizzlebeef, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roll Fizzlebeef!
An out of breath Roll Fizzlebeef thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground. Fedor Belfort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Belfort thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Belfort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Belfort clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belfort tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Belfort has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Belfort is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Belfort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Belfort preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Belfort tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Belfort is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Belfort can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie has control of Belfort's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belfort regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belfort is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Belfort is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Belfort defends it well.
Belfort really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Belfort wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Belfort is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Belfort turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Belfort wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie prevents Belfort from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belfort.
Gracie prevents Belfort from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Belfort is defending the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Belfort scores with strikes from the back.
Belfort has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Belfort is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie breaks Belfort's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is fighting to break Belfort's control of his arms but Belfort is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie is pushing down on Belfort's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belfort is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Belfort kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Belfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belfort, pushing him back against the cage.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Belfort manages to get underhooks.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belfort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Belfort counters with an outside leg kick.
Belfort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belfort feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Belfort then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belfort rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vitor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie cracks Belfort with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range as Belfort strikes.
Belfort misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Fedor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Belfort takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Belfort stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Gracie takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Fedor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gracie.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Belfort.
Belfort breaks from the clinch.
Belfort slips a straight right by Gracie.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie pushes Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
Belfort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Belfort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie punishes Belfort's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belfort on his heels. He'll look to pass Belfort's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Vitor Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie passes into side control, despite Belfort's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Fedor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.
Belfort tries to improve position but can't.
Belfort is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort wants to control but Gracie postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Belfort is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Belfort lands strikes to the head.
Gracie turns into Belfort and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper comes to the cage accompanied by Real Men Wear Skirts. St Croix has chosen Erasure - A Little Respect as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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152 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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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
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques St Croix!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Croix.
St Croix throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper is trying to control St Croix's posture but St Croix avoids it.
Piper controls the position for a moment.
Piper is looking to reverse the position.
Piper sneaks back into half guard.
Piper tries to get to full guard but St Croix has control of the leg.
St Croix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Piper wants to improve his position but St Croix is controlling well.
St Croix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper is looking for a sweep. St Croix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piper trying to control from the bottom.
Piper wants to get back to full guard.
St Croix wants to pass the guard but Piper is defending well.
Piper moves into full guard.
St Croix postures up in Piper's guard and throws a big left but Piper blocks it.
Piper has control of St Croix's left arm, preventing St Croix from doing any damage.
St Croix won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
Piper keeping moving, preventing St Croix from controlling successfully.
Piper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Roddy Piper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Piper misses with a hook. St Croix ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Piper.
St Croix scores with the left hand. Piper knows he should have avoided that one.
Piper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Piper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Piper wants to control from the top but St Croix keeps moving.
Piper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piper postures up in St Croix's guard and throws a big left but St Croix blocks it.
Piper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but St Croix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Croix wants to sweep here but Piper controlling him for the moment.
St Croix pulls Piper in close to his closed guard and prevents Piper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but St Croix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Croix preventing the sweep.
St Croix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
St Croix trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Croix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Piper dives in and scores a takedown into St Croix's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper trying to control but St Croix is working from the bottom.
Piper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper postures up and lands a big shot to St Croix's brow.
Piper trying to control but St Croix is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Croix avoids the head kick by Piper.
St Croix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Piper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
St Croix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Piper cracks St Croix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Croix throws out the jab.
Piper defending well as St Croix loads up on a big left hand.
Piper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Croix avoids a kick to the body.
Piper throws the left hand but St Croix avoids the punch easily.
Piper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix ducks right into an uppercut from Piper.
Piper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piper throws a sloppy head kick and St Croix moves out of range easily.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
Roddy Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piper.
Piper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Croix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piper misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Croix checks a low kick from Piper.
Piper misses with an uppercut.
St Croix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
St Croix lunges at Piper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Piper's hand.
It looks like Roddy Piper has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands a nice looking body kick.
St Croix misses with an uppercut.
Piper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Piper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piper was well out of range. Poor timing from St Croix.
St Croix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piper swivels and escapes.
Piper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
Piper misses with a low kick.
Piper swings for the body but St Croix moves out of range.
St Croix misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piper. Piper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piper lands a head shot.
Piper throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Piper.
Piper lands a right hook to the body.
St Croix scores with a leg kick.
Piper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Croix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Croix misses the jab.
Piper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Piper.
A swing and a miss from St Croix.
St Croix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Piper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Croix on the side of the head.
St Croix looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
St Croix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Croix.
St Croix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piper digs a good hook to St Croix's body.
St Croix misses with an uppercut.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Croix has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piper misses with a looping left.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Piper'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Piper throws the left hand but St Croix avoids the punch easily.
Piper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Croix lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piper throws a hook but St Croix blocks it.
Piper has St Croix up against the cage in a clinch.
Piper looking to throw knees to the head but St Croix is blocking nicely.
Piper tries to land a knee to the head but St Croix blocks with his arms.
Piper misses with a knee strike.
Piper has St Croix pressed against the cage, preventing St Croix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piper lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Croix backwards.
St Croix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piper.
A short right from St Croix.
Piper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Piper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piper is trying to work for a kimura but St Croix is defending well.
St Croix tries to get to full guard but Piper has control of the leg.
St Croix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Piper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Piper's back!
Piper is trying to break free.
St Croix is trying to control but Piper is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Piper working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! St Croix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Piper tries to hold on but St Croix pushes him away.
Piper can't escape the position.
Piper is squirming around, avoiding St Croix's attempts to control the action.
Piper can't escape the position.
Roddy Piper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Croix thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Piper tries to reverse the position but St Croix maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper tries to hold on but St Croix pushes him away.
St Croix looking to finish Piper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Piper!
St Croix postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Piper looks a forlorn figure.
St Croix thowing shots but they're missing.
St Croix looking to finish with strikes here!
Jacques St Croix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Croix throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Piper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Piper regains half guard.
St Croix is keen to just control but Piper is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piper wants to get back to full guard.
St Croix tries to pass to full mount but Piper defends it.
Piper wants to control but St Croix is keeping busy.
St Croix tries to pass to full mount but Piper defends it.
St Croix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Croix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Croix prevents Piper from improving his position.
St Croix thows a huge punch but Piper dodges it nicely.
Piper manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques St Croix.
Well Piper 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Piper!
A victorious Roddy Piper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Bitkit - Explode. McGarrity is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Payback-Slayer. Kearney McGarrity has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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17 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGarrity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Reed.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGarrity.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGarrity backwards.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGarrity wants to stall.
McGarrity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGarrity.
A short uppercut from McGarrity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McGarrity.
McGarrity misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGarrity.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGarrity swings wildly with an uppercut but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McGarrity.
McGarrity blocks an uppercut.
McGarrity wants a takedown.
McGarrity can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGarrity.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
McGarrity wants to get back to striking at distance but Reed won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGarrity lands with a light punch inside.
McGarrity is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGarrity persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reed controlling the position.
McGarrity is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarrity throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarrity throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarrity throwing strikes but missing.
McGarrity has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarrity is pushing down on Reed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reed is fighting to maintain full guard but McGarrity has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGarrity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGarrity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
McGarrity wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
McGarrity thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGarrity scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGarrity controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kearney McGarrity will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGarrity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGarrity scrambles back to his feet.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but McGarrity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Travis Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed lands the left hand.
McGarrity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed tries to move into range but McGarrity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGarrity misses with a hook.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarrity counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGarrity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGarrity.
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!
McGarrity misses with an uppercut.
Reed moves out of range as McGarrity strikes.
McGarrity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGarrity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
McGarrity cracks the inside of Reed's front leg.
Reed avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Reed.
McGarrity throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGarrity drops his shoulder and cracks Reed with a huge uppercut! Reed goes down! Can McGarrity finish him?
Reed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reed tries to get out of the position.
McGarrity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed is rocked!
McGarrity cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Oh Reed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGarrity in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarrity postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGarrity is stalling in the full guard.
McGarrity content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Reed seems to have got his legs back now.
McGarrity looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGarrity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGarrity slips a nice elbow through Reed's hands, connecting with Reed's forehead.
McGarrity scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGarrity wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
McGarrity thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity stalling away here and it's allowed Reed to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity 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. And we move into the final round!
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarrity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and McGarrity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
McGarrity staying out of range there.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarrity looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
McGarrity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarrity.
Reed is trying to keep McGarrity in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Travis Reed just wasn't active enough.
McGarrity misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Travis Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reed throws out a loose jab but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGarrity throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGarrity!
McGarrity lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarrity. That did some damage!
McGarrity takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGarrity gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarrity.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Travis Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and McGarrity counters with a two punch combo.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity shoots in but no luck this time.
McGarrity lands with a shot to the body.
McGarrity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed misses with a low kick.
McGarrity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from McGarrity and Reed falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McGarrity!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kearney McGarrity!
A victorious Kearney McGarrity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Quid!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Quid misses.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall drops Quid with a left right combo! Hall follows him down to the ground into side control.
Quid is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Quid has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quid prevents Hall from moving into mount.
Quid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Quid is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Quid.
Quid seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quid trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Quid tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall gets back to half guard.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Quid postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Quid's head. It's preventing any offense from Quid, at least for the moment.
Quid wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quid passes into side control.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Quid wants to stand but Hall has his arm trapped.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Quid keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Quid is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quid tries to stand and escape but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Quid prevents Hall from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid escapes and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quid counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Quid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quid tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Quid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Quid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Quid swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall wants the takedown. Quid is fighting it off but Hall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quid's guard against the cage.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Quid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quid is one step ahead there.
Quid tries to stand but Hall is controlling from the bottom.
Don Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking for subs off his back but Quid has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall working for a triangle but Quid defends it easily.
Quid wants to stand but Hall is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quid defends well.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Quid from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall has his hands on Quid's head, controlling the position.
Quid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Quid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall looks for the body kick but Quid saw that one coming.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Quid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quid.
Quid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quid takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Don Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Quid moves out of range easily.
Quid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Don Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Quid.
Don Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Quid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Quid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Quid.
Quid tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Quid.
Quid throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Quid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quid cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall tries for a takedown but Quid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Quid.
Good work by Quid as he checks the leg kick.
Hall misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quid circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Don Hall has been cut.
Quid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Quid scoring well with a low kick there.
Quid is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Quid defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Quid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quid blocks a jab.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall throws a right and a left that Quid avoids nicely.
Quid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Quid lands the left hand.
Quid has managed to clinch.
Quid prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Quid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quid sees it coming and defends easily.
Quid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quid wants to get back to his feet but Hall passes into half guard.
Hall working over Quid with some ground and pound. Quid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quid has one foot on Hall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Quid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quid misses with a body shot.
Hall feints and as Quid raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall throws a strike but Quid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quid has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny Quid just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quid lands a lovely overhand right.
Quid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quid throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Hall avoids the head kick by Quid.
Quid lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall misses with a looping right.
A jab from Quid misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quid as he avoids it easily.
Quid throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Quid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hall misses with a hook
and Quid counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Quid! Hall is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Quid!
Johnny Quid is the new featherweight champion!
After the big win, Johnny Quid made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Rōnin and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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