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ToP 25 - Execution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romano Dzolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerald Jenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerald Jenson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romano Dzolic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerald Jenson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzolic tries to clinch up but Jenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzolic has managed to clinch.
Dzolic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jenson smiles and moves away.
Dzolic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dzolic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Romano Dzolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dzolic's half guard.
Jenson wants to stand but Dzolic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jenson looks to land a strike but Dzolic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenson won't allow Dzolic to get back to his feet.
Jenson trying to control but Dzolic is working from the bottom.
Jenson stops Dzolic from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dzolic is looking to stand back up but Jenson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dzolic.
Dzolic is trying to stand back up but Jenson is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jenson seems content to control.
Jenson wants to stand up but Dzolic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dzolic is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenson.
Jenson looks gassed!
Dzolic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenson stalling.
Dzolic is looking to get back to is feet but Jenson passes into side control.
Dzolic wants to get back to his feet.
Dzolic wants to get back to his feet but Jenson is dominant here and he's now got Dzolic's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzolic holding both Jenson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jenson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dzolic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Jenson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerald Jenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzolic tries to bum rush Jenson with a series of wild strikes but Jenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dzolic tries to bum rush Jenson with a series of wild strikes but Jenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dzolic misses with the combination.
Dzolic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dzolic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dzolic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dzolic.
Dzolic misses with a two punch combination.
Jenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzolic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenson somewhat.
Jenson is breathing heavily.
Dzolic misses with a double jab.
Jenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzolic sprawls well. He's pushed Jenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzolic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jenson eats them both and turns towards Dzolic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick by Dzolic misses
and Jenson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dzolic throws a series of punches but Jenson moves out of range.
Jenson slips a jab and a cross from Dzolic.
Jenson fails with the takedown.
Romano Dzolic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerald Jenson.
Jenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dzolic.
Dzolic throws a nice looking combination but Jenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzolic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenson.
Dzolic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenson tries for a takedown but Dzolic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jenson.
Dzolic fails to land with a series of punches.
Dzolic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dzolic.
Dzolic scores with a one two! Jenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzolic clinches up against the cage.
Jenson manages to break the clinch.
Dzolic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dzolic tries to clinch up but Jenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzolic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romano Dzolic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dzolic's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzolic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jenson manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenson controlling the pace for now.
Jenson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenson is looking to stand but Jenson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dzolic wants to get back to his feet.
Jenson thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dzolic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Dzolic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzolic misses with a few strikes there.
Dzolic avoids the head kick by Jenson.
Dzolic lands a jab-cross combination.
Dzolic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jenson eats them both and turns towards Dzolic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dzolic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenson.
Dzolic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dzolic misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Dzolic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzolic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jenson. Jenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dzolic works over Jenson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenson with a poor takedown
and Dzolic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dzolic!
Romano Dzolic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzolic looks to land a combination but Jenson avoids it well.
Dzolic works over Jenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dzolic tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzolic darts in and clinches Jenson up against the cage.
Dzolic is trying to push Jenson away but Jenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenson has Dzolic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzolic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romano Dzolic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerald Jenson.
Jenson tries to pull guard but Dzolic won't allow it.
Dzolic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzolic is trying to break the clinch but Jenson is controlling him.
Dzolic being controlled against the cage.
Dzolic misses with an elbow strike.
Jenson tries to pull guard but Dzolic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dzolic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenson has double underhooks.
Dzolic blocks a body shot from Jenson.
Dzolic wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenson tries to pull guard but Dzolic won't allow it.
Dzolic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenson after a bit of a struggle.
Dzolic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzolic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dzolic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dzolic pushes Jenson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dzolic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenson counters by clinching up.
Dzolic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenson slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzolic has had enough of the clinch but Jenson keeps him there for the moment.
Jenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzolic walks away with a smile on his face. Jenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenson throws a head kick but Dzolic moves out of range.
Good shot there by Dzolic.
Dzolic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dzolic throws a right and a left that Jenson avoids nicely.
Jenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzolic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzolic clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenson working hard to break the clinch.
Jenson managing to block the knees to the body from Dzolic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano Dzolic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dzolic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Dzolic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen checks the leg kick.
Targaryen lands with a cross.
Targaryen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Targaryen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Targaryen.
Targaryen scores with a jab to the body.
Gunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gunter.
Targaryen scores with a nice head shot.
Gunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Gunter moves out of range.
Targaryen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Gunter moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Targaryen.
Gunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Targaryen.
Gunter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Targaryen looks to land a combination. Gunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James Gunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunter throws a wild body kick that Targaryen sees coming a mile off.
Gunter missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen cracks Gunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen slips a straight right by Gunter.
Targaryen digs a good hook to Gunter's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Gunter does no damage.
Gunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Targaryen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunter at a distance.
Gunter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Targaryen did well to prevent Gunter getting side control.
Gunter is breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunter prevents Targaryen from standing back up.
Targaryen wants to get back to full guard.
Gunter is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunter stops Targaryen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Targaryen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunter trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Targaryen trying to control the position.
Gunter wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because James Gunter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Targaryen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Targaryen.
Targaryen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunter.
Gunter misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Targaryen lands a jab-cross combination.
Gunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a body shot.
Targaryen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gunter backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Targaryen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gunter is rocked!
Gunter gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Targaryen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aegon Targaryen!
Aegon Targaryen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global Nutritional (Q159) 90% ROR on Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gates might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 9 Piece. Cote is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Those About To Rock - ACDC. Chester Gates had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cote!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cote holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gates tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cote is trying to stand up.
Gates throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gates working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gates wants to control the pace but Cote is squirming around nicely.
Gates controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gates.
Gates wants to control the pace but Cote is squirming around nicely.
Gates looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gates lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gates controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates wants to control the pace but Cote is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates content just to control the position here.
Cote is trying to stand up.
Gates lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gates trying to control but Cote is having none of it.
Gates controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gates lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gates is landing with some decent strikes but Cote is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gates controlling the pace for now.
Gates tries to control but Cote wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Gates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gates throws a nice looking combination but Cote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cote swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gates fakes the leg kick and cracks Cote in the body.
Gates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cote's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates gets to his feet. Cote looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gates is taking a breather. Cote says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cote is refusing to be controlled, as Gates sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote has hold of Gates's hands but Gates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gates wants to take a breather but Cote is having none of it.
Cote is trying to stand back up but Gates is controlling him
Chester Gates has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Cote throws a big shot that misses.
Gates has a takedown stuffed.
Cote misses with a combination
and Gates counters with a head kick. That will keep Cote thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gates tries for a takedown but Cote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cote avoids it really well and circles away.
Gates goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cote misses with a hook.
Chester Gates is winning the standup battle so far.
Gates closes the distance and clinches up with Cote, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes Cote against the cage but Cote circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cote's guard.
Gates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Chester Gates wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gates circles away quickly and effectively.
Gates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gates is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gates misses with the ground and pound.
Cote is being controlled here.
Gates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote is trying to buck Gates off.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chester Gates just wasn't active enough.
Cote steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gates. That one must have hurt.
Cote throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gates gets a double leg takedown into Cote's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Gates dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gates scores a takedown into full mount!
Gates can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cote is looking to escape.
Gates throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gates controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates lands with some strikes.
Gates landing shots from mount.
Gates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gates is landing with some decent strikes but Cote is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates controlling his opponent.
Gates has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cote's face.
Gates lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cote hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates with good strikes from the mount here!
Chester Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gates looking to secure an arm triangle but Cote defends it well.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cote can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cote because Gates loaded up on that one.
Gates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gates dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates controlling his opponent.
Gates's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chris Cote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chester Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Gates!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chester Gates thanked [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vossie Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vossie Vos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Vos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Vos.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Vos counters with a takedown into side control.
Vos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomez tries to improve position but can't.
Vos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez sneaks back into half guard.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vos pulls his head out easily.
Vos is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Vos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gomez taking some punishment here, with Vos in his half guard.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vos pulls his head out easily.
Vos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gomez to get to his feet.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vos as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vos looks to clinch
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Vos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vos manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Vos's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vos dives on top into guard.
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.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez has his foot on Vos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vos works his way back into a safe position though.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vos connects with a couple of short punches.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Vos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gomez's body to avoid the submission. Gomez has instead reached around Vos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gomez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Gomez!
Marco Gomez gave a mention to Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Louzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer - Rush. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Louzon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louzon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Louzon closes the distance and clinches.
Popov wants to get back to striking at distance but Louzon won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Louzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov misses with a hook. Louzon ducked under it nicely.
Louzon scores with a takedown into Popov's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Louzon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Louzon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Louzon.
Popov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louzon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Louzon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Popov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popov is rocked!
Louzon throws a right hand that misses
and Popov counters with a nice body shot.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Popov defending well as Louzon loads up on a big left hand.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louzon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Louzon.
Louzon moves into the clinch.
Popov wants to get back to striking at distance but Louzon won't allow it.
Popov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Louzon has him pressed against the cage.
Popov works on Louzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Popov tries to break the clinch but Louzon is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louzon manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louzon instigates a clinch.
Popov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Louzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov throws a body punch but Louzon moves out of range.
Louzon throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Popov blocks a head kick by Louzon.
Louzon fails with the takedown.
Louzon connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
Louzon wants to slow Popov down by chopping away at his legs.
Popov blocks a head kick by Louzon.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Louzon.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Louzon manages to avoid it.
Louzon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Louzon closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov swings wildly with an uppercut but Louzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louzon breaks the clinch.
Popov misses with a low kick.
Louzon scores with a punch to the head.
Louzon tries to clinch there but Popov circles away.
Louzon shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikhail Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Louzon.
Popov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popov works over Louzon's head and body with a nice combination.
Louzon blocks a low kick nicely.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louzon.
Louzon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Louzon clinches up against the cage.
Louzon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Louzon breaks the clinch.
Louzon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Louzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louzon is taking a breather. Popov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Louzon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Louzon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Popov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louzon throws a shot to the body.
Louzon cracks Popov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Louzon.
Popov throws a solid leg kick but Louzon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popov.
Louzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Louzon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Popov to counter with a crisp jab.
Popov misses with a double jab.
Louzon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popov walks into a straight right hand from Louzon.
Popov misses with a wild body shot.
Popov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popov thows a body shot but no joy.
Louzon rushes Popov and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louzon is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louzon manages to break the clinch.
Popov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Louzon.
Popov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popov misses with a low kick.
Popov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Louzon's head backwards.
Louzon misses with a hook.
Popov staying out of range there.
Louzon clinches up with Popov and pushes him back against the cage.
Louzon breaks from the clinch.
Mikhail Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louzon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Louzon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Popov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louzon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Louzon lands with an uppercut that bounces Popov off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Louzon.
Louzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Popov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Louzon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popov looks to land a right hand but Louzon moved out of range.
Popov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Louzon.
Joe Louzon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louzon.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louzon.
Popov misses the jab.
Popov is looking to wear down Louzon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louzon.
Louzon throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louzon lands with an uppercut that bounces Popov off the cage and back into range.
Popov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Louzon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Louzon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Louzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Louzon prevents Popov from getting the reversal.
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.
Louzon controlling from mount.
Louzon get's back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louzon throws a shot to the body.
Louzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Popov's guard.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louzon stands and steps away. Popov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Louzon clinches up with Popov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Louzon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Louzon.
Popov throws a shot from downtown. Louzon moves away and avoids it.
Louzon closes the distance and clinches.
Louzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Popov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popov takes one to the chin there.
Louzon throws a sloppy head kick and Popov moves out of range easily.
Louzon tries to clinch up but Popov circles away and keeps his distance.
Popov scores with a decent looking hook.
Popov connects with the punch.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
Popov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Popov works over Louzon's head and body with a nice combination.
Popov is looking to chop away at Louzon's legs.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louzon moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Louzon finds it's way round the side to connect with Popov's head.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louzon.
Jab, jab by Louzon - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov misses with a double jab.
Louzon pushes Popov up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov tries to break free but Louzon pushes him back against the cage.
Popov is trying to push Louzon away but Louzon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Popov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popov misses with a body punch.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Popov is trying to break the clinch but Louzon has him pressed against the cage.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louzon closes the distance and pushes Popov back into the cage.
Louzon breaks from the clinch.
Popov misses with a wild combination.
Mikhail Popov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louzon lunges at Popov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popov's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Louzon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popov scrambles back to his feet.
Popov tries to move into range but Louzon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Popov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louzon.
Louzon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Louzon scores a takedown into full mount!
Louzon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Popov seems to have got his legs back now.
Popov throws a body kick that misses
and Louzon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popov swings for the body but Louzon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Louzon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louzon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Louzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Popov tries a body shot but Louzon blocks it.
Louzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov misses with a wild combination.
Louzon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popov walks into a straight right hand from Louzon.
Popov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Louzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louzon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot by Louzon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louzon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Louzon jabs Popov right on the nose. Popov blinks but takes it well.
Popov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louzon circles away quickly and effectively.
Louzon scores with a jab.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Mikhail Popov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louzon connects with an inside leg kick.
Louzon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Louzon fails to land with a series of punches.
Louzon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louzon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joe Louzon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Popov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popov tries to buck Louzon off but Louzon is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Louzon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Louzon 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Louzon!
A very excited looking Joe Louzon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Ollie Strangler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollie Strangler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan 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.
Strangler avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan slips a straight right by Strangler.
Strangler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ollie Strangler has been cut.
Strangler throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strangler scores with a shot to the body.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Strangler is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Strangler circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Strangler circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Strangler.
Morgan defending well as Strangler loads up on a big left hand.
Strangler lands an overhand right.
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Morgan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strangler, pushing him back against the cage.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Strangler blocks it.
Strangler being controlled against the cage.
Strangler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morgan.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strangler's face.
Strangler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Strangler slowing the pace effectively.
Morgan lands a good knee to the midsection. Strangler won't want to take too many of those.
Strangler presses Morgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morgan lands a nice knee to the body.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strangler blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Morgan.
Strangler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan wants to stall.
Strangler is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strangler blocks it with crossed arms.
Strangler has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment.
Strangler avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Strangler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strangler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Come on Strangler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strangler as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Strangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strangler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morgan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Morgan is trying to stall.
Strangler lands with a light punch inside.
Strangler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Strangler stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strangler is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ollie Strangler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morgan wants to clinch up but Strangler keeps it at a distance.
Strangler checks a leg kick nicely.
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Strangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan tries to clinch but Strangler is having none of it.
Strangler throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strangler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Strangler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strangler stalling in the clinch.
Morgan is trying to maintain a safe position but Strangler gets an underhook and turns Morgan into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strangler avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgan into the cage.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
Strangler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dexter Morgan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strangler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strangler blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan working Strangler over with knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strangler avoids it.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strangler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to throw knees to the head but Strangler is blocking nicely.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strangler lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Ollie Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strangler looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Strangler looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Strangler jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Strangler.
Strangler throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan slips a straight right by Strangler.
Nice uppercut there from Strangler.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Strangler pushes him off.
Strangler lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler's corner calls for a 1-2. Strangler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Strangler as he checks the leg kick.
Strangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Strangler throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan wants to slow Strangler down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Strangler misses.
Strangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Strangler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan moves into range and clinches up with Strangler.
Morgan has Strangler pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strangler as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strangler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan working Strangler over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler.
Morgan slowing the pace effectively.
Morgan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strangler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morgan looking to throw knees to the head but Strangler is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strangler avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strangler's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ollie Strangler's cut.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Morgan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Strangler is avoiding it.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Strangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Strangler.
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strangler jabs at Morgan's body.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Strangler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strangler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Strangler's corner calls for a 1-2. Strangler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strangler misses with an uppercut.
Morgan tries to clinch but Strangler moves out of range.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strangler.
Strangler stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Ollie Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Strangler misses its intended target.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Morgan looks to clinch
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler connects with a looping right hand.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan rushes Strangler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strangler is keeping busy.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.
Strangler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strangler as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Strangler blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan avoiding damage.
Strangler leaning against his opponent.
Morgan is struggling to control the position.
Strangler avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strangler avoids the elbow strike from Morgan, against the cage.
Strangler works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
Strangler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler misses with some punches.
Strangler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strangler lands a right hand.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strangler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Strangler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ollie Strangler.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dexter Morgan made sure he mentioned Crippler's Corner, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuben Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesley Nilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage Against The Machine ft. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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260 lbs
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285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuben Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Nilson !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nilson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilson has him pressed against the cage.
Nilson avoiding damage.
Nilson has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Nilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Nilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nilson stalling the fight.
Hernandez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nilson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Reuben Hernandez has been cut.
Nilson lands a knee to the head.
Nilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nilson obliges.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Nilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Nilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nilson landing knees to the body.
Nilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nilson drops Hernandez with a big knee straight up the middle! Hernandez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hernandez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Nilson .
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilson pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nilson lands an elbow inside.
Nilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilson lands a knee to the head.
Reuben Hernandez's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nilson .
Nilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Nilson .
Nilson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Hernandez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nilson , and another! Hernandez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lesley Nilson !
Lesley Nilson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus comes into the arena with Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn' blaring out of the sound system. Connor McManus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor McManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pieter misses with a takedown attempt
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McManus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pieter prevents McManus from moving into mount.
Pieter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McManus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McManus trying to control the action but Pieter is working from the bottom.
Pieter being controlled for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus trying to control the action but Pieter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus in side control, throwing shots but Pieter defends.
McManus grinds an elbow into Pieter's temple.
Pieter is looking to regain half guard here but McManus keeps moving and retains side control.
McManus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pieter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McManus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieter struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McManus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pieter can do anything to dispel that myth.
McManus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McManus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus trying to control the action but Pieter is working from the bottom.
McManus landing a few strikes.
McManus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McManus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pieter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pieter looking for a sweep but McManus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McManus with a couple of short strikes.
McManus landing strikes from the mount and Pieter is in trouble!
BOOM! McManus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pieter is rocked!
McManus lands a big shot to the head and Pieter winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Connor McManus!
Connor McManus is the new lightweight champion!
Connor McManus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. Belmonte has chosen Los Lobos - Cancion Del Mariachi as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Belmonte!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Belmonte - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Belmonte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Belmonte scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Belmonte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Belmonte takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Belmonte blocks the leg kick.
Belmonte throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Belmonte looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Belmonte jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belmonte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
A left lands for Belmonte.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belmonte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Belmonte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Belmonte cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Belmonte follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Belmonte keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Belmonte!
Rodrigo Belmonte managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kory Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only has chosen Give it all - Rise Against as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
275 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kory Hodgins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Only!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodgins shoots in for a takedown but Only shows good takedown defense.
Only misses with an uppercut. Hodgins saw that one coming.
Only lunges at Hodgins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hodgins's hand.
Hodgins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Only pinned against the cage. Only gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Only fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hodgins shoots in and bounces Only off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hodgins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hodgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Only is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodgins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodgins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hodgins trying to control but Only is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hodgins with a poor takedown
and Only counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Only.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kory Hodgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Only tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodgins is retaining full guard.
Hodgins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Only scoring with some ground and pound.
Only postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Only trying to control but Hodgins is working from the bottom.
Hodgins has momentary wrist control but Only slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Only trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Only chips away with some ground and pound.
Hodgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Only stands and throws Hodgins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Only scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hodgins dodges the ground and pound from Only.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Only cracks Hodgins with a big elbow.
Only tries for a kimura but Hodgins is defending well.
Hodgins manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Only trying to control the action but Hodgins is working from the bottom.
Only trying to pass the guard but Hodgins defending well.
Only wants to take a breather but Hodgins is having none of it.
Only scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Only performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hodgins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Only wants to work for an arm triangle but Hodgins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Only is looking to advance position but Hodgins won't allow it.
Only throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Only is looking to advance position but Hodgins won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Only is nestled in close to Hodgins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Only dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hodgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Only.
Nice defenses there by Hodgins.
Only scores with a jab. Hodgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hodgins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Only quickly recovers to half guard.
Hodgins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Only regains full guard. Nicely done.
Only looking for a sweep. Not yet Only, not yet.
Hodgins throws a big elbow that misses.
Only wants to sweep here but Hodgins controlling him for the moment.
Only seems keen to control Hodgins's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hodgins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hodgins works over Only with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Only looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodgins is one step ahead there.
Hodgins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Only is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Only trying to control the position.
Only is pulling down on Hodgins's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lester Only has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hodgins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Only scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hodgins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hodgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Only.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hodgins with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Hodgins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kory Hodgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Only misses the shot to the body.
Hodgins dives in and grabs Only's left leg, looking for a takedown. Only pushes down on Hodgins's head and hops out.
Only lands with an overhand left.
Only lands a nice shot to the body.
Only lands an overhand right.
Hodgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Only as Hodgins shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodgins avoids the body shot from Only.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Only circles away.
Only stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Only wants it to stay on the feet.
Only connects with the punch.
Donk. Only catches Hodgins right on the button with a cross.
Only walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hodgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hodgins walks into a left hand.
Hodgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hodgins walks into a stiff left hand from Only.
Hodgins with a poor takedown
and Only makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hodgins has his takedown stuffed
enabling Only to counter with a crisp jab.
Kory Hodgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodgins looks for a takedown but Only sprawls well.
Hodgins tries to move into range but Only moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Only landing strikes from the mount.
Only with the ground and pound from mount.
Only fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hodgins is rocked!
Only postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hodgins in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hodgins to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Only! Lester Only retains his heavyweight title!
Lester Only spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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