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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasan Husin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hasan Husin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown. Husin tries to sprawl out of it but Ashton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Husin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Husin ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Husin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashton swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Husin. No joy for Ashton on that attempt.
Ashton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasan Husin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Ashton scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Husin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Husin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashton keeps working.
Husin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Husin wants to control but Ashton is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Husin tries to pass to full mount but Ashton defends it.
Husin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ashton sees it coming and defends easily.
Ashton moves into full guard.
Ashton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Husin stacks Ashton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Husin!
Husin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Husin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Ashton throws a hook but Husin avoids it easily.
Ashton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Husin or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashton which made him look bad.
Husin tries for a takedown but Ashton circles away easily
and Ashton counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Husin to his feet.
Husin fails with the takedown
and Ashton counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashton shoots in and gets a takedown into Husin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Husin is looking for a triangle but Ashton pushes his legs off easily.
Ashton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ashton has managed to get both his arms back between Husin's legs - danger averted.
Ashton controlling from the top position.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Husin is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Husin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashton defends it easily.
Ashton stands up from Husin's guard - Ashton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton throws a jab when Husin was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton stuffs the takedown attempt from Husin. Husin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Ashton 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 takedown defense from Ashton. No joy for Husin on that attempt.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Husin is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Husin circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashton throws a lazy uppercut
and Husin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Husin is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Husin to get the leverage.
Husin is working for a submission of some sort.
Husin trying to control from half guard but Ashton is working away.
Husin throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton pushes Husin off and gets back to his feet.
Husin fails with the takedown.
Husin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Husin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton looks for a takedown but Husin sprawls well.
Husin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ashton.
Ashton catches Husin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ashton misses the jab.
Husin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashton but Ashton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Husin tries for a takedown but Ashton circles away easily
and Ashton counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Husin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ashton off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ashton escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Ashton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Husin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Husin keeps working.
Ashton not doing much here.
Ashton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husin is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Ashton stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Ashton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Husin as he jumps to the side.
Ashton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Husin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Husin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Ashton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Husin moves away from the strike by Ashton.
Ashton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Husin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Husin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Husin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashton defends well.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Husin keeps moving.
Ashton stays in close to Husin's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Husin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ashton!
Ashton tries to reverse the position but Husin maintains control.
Ashton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ashton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Husin.
Ashton tries to hold on but Husin pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is trying to escape the mount.
Ashton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Husin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ashton sees it coming and defends easily.
Ashton tries to kick Husin off but Husin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Husin wants to free his trapped foot but Ashton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Husin wants to take a breather but Ashton is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Husin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Husin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Husin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Husin trying to control the action but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton is defending against the submission attempts here by Husin.
Husin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ashton to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ashton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Husin is working to get back to half guard.
Ashton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Husin is surviving well by controlling Ashton's body position as best he can.
Ashton lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hasan Husin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ashton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ashton 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ashton!
A very excited looking Rick Ashton 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillip McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legeha Brandaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip McClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Legeha Brandaho!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClelland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brandaho.
Brandaho clinches up against the cage.
Brandaho is trying to pull guard but McClelland has him pressed against the cage.
McClelland misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClelland is trying to push Brandaho away but Brandaho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandaho successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McClelland wanted to stand there but Brandaho had control of the position.
Brandaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brandaho scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland closes the distance and pushes Brandaho back into the cage.
McClelland wants to get back to striking at distance but Brandaho won't allow it.
McClelland is trying to break the clinch but Brandaho is controlling him.
Brandaho tries for a takedown but McClelland manages to get underhooks.
Brandaho is struggling to control the position.
McClelland stops a takedown attempt from Brandaho.
Phillip McClelland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Legeha Brandaho.
Brandaho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClelland takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandaho pulls guard.
McClelland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandaho on the ground.
Brandaho is looking for a triangle here but McClelland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brandaho tries to bench press McClelland off him but McClelland keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McClelland decides to stand back up. McClelland steps back and let's Brandaho get back to his feet.
Brandaho forces McClelland back against the cage and clinches.
Brandaho successfully pulls guard.
Brandaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McClelland is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandaho keeping moving, preventing McClelland from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legeha Brandaho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McClelland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandaho clinches.
Brandaho jumps guard.
Brandaho is working an open guard so McClelland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brandaho darts in and clinches McClelland up against the cage.
McClelland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandaho is defending well for now.
Brandaho tries a knee to the head but McClelland blocks it.
Brandaho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McClelland lands with a short shot to the head.
McClelland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClelland blocks the elbow strike.
Brandaho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandaho passes into half guard.
Brandaho trying to control the action but McClelland is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandaho is looking to stall here but McClelland recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandaho slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClelland sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandaho tries to pass to full mount but McClelland defends it.
Brandaho controlling the pace.
Brandaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho trying to control the action but McClelland is working from the bottom.
Brandaho trying to control the pace.
Brandaho is looking for a kimura here.
Brandaho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brandaho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClelland squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brandaho trying to control but McClelland is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legeha Brandaho 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McClelland leaves Brandaho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McClelland clinches.
Brandaho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McClelland lands a right hand.
Brandaho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brandaho decides to pull guard.
Brandaho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McClelland has picked Brandaho up and slammed him! Brandaho can't keep hold of the triangle and McClelland manages to pass to side control!
Brandaho regains half guard.
McClelland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brandaho to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandaho gets tackled into the cage by McClelland. McClelland maintains the clinch.
Brandaho has McClelland pressed against the cage, preventing McClelland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandaho drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandaho working for a triangle but McClelland defends it easily.
Legeha Brandaho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandaho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McClelland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandaho is looking to stand up but McClelland isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McClelland has closed the distance and engaged Brandaho in a clinch.
McClelland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brandaho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brandaho lands an elbow that stopped McClelland in his tracks for a moment.
Brandaho wants to stall.
Brandaho lands an elbow just above McClelland 's eye.
Phillip McClelland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandaho jumps guard and drags McClelland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho wants to get back to his feet but McClelland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McClelland wants to stand and escape but instead Brandaho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McClelland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandaho stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brandaho wants to clinch up but McClelland keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legeha Brandaho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandaho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legeha Brandaho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me Down (Swollen Mix Feat. Saigon) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Liddell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddell closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liddell.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liddell showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Liddell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liddell is working for a kimura but St Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Pierre defends it well.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Liddell is controlling well.
Liddell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liddell.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liddell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on St Pierre, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
Liddell gets the takedown into side control.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell is working St Pierre over with some ground and pound from side control.
Liddell wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his arm.
St Pierre tries to buck Liddell off but Liddell is having none of it.
St Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Liddell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell decides to return to a standing position.
Liddell shoots and misses
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
St Pierre is working for a submission of some sort.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddell's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liddell tries to kick St Pierre off but St Pierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georges St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddell.
Liddell throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liddell is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
St Pierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liddell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liddell is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre working over Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liddell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but St Pierre is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is working for a submission of some sort.
St Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Liddell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Liddell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liddell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Liddell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Liddell!
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liddell has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Liddell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for St Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Liddell shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
Liddell fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre gets a double leg takedown into Liddell's guard.
St Pierre stands up over Liddell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre works over Liddell with some ground and pound from guard.
St Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre works over Liddell with some ground and pound from guard.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Liddell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Liddell!
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liddell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liddell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liddell wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddell defends well.
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on St Pierre, up you get!
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from St Pierre as Liddell shoots in.
Liddell misses with a right hand
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liddell's guard.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liddell is looking to escape.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Liddell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
St Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre 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 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The World most Dangerous Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbles misses the jab.
Ricky Bubbles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubbles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bubbles enables Shamrock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bubbles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shamrock stops Bubbles from standing up.
Bubbles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shamrock tries to free his leg and advance position but Bubbles is retaining full guard.
Bubbles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bubbles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bubbles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock throwing strikes but missing.
Bubbles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bubbles wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrockis looking to pass into half guard but Bubbles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bubbles is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock has his hands on Bubbles's head, controlling the position.
Shamrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bubbles defends well.
Shamrock trying to keep a closed guard but Bubbles is proving a slippery customer.
Bubbles won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Bubbles wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bubbles from controlling successfully.
Shamrock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricky Bubbles just wasn't active enough.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Bubbles moves out of range.
Jab from Bubbles.
Bubbles swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Bubbles throws a good cross that connects.
Bubbles lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a push kick but Bubbles slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Shamrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Bubbles which made him look bad.
Bubbles misses with a hook.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bubbles.
Shamrock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Bubbles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bubbles misses with a series of wild punches.
Bubbles cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bubbles throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Bubbles.
Bubbles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock shoots for a takedown but Bubbles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubbles swivels and escapes.
Bubbles misses with a straight right.
Bubbles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bubbles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Bubbles throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Bubbles throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubbles motions for Shamrock to come forward. Bubbles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bubbles catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bubbles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Bubbles misses.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bubbles jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Shamrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Bubbles which made him look bad.
Bubbles connects with an inside leg kick.
Bubbles misses with a looping left.
Shamrock moves forwards but Bubbles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bubbles lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! Bubbles has knocked Shamrock down with a huge combo! Bubbles steps away and waves a wobbly Shamrock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Bubbles finish him?
Bubbles avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Bubbles.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
A big left from Bubbles misses.
Bubbles misses with an uppercut.
Bubbles closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Shamrock out cold! Shamrock corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Bubbles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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207 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matti Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Nieminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch but Nieminen is having none of it.
Nieminen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Nieminen backing up. Nieminen nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Andre Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nieminen.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Nieminen back into the cage.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nieminen jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Nieminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieminen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nieminen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nieminen.
Nieminen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Nieminen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen misses with a straight right.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nieminen misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nieminen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nieminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Nieminen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nieminen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Nieminen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Nieminen misses with an uppercut.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nieminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Nieminen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieminen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nieminen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones takes a swing at Nieminen's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Nieminen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones moves out of range as Nieminen strikes.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch but Nieminen is having none of it.
Nieminen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Nieminen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones forces Nieminen back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Nieminen tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nieminen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nieminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nieminen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nieminen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nieminen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones pulls Nieminen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nieminen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nieminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nieminen throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nieminen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones 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.
Nieminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones postures up.
Nieminen wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Nieminen looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Nieminen's belly button to the back.
Andre Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Nieminen on that attempt.
Nieminen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Nieminen should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nieminen misses with a looping right.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieminen is just out of range.
Nieminen has a takedown stuffed.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings for the body but Nieminen moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Nieminen tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Nieminen's ribs.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Nieminen pushes him off.
Nieminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Nieminen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones wants to clinch up but Nieminen keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nieminen counter with a right hand.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Nieminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nieminen backs up against the cage.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nieminen scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nieminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nieminen manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nieminen.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nieminen shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones throws a right and a left that Nieminen avoids nicely.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones defending well as Nieminen loads up on a big left hand.
Andre Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Nieminen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nieminen shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Nieminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jones.
Nieminen tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nieminen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nieminen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones digs a good body shot into Nieminen's ribs.
Jones rushes Nieminen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nieminen tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Nieminen off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Nieminen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andre Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones stuns Nieminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Nieminen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nieminen slips a jab from Jones.
Matti Nieminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Steve Smith 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... Andre Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Jr comes into the arena with Outasight - Belive In Me blaring out of the sound system. Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Lee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte shoots in for a double leg but Lee Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Del Norte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee Jr is fending him off so far but Del Norte persists. Nope, Lee Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Norte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee Jr defends it nicely.
Tyler Lee Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Lee Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Norte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Norte shoots in for a double leg but Lee Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Norte. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.
Del Norte fails with the takedown.
Lee Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Del Norte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Norte's head.
Del Norte is staying active underneath Lee Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Del Norte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Norte sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Norte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte gets back to full guard.
Lee Jr throwing strikes from guard but Del Norte blocks nicely.
Del Norte working a defensive guard here.
Lee Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Norte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Del Norte controls Lee Jr momentarily but Lee Jr frees himself.
Lee Jr wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantinaz Del Norte has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Del Norte shoots and misses
and Lee Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee Jr wants to control but Del Norte is keeping him busy.
Del Norte tries to roll over but Lee Jr keeps him under control.
Lee Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Norte defends it well.
Lee Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Del Norte gets back to full guard.
Del Norte pulls Lee Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Lee Jr from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee Jr is really struggling to control Del Norte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Del Norte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Norte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte is looking to advance position but Lee Jr won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Lee Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Lee Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Norte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Norte tries for a takedown but Lee Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Norte tries to sprawl out of it but Lee Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Norte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Del Norte.
Nice takedown defense from Lee Jr. No joy for Del Norte on that attempt.
Del Norte scores with a head kick.
Del Norte tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Del Norte.
Del Norte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee Jr is fending him off so far but Del Norte persists. Nope, Lee Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler Lee Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Lee Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Del Norte tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Del Norte is defending well.
Del Norte regains half guard.
Del Norte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Norte is trying to control but can't.
Lee Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Del Norte defends the submission attempt.
Lee Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Del Norte is defending well.
Tyler Lee Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to get back to his feet.
Del Norte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Del Norte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Del Norte goes for an armbar but Lee Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee Jr.
Del Norte has his foot on Lee Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr distracts Del Norte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee Jr stops Del Norte from standing up.
Lee Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Norte controls Lee Jr momentarily but Lee Jr frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Del Norte lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee Jr pinned against the cage. Lee Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Del Norte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Del Norte tries to clinch up.
Del Norte fails with the takedown.
Lee Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Del Norte's guard.
Del Norte looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Norte, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Del Norte is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Lee Jr postures up.
Lee Jr stands and throws Del Norte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Tyler Lee Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Del Norte shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Del Norte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Norte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Del Norte looking to pass the guard.
Lee Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Norte defends it easily.
Lee Jr controlling the position.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Lee Jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Lee Jr is keeping the position.
Lee Jr has a closed guard, preventing Del Norte from standing up.
Lee Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Norte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Norte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantinaz Del Norte has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lee Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Del Norte is refusing to be controlled, as Lee Jr sits in half guard.
Lee Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Norte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte tries to kick Lee Jr off but Lee Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Norte sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Norte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee Jr wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Norte working a defensive guard here.
Del Norte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee Jr trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Lee Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyler Lee Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Del Norte connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee Jr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Del Norte counter with a right hand.
Del Norte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee Jr is retaining full guard.
Tyler Lee Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fantinaz Del Norte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee Jr 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes into the arena with I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def blaring out of the sound system. Gerard Drogba has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cael Shaughnessy's chin.
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164 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy throws an overhand right that lands on Drogba's shoulder, as Drogba tries to avoid the shot.
Drogba misses with an uppercut
and Shaughnessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drogba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drogba. That's going to slow Shaughnessy down.
Drogba throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaughnessy counters with a left and a right that stings Drogba.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogba manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Drogba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drogba.
Drogba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drogba looks to land a combination but Shaughnessy avoids it well.
Shaughnessy drops his hands momentarily and Drogba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogba manages to avoid it.
Shaughnessy misses the body punch
and Drogba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drogba tries to clinch up.
Drogba scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Drogba finds it's target.
Drogba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drogba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Drogba's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogba.
Drogba misses with a body shot.
Drogba cracks a nice hook into Shaughnessy's ribs.
Drogba looks to land a left hand but Shaughnessy moved out of range nicely.
Drogba misses with a straight left.
Drogba cracks Shaughnessy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Shaughnessy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drogba.
Drogba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drogba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drogba throws a big shot that misses.
Shaughnessy cracks Drogba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drogba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaughnessys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drogba connects with a leg kick. Shaughnessy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drogba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shaughnessy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Drogba misses with a looping left.
A jab from Drogba misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaughnessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Drogba fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogba lands a really nice looking cross but Shaughnessy seems unphased.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drogba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaughnessy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drogba lands with a nice body punch.
Gerard Drogba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogba connects with a body shot that sends Shaughnessy's belly button to the back.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Drogba moves out of range.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogba manages to avoid it.
Drogba tries to clinch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Drogba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drogba connects with a crisp jab.
Drogba takes one to the chin there.
Drogba scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaughnessy should have avoided that one.
Drogba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaughnessy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaughnessy is looking to wear down Drogba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaughnessy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaughnessy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogba.
Drogba tries to land a leg kick but Shaughnessy saw it coming and moves away.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Drogba moves out of range.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drogba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaughnessy moves away from the strike by Drogba.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaughnessy misses the target.
Shaughnessy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drogba throws a hook but Shaughnessy blocks it.
Shaughnessy slips a straight right by Drogba.
Shaughnessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogba.
Shaughnessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaughnessy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaughnessy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drogba connects with a solid leg kick.
Drogba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaughnessy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drogba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drogba throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaughnessy.
Jab from Drogba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drogba tries to clinch there but Shaughnessy circles away.
Drogba staying out of range there.
Drogba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaughnessy counters with a right hand to the body.
Drogba misses with a hook. Shaughnessy ducked under it nicely.
Drogba cracks Shaughnessy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drogba lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaughnessy misses with a hook. Drogba ducked under it nicely.
Drogba cracks Shaughnessy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drogba lands a nice shot that snaps Shaughnessy's head back.
Drogba walks into a straight right hand from Shaughnessy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Drogba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shaughnessy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drogba cracks Shaughnessy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaughnessy blocks a jab.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drogba.
Drogba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drogba moves away.
Drogba throws a big shot that misses.
Drogba misses with a straight left.
Drogba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gerard Drogba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drogba lands a body shot.
Drogba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the side of Drogba's head but Drogba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaughnessy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drogba misses with a right hand
and Drogba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drogba is rocked!
Drogba glances at the clock... BAM! Shaughnessy nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Drogba crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Drogba is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cael Shaughnessy!
A victorious Cael Shaughnessy 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Going Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valerio Bertoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Going Nutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valerio Bertoto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertoto gets a double leg takedown into Nutz's guard.
Bertoto trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Bertoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nutz tries to improve position but can't.
Bertoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bertoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bertoto's guard! Nice work there by Nutz!
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bertoto is retaining full guard.
Bertoto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz drops back looking for a leg! Bertoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertoto manages to kick Nutz off! Nutz jumps back into Bertoto's guard.
Bertoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Bertoto, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bertoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nutz, into his guard.
Nutz has an active guard here but Bertoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Bertoto thows a huge punch but Nutz dodges it nicely.
Bertoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bertoto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertoto content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bertoto.
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bertoto.
Bertoto thows a huge punch but Nutz dodges it nicely.
Bertoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Nutz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Bertoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bertoto to get the leverage.
Bertoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nutz tries to get out of the position.
Bertoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Bertoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bertoto stands up and beckons Nutz to join him on the feet.
Nutz fails with the takedown
and Bertoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nutz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto working for a guillotine from mount but Nutz is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nutz has worked his arm free - good work by Nutz!
Bertoto tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bertoto's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Bertoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nutz has his takedown stuffed
and Bertoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bertoto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nutz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bertoto has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nutz is defending well but eventually Bertoto manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nutz has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Bertoto!
Valerio Bertoto 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 Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stock Pile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stock Pile!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crowe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Pile.
Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crowe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crowe lands a big head kick that sends Pile tumbling to the mat! Crowe takes a step backwards and waves Pile back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pile is rocked!
It looks like Stock Pile has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe thumps Pile with a low kick.
Pile is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
Pile shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowe sprawls well. Crowe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pile gets slowly back to his feet.
Crowe thumps Pile with a low kick.
Pile seems to have recovered his senses.
Pile looks gassed!
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe scores with a leg kick.
Crowe lands a big right hand that sends Pile crashing to the mat! Crowe stays standing though and waves Pile back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pile gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Crowe points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Pile wakes up just in time to hear Crowe thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SAVE A FIGHTER, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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