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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Brogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Balls!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogue misses with a combination
and Balls counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Balls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balls stops Brogue from getting back to his feet.
Balls uses his free foot to push down on Brogue's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brogue.
Brogue holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Balls tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Balls is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brogue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Balls throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brogue because Balls loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls controlling his opponent.
Balls unloads with some shots from mount but Brogue bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogue tries to lock up and control but Balls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balls looking to secure an arm triangle but Brogue defends it well.
Balls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brogue is on top in guard.
Balls is looking for a triangle but Brogue pushes his legs off easily.
Brogue trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brogue is looking to stand up but Balls won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brogue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brogue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balls has a closed guard, preventing Brogue from standing up.
Balls keeping moving, preventing Brogue from controlling successfully.
Balls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogue wanted to stand there but Balls had control of the position.
Balls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brogue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balls has his foot on Brogue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brogue works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brogue drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brogue jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brogue defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balls can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brogue wants to control from the top but Balls keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Balls dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brogue misses with a head kick.
Brogue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brogue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balls swivels and escapes.
Balls shoots in and gets a takedown into Brogue's guard.
Balls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brogue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls tries to free his leg and advance position but Brogue is retaining full guard.
Brogue throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Balls drops back looking for a leg! Brogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brogue manages to kick Balls off! Balls jumps back into Brogue's guard.
Balls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brogue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brogue is striking from the bottom but Balls uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bubba Balls has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balls prevents Brogue from standing back up.
Brogue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brogue trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls wants to pass the guard but Brogue is keeping the position.
Balls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brogue working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Balls has passed into half guard!
Brogue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls wants to take a breather but Brogue is having none of it.
Balls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brogue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brogue trying to hold on to Balls's head to control him but Balls postures up.
Balls wants to work for an arm triangle but Brogue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balls is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brogue sees it coming and defends easily.
Balls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brogue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brogue actively working from the bottom here.
Balls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balls 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.
Balls slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balls throws a big elbow that misses.
Balls postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brogue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Balls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brogue tries a head kick but it misses.
Brogue shoots in for a takedown but Balls shows good takedown defense.
Brogue tries to clinch but Balls is having none of it.
Brogue takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brogue shoots for a takedown but Balls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brogue moves into full guard.
Brogue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls throws a big right hand that misses.
Balls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balls defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brogue is looking for a triangle but Balls pushes his legs off easily.
Balls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brogue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balls has managed to get both his arms back between Brogue's legs - danger averted.
Balls wants to pass the guard but Brogue is keeping the position.
Balls forces his way into half guard.
Balls is looking for a kimura here.
Brogue looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls content to control rather than advance.
Balls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balls trying to control the action but Brogue is working from the bottom.
Brogue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balls pulls his head out easily.
Balls stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls is working for a kimura but Brogue is defending it quite comfortably.
Brogue is defending against the submission attempts here by Balls.
Brogue actively working from the bottom here.
Balls looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brogue with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Jimmy Brogue has been cut.
Balls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brogue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balls is aware though and is defending well.
Brogue keeping full guard, as Balls tries to pass.
Balls wants to control from the top but Brogue keeps moving.
Brogue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls works over Brogue with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balls tries to free his leg and advance position but Brogue is retaining full guard.
Balls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimmy Brogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Balls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balls slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Balls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balls has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Balls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tigre Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden has chosen Gold Dust as his entrance music. Jim Golden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tigre Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Golden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Golden swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Golden swinging wildly here.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh wants to clinch up but Golden keeps it at a distance.
Golden throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golden's corner calls for a 1-2. Golden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh slips a straight right by Golden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golden. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown. Golden tries to sprawl out of it but Singh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Golden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singh on the side of the head.
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!
Golden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Golden circles away.
Golden throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Golden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Golden misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves away from the strike by Golden.
Golden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Golden.
Singh is looking to clinch but Golden is avoiding it.
Golden misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golden swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Golden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Golden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Singh moves forwards but Golden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Golden tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Singh wants a takedown.
Singh prevents Golden from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Golden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Golden tries to break free but Singh pushes him back against the cage.
Golden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Golden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigre Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golden lands a nice uppercut.
Singh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singh can't get the takedown.
Golden tries to circle away but Singh has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Golden.
Golden gets underhooks to prevent Singh's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golden has had enough of the clinch but Singh keeps him there for the moment.
Golden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Singh has Golden pushed against the cage.
Golden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Golden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh prevents Golden from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golden to keep the fight standing.
Singh taking a breather.
Golden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Singh has Golden pressed against the cage, preventing Golden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh is working for takedown but Golden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Golden lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden tries to break free but Singh pushes him back against the cage.
Golden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golden can't break the clinch.
Golden is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Golden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Golden 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Golden misses with a double jab.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Singh working Golden over with strikes.
Golden tries to kick Singh off but Singh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Singh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Singh trying to mount his opponent but Golden defends it.
Singh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Golden defend it? Singh steps over the head and cranks it - Golden is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Singh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tigre Singh!
Tigre Singh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Xtreme Merchandise, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hyper - We Control kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roy Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Nice sprawl there from Bisping as Nelson shoots in.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bisping - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bisping. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucas Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Bisping catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Bisping or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Bisping tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bisping is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bisping as he jumps to the side.
Lucas Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Bisping throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bisping is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bisping is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bisping up against the cage.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bisping after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bisping throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
Bisping uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bisping. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Bisping throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson feints and as Bisping raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Bisping blocks nicely.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bisping will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Bisping is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lucas Bisping.
Bisping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bisping drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Nelson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson gets full guard.
Bisping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Bisping has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Nelson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bisping wants to clinch.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bisping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Bisping throws a one two combo.
Bisping throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bisping tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisping gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bisping looking to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bisping is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Nelson stands up and waves to Bisping to follow him.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Bisping misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bisping.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
Bisping pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Bisping settles back down.
Nelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bisping tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nelson is in Bisping's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Bisping is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bisping, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bisping lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bisping.
Bisping attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bisping circles away.
Bisping's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bisping duly obliges.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping slips under a jab.
Lucas Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bisping avoids it really well and circles away.
Lucas Bisping is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Bisping misses.
Bisping misses with a wild combination.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Bisping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bisping shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bisping throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bisping.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Bisping in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson dives in and grabs Bisping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bisping dominated that second round.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Bisping is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping lands a body shot.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bisping scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson blocks a head kick by Bisping.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Bisping sprawls well.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bisping manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bisping misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bisping swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bisping as he jumps to the side.
Bisping throws a one two combo.
Bisping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Bisping follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bisping throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bisping closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Bisping keeps him under control.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard but Bisping has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard but Bisping has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Nelson has a hand on Bisping's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bisping takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bisping has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bisping!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed comes to the cage accompanied by Gentlelman. Ansari has chosen HAM as his entrance music. Mongolia Heed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aziz Ansari's chin.
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143 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ansari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ansari working away.
Ansari just content to control the position.
Heed is looking for a sweep.
Ansari in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Heed is being controlled here.
Ansari tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed is looking for a sweep.
Heed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ansari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Heed tries to lock up and control but Ansari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ansari throwing strikes here but Heed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Heed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heed tries to get out of the position.
Heed tries to improve his position but instead Ansari has taken his back!
Ansari missing with strikes from the back.
Ansari is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heed has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ansari is working for a rear naked choke. Heed is not defending it well and Ansari has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Heed refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Heed's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aziz Ansari!
Aziz Ansari took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Green!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries for a takedown but Bunga circles away easily
and Bunga counters with a one-two to the body.
Bunga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunga counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bunga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Green with a poor takedown
and Bunga counters with a thumping low kick.
Ralph Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Green.
Green throws a leg kick
and Bunga counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Green is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green drops his hands momentarily and Bunga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bunga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunga scores with a counter punch that sends Green to the canvas! Bunga smells blood - he's punishing Green with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Green has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Bunga!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by Showtime. Anthony Pettis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Vader's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Vader!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pettis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettis prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Pettis.
Pettis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vader.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Vader.
Pettis jumps guard and drags Vader to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vader thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Vader tries to pass.
Vader drops back looking for a leg! Pettis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pettis manages to kick Vader off! Vader jumps back into Pettis's guard.
Pettis working for a triangle but Vader defends it easily.
Vader distracts Pettis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Vader defends easily.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader postures up in Pettis's guard and throws a big left but Pettis blocks it.
Vader cracks Pettis with a solid left hand.
Vader keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pettis's head.
Pettis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vader defends it easily.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but Vader is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vader doesn't defend quickly enough and Pettis has managed to lock this one up! Can Vader escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pettis on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis made sure to mention his sponsor, Vitality in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is My time is now. A fine choice. Sparky Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Cent!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cent throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cent.
Cent throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Cent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cent tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Cent.
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Cent's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cent is looking for a sweep.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson laying and praying for a moment but Cent takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cent is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cent taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cent is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cent is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Sparky Anderson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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