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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo III Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximilien Robespierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes to the cage accompanied by Ba Ba BLACKSHEEP - Eduardo Chavez. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo III Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilien Robespierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robespierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robespierre tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Robespierre tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Robespierre wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robespierre motions for Chavez to come forward. Robespierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Robespierre.
Robespierre is looking to clinch.
Robespierre wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robespierre. Robespierre obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavez drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robespierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Robespierre is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robespierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Robespierre blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Chavez 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.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robespierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Robespierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robespierre is fending him off so far but Chavez persists. Nope, Robespierre circles away and we're back to standing.
Robespierre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Robespierre. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo III Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robespierre tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robespierre tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Robespierre tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Robespierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robespierre but Robespierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robespierre tried to score with a low kick but Chavez checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robespierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Robespierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robespierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Eduardo III Chavez has been cut.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Robespierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chavez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robespierre uses from the top position.
Robespierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Robespierre controlling him for the moment.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilien Robespierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo III Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Robespierre looks to clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chavez works his way into full mount!
Chavez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Robespierre working to try and regain half guard.
Chavez working for a submission but Robespierre is keeping him at bay.
Chavez has hold of Robespierre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Robespierre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has control of Robespierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robespierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chavez has control of Robespierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robespierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavez looking to ground and pound but Robespierre is blocking nicely.
Chavez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chavez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chavez working for a guillotine from mount but Robespierre is in no mood to give up.
Robespierre is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robespierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chavez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robespierre's face.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Robespierre defends it well.
Robespierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavez looking to finish with strikes here!
Chavez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is landing with some decent strikes but Robespierre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chavez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Robespierre defends it well.
Chavez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chavez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chavez wants to finish this one by submission but Robespierre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo III Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo III Chavez's cut.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chavez shoots in and drives through. Robespierre sprawls well.
Robespierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robespierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Robespierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robespierre clinches but Chavez breaks the clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robespierre's guard now.
Chavez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Robespierre is keeping the position.
Eduardo III Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robespierre 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.
Robespierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Robespierre is keeping the position.
Chavez pushes down on Robespierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A leg kick checked by Chavez.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Robespierre circles away.
Robespierre tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Robespierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez shoots in but Robespierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robespierre throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximilien Robespierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robespierre tries to clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robespierre's guard now.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Robespierre wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robespierre's waist but Robespierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chavez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo III Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robespierre tries to clinch up
and Chavez moves into the clinch.
Robespierre stops a takedown attempt from Chavez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robespierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robespierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Robespierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Robespierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Robespierre won't allow it.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Robespierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robespierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo III Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo III Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cave comes to the cage accompanied by HYPOCRISY - Unleash The Beast. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Montreal, Dustin Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cave thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Cave misses its intended target.
Cave stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cave wants it to stay on the feet.
Cave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave blocks a jab.
McKendrick moves in looking to clinch but Cave pushes him off.
Cave stuffs the takedown.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cave throws a head kick that McKendrick semi-blocks.
Cave throws out a loose jab but McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick throws a series of punches but Cave moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cave.
McKendrick shoots in for a takedown but Cave shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustin Cave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick.
McKendrick misses with a low kick.
McKendrick lands with a good body shot.
McKendrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luke McKendrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKendrick avoids the head kick by Cave.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick blocks the body kick.
McKendrick tries to bum rush Cave with a series of wild strikes but Cave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKendrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cave swivels and escapes.
Cave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKendrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cave misses with a double jab.
Cave loads up on a big right hand but McKendrick slips the punch.
Cave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick misses with a few strikes there.
McKendrick thows a body shot but no joy.
Cave thows a body shot but no joy.
McKendrick lands a nice hook to Cave's body. Cave takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cave misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cave misses.
A head kick by McKendrick misses
and Cave counters with a left to the body.
Cave swats away the attempt to clinch by McKendrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKendrick throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cave avoids the body shot from McKendrick.
Cave jabs at McKendrick's body.
McKendrick misses with a leg kick
and Cave counters with a left to the body.
McKendrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Cave dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McKendrick throws a nice looking combination but Cave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKendrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKendrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a left to the body.
Cave is looking to wear down McKendrick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, jab by Cave - just one landing.
Cave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKendrick.
McKendrick tries to clinch
and Cave makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cave throws a right hand that McKendrick ducks under and follows up with a left that McKendrick also avoids with ease.
McKendrick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cave is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McKendrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a nice uppercut.
Cave avoids the head kick by McKendrick.
McKendrick slips a straight right by Cave.
McKendrick loads up on a big right hand but Cave slips the punch.
McKendrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKendrick walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Cave as McKendrick shoots in.
McKendrick misses with a shot to the body
and Cave counters with a crisp one two that drops McKendrick! Cave thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McKendrick to his feet! McKendrick is in big trouble!
McKendrick is rocked!
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!
Cave misses with a looping left.
McKendrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Cave finish him?
Cave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKendrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKendrick seems to have recovered his senses.
McKendrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dustin Cave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKendrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cave circles away.
Dustin Cave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick.
Cave misses with a hook.
Cave looks to score with a jab to the body but McKendrick is just out of range.
Dustin Cave is winning the standup battle so far.
McKendrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cave to counter with a crisp jab.
McKendrick misses with a combination
and Cave counters with a stiff right hand.
Luke McKendrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cave counters with a nice body shot.
McKendrick is breathing heavily.
Cave throws the left hand but McKendrick avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Cave misses.
Cave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cave digs a good body shot into McKendrick's ribs.
Cave misses the body punch
and McKendrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Cave dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big right from Cave misses.
A lazy left from Cave finds it's target.
Cave misses the shot to the body.
Cave punishes McKendrick's body with a nice straight punch.
McKendrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cave misses with a combination
and McKendrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKendrick shoots and misses
and Cave counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McKendrick might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cave has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick wants to clinch up but Cave keeps it at a distance.
McKendrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKendrick defending well as Cave loads up on a big left hand.
McKendrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cave misses with a body shot.
McKendrick tries for a takedown but Cave circles away easily
and Cave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKendrick throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Cave misses its intended target.
McKendrick tries to clinch there but Cave circles away.
McKendrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cave stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cave wants it to stay on the feet.
Dustin Cave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick.
Some wild striking there from McKendrick.
Cave checks a low kick from McKendrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave throws a jab but it's blocked by McKendrick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKendrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKendrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a left to the body.
McKendrick tries to clinch but Cave moves out of range.
Luke McKendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cave, as that shot connected.
McKendrick tries for a takedown but Cave sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McKendrick.
Cave is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKendrick can do to turn this around?
McKendrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. McKendrick will be more careful next time no doubt.
McKendrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKendrick slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Cave slaps away a takedown attempt from McKendrick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKendrick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Cave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cave has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Cave!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Kesha's Backstabber. Murdock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Man Without Fear kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sven Johansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Murdock's chin.
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187 lbs
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183 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
Johansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johansson is rocked!
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johansson has a takedown stuffed.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Johansson gets a takedown into half guard.
Murdock tries to kick Johansson off but Johansson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johansson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murdock could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johansson has cracked it and Murdock is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Johansson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O McMacElveney's entrance music is The Way I Feel. A fine choice. Kasady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carnage Rules. Cletus Kasady will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cletus Kasady!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasady tries to sprawl out of it but O McMacElveney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O McMacElveney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasady swivels and escapes.
Cletus Kasady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O McMacElveney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O McMacElveney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasady throws a hook to the side of O McMacElveney's head but O McMacElveney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O McMacElveney scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasady is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O McMacElveney tries to control but Kasady wriggling away.
O McMacElveney won't let Kasady get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
O McMacElveney is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
O McMacElveney fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasady misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasady fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasady throws a right hand that O McMacElveney ducks under and follows up with a left that O McMacElveney also avoids with ease.
O McMacElveney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O McMacElveney drives through and clinches with Kasady against the cage.
O McMacElveney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasady prevents the takedown attempt.
O McMacElveney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O McMacElveney tries to score a body lock takedown but Kasady shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O McMacElveney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kasady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O McMacElveney has him pressed against the cage.
O McMacElveney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kasady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O McMacElveney has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on O McMacElveney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O McMacElveney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasady looks to score with a jab to the body but O McMacElveney is just out of range.
Kasady connects with a body shot.
Kasady lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O McMacElveney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasady misses with a looping left.
Kasady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O McMacElveney was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasady.
Kasady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O McMacElveney slips under a jab from Kasady.
O McMacElveney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O McMacElveney somewhat.
O McMacElveney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasady's waist but Kasady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O McMacElveney off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of O McMacElveney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasady lands a glancing blow to the side of O McMacElveney's head.
O McMacElveney fails with a takedown attempt.
O McMacElveney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to de liver by Kasady. Beautiful body shot.
O McMacElveney is breathing heavily.
Kasady getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasady misses with an uppercut.
Kasady thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Kasady. That snapped O McMacElveney's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O McMacElveney momentarily.
Kasady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kasady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O McMacElveney circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasady is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O McMacElveney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kasady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O McMacElveney circles away quickly and effectively.
O McMacElveney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O McMacElveney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasady looks to land a right hand but O McMacElveney moved out of range.
O McMacElveney wants to clinch.
O McMacElveney fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O McMacElveney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O McMacElveney misses the body punch
and Kasady counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kasady misses with a straight right.
O McMacElveney looks for a takedown but Kasady sprawls well.
Kasady connects with a jab.
Kasady misses with a looping right.
Kasady lands a right hook to the body.
Kasady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O McMacElveney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Kasady misses its intended target.
Cletus Kasady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasady lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasady.
Kasady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O McMacElveney tries to clinch up
and Kasady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Kasady misses.
Kasady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady throws a series of punches but O McMacElveney avoids them all with ease.
O McMacElveney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasady counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O McMacElveney wants to clinch but Kasady slips to the side
and Kasady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O McMacElveney has Kasady up against the cage in a clinch.
O McMacElveney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasady breaks from the clinch.
O McMacElveney moves away from the strike by Kasady.
O McMacElveney fails in his attempt to clinch.
O McMacElveney tries to land a front kick but Kasady steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O McMacElveney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasady circles away.
Cletus Kasady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O McMacElveney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasady swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O McMacElveney slips a jab from Kasady.
Kasady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O McMacElveney.
Kasady throws a lazy right hand but O McMacElveney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasady but Kasady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O McMacElveney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O McMacElveney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasady missing with a left hand there. O McMacElveney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Kasady.
Cletus Kasady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasady fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady throws out a loose jab but O McMacElveney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasady lands a jab to O McMacElveney's midsection.
O McMacElveney ducks under a wild hook from Kasady.
Kasady lands with a straight right. O McMacElveney didn't see that one coming.
Kasady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O McMacElveney ducks under a wild hook from Kasady.
O McMacElveney blocks a jab.
O McMacElveney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O McMacElveney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasady.
Kasady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O McMacElveney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O McMacElveney gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O McMacElveney is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasady wants to get back to his feet.
O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O McMacElveney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O McMacElveney 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.
Kasady looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from O McMacElveney there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
O McMacElveney has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Kasady.
Kasady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O McMacElveney.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasady.
Kasady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kasady wants it to stay on the feet.
O McMacElveney gets a clinch.
O McMacElveney is working for takedown but Kasady is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O McMacElveney tries for a takedown but Kasady manages to get underhooks.
O McMacElveney is working for takedown but Kasady is calmly controlling the position for now.
O McMacElveney pushes off an throws an elbow but Kasady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O McMacElveney is trying to drag Kasady to the mat but Kasady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kasady breaks from the clinch.
Kasady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasady keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kasady manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O McMacElveney trying to control but Kasady is working from the bottom.
O McMacElveney stands up and waves to Kasady to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasady moves out of range as O McMacElveney strikes.
O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasady jabs O McMacElveney right on the nose. O McMacElveney blinks but takes it well.
Kasady misses with a two punch combination.
Kasady swinging wildly here.
Kasady tries to keep at a distance but O McMacElveney has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney successfully pulls guard.
O McMacElveney has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kasady should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, O McMacElveney has tightened it up now! Kasady should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Finnegan O McMacElveney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Wagner has chosen Motorhead - Deaf forever as his entrance music. Blood Face has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face moves into range and clinches up with Wagner.
Face misses with an elbow strike.
Wagner fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Face just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Face throws an elbow but it misses.
Face pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Face pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Face throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Face.
Face lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chad Wagner has been cut.
Face throws an elbow that misses.
Face lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Face throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Face comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Chad Wagner's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Face.
The cut above Chad Wagner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Wagner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blood Face!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turk Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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277 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turk Ransel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ransel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ransel misses the target.
Ransel throws a right and a left that Slice avoids nicely.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Ransel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Slice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slice moves away from the strike by Ransel.
A swing and a miss from Ransel.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Ransel backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Ransel misses.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Ransel.
Slice lands a jab to Ransel's midsection.
Ransel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ransel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ransel misses with a combination
and Slice counters with an inside leg kick.
Ransel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Ransel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
Slice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slice.
Ransel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slice staying out of range there.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ransel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ransel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Ransel misses with a body punch
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice slips a jab from Ransel.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ransel at a distance.
Ransel looks gassed!
Slice punishes Ransel's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ransel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ransel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Slice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ransel's head.
Slice throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a one two! Ransel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ransel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ransel is rocked!
Ransel loses concentration momentarily and Slice pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ransel crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Slice finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel The Rambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - The warriors code. A fine choice. The Rambler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the TerrorDome. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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276 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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, Edward Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel The Rambler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rambler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Rambler wants to take a breather but Brannigan is having none of it.
Brannigan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brannigan.
The Rambler pushes down on Brannigan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brannigan is looking to improve his position.
Brannigan wants to get back to full guard but The Rambler has passed into side control.
The Rambler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brannigan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Rambler landing shots from mount.
Brannigan is in a horrible position here. The Rambler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannigan is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rambler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The Rambler can't control as he wanted to and Brannigan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The Rambler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brannigan!
The Rambler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brannigan looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Rambler lands a big shot to the head and Brannigan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samuel The Rambler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot-Surfaceing. Marko has chosen Smash as his entrance music. Billy Hayes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayes pinned against the cage. Hayes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marko is defended easily by Hayes.
Marko fails to land the takedown.
Billy Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
Marko fails to land the takedown.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Marko.
Hayes lands a big head kick that sends Marko tumbling to the mat! Hayes takes a step backwards and waves Marko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marko is rocked!
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Hayes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marko is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes swinging wildly here.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
Marko seems to have recovered his senses.
Marko tries for a takedown but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Hayes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko looks gassed!
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marko.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Marko's shoulder, as Marko tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Marko is looking to close the distance but Hayes sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Marko crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Marko is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Billy Hayes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson has chosen 2ne1 - Can't Nobody as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Dragonov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigurdsson wants to clinch.
Sigurdsson swinging wildly here.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigurdsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragonov moves out of range as Sigurdsson strikes.
Sigurdsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigurdsson misses with a double jab.
Dragonov looks to land a body kick but Sigurdsson moved away.
Dragonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragonov forces Sigurdsson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dragonov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dragonov lands a knee to the body.
Dragonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dragonov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Frank Sigurdsson has been cut.
Dragonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigurdsson's face.
Dragonov looking to throw knees to the head but Sigurdsson is blocking nicely.
Sigurdsson tries to throw a body punch but Dragonov avoids it by throwing Sigurdsson back against the cage.
Sigurdsson avoiding damage as Dragonov throws knees to the body.
Dragonov trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sigurdsson tries to break free but Dragonov pushes him back against the cage.
Dragonov tries to stall but Sigurdsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sigurdsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dragonov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sigurdsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sigurdsson looks gassed!
Dragonov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dragonov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dragonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sigurdsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sigurdsson misses with a body punch.
Dragonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sigurdsson working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dragonov.
Sigurdsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dragonov blocks a body shot from Sigurdsson.
Dragonov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Frank Sigurdsson's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Dragonov.
Dragonov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dragonov lands a nice elbow.
Dragonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sigurdsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dragonov.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragonov.
Dragonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sigurdsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragonov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sigurdsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Sigurdsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dragonov stalls.
Sigurdsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigurdsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragonov.
Dragonov lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Frank Sigurdsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dragonov misses with a knee to the head.
Dragonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sigurdsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragonov lands an elbow inside that Sigurdsson shrugs off.
Sigurdsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sigurdsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dragonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragonov blocks an uppercut.
Sigurdsson misses with some punches.
Dragonov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sigurdsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragonov scores with a knee to the head.
Dragonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dragonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragonov tries to land a knee to the head but Sigurdsson blocks with his arms.
Dragonov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dragonov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sigurdsson manages to break the clinch.
Sigurdsson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sigurdsson.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sigurdsson digs a right hand underneath Dragonov's ribcage. Dragonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sigurdsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but Sigurdsson blocks it.
Dragonov prevents Sigurdsson from breaking the clinch.
Dragonov missing with knees to the body.
Dragonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sigurdsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sigurdsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dragonov.
A short uppercut from Sigurdsson.
Dragonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragonov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigurdsson.
A short body shot lands from Sigurdsson as the two fighters clinch.
Sigurdsson cracks Dragonov with a nice body shot.
Sigurdsson is trying to break free.
Sigurdsson is trying to break the clinch but Dragonov has him pressed against the cage.
Sigurdsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragonovs head.
Sigurdsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragonov.
Sigurdsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sigurdsson pushes Dragonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sergei Dragonov has been cut.
Sigurdsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sigurdsson presses Dragonov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Sigurdsson.
Dragonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson lands a body shot.
Dragonov keeps control of Sigurdsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dragonov throws an elbow but misses.
Sigurdsson gets through Dragonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson lands a right hand.
Sigurdsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigurdsson lands a nice uppercut.
Sigurdsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sigurdsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sigurdsson scores with a shot to the side of Dragonov's head.
Sigurdsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sigurdsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sigurdsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Sigurdsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sigurdsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Dragonov lands a head kick!
Dragonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragonov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sigurdsson lands an overhand right.
Sigurdsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigurdsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Sigurdsson moves out of range easily.
Dragonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigurdsson throws a looping overhand right but Dragonov ducks down to avoid it.
Sigurdsson tries to clinch but Dragonov moves out of range.
Sigurdsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dragonov's shoulder, as Dragonov tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragonov ducks under a wild hook from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson tries to bum rush Dragonov with a series of wild strikes but Dragonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Sigurdsson moves away
and Sigurdsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sergei Dragonov's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Sigurdsson dips to his left and cracks Dragonov with an uppercut!
Dragonov tries to clinch but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Dragonov wants to clinch.
Dragonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sigurdsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sigurdsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigurdsson.
Dragonov has managed to clinch.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but Sigurdsson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but Sigurdsson blocks it.
Sigurdsson breaks from the clinch.
Sigurdsson avoids a kick to the body.
Dragonov cracks the inside of Sigurdsson's front leg.
Sigurdsson misses the jab.
Sergei Dragonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
Dragonov is looking to slow Sigurdsson down with leg kicks.
Dragonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragonov looking to slow down the pace here.
Sigurdsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dragonov.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but Sigurdsson blocks it.
Dragonov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragonov.
Sigurdsson has had enough of the clinch but Dragonov keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dragonov obliges.
Dragonov working Sigurdsson over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dragonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragonov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dragonov with a knee to the head.
Dragonov lands an elbow just above Sigurdsson 's eye.
Dragonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dragonov blocking some punches.
Sigurdsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Sigurdsson letting Dragonov take a breather here.
Dragonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Sigurdsson won't want to take too many of those.
Sigurdsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragonov blocks an uppercut.
Sigurdsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigurdsson.
Dragonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragonov lands a nice elbow.
Dragonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigurdsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dragonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sigurdsson's defenses.
Sigurdsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragonov controls his hands.
Dragonov misses with a knee to the head.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but Sigurdsson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sigurdsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sigurdsson wants to break free but Dragonov has control.
Dragonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dragonov lands an elbow that stopped Sigurdsson in his tracks for a moment.
Sigurdsson tries to break free but Dragonov pushes him back against the cage.
Sigurdsson avoiding damage as Dragonov throws knees to the body.
Sigurdsson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with the head strike.
Dragonov pushes off an throws an elbow but Sigurdsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dragonov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sigurdsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dragonov.
Sigurdsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sigurdsson lands a right hand.
Dragonov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sigurdsson blocks an elbow strike from Dragonov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragonov scores a nice knee to the body.
Dragonov landing knees to the head.
Dragonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sergei Dragonov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sigurdsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigurdsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sergei Dragonov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sigurdsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Sigurdsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sigurdsson lands a left and a right that send Dragonov crashing to the mat, dazed. Sigurdsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dragonov is rocked!
Sigurdsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sigurdsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragonov.
Dragonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dragonov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sigurdsson lands a nice shot that snaps Dragonov's head back.
Jeez, Sergei Dragonov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Sigurdsson lands with a nice body punch.
Sigurdsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigurdsson lands a right hand.
Dragonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sigurdsson is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Dragonov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Sigurdsson!
Frank Sigurdsson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matt Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanov. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Spartan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartan stops Ivanov from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spartan, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ivanov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Spartan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ivanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ivanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ivanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan parries the strikes from Ivanov easily there. Ivanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spartan to escape.
A lull in the action here as Ivanov stalls from top position.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Ivanov crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spartan thows a body shot but no joy.
Spartan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Spartan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartan lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Spartan fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matt Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan digs a good hook to Ivanov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Spartan lands a jab to Ivanov's midsection.
Spartan throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Spartan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan misses with a double jab.
Spartan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Spartan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Spartan as Ivanov shoots in.
Spartan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ivanov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Spartan misses.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spartan!
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan can't break the clinch.
Spartan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spartan to the mat. Spartan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanov stops Spartan from getting back to his feet.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov throwing shots but Spartan is blocking nicely.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Spartan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan 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!
Spartan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spartan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spartan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spartan!
Spartan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to control Spartan's posture but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spartan landing a few strikes.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Spartan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spartan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Spartan.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ivanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!
Spartan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ivanov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ivanov looking for the choke but no joy.
Spartan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ivanov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartan is trying to get back to his feet but Ivanov has full control of the position and if anything, Spartan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Ivanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ivanov is trying to control but Spartan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ivanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanov tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ivanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivanov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spartan has worked his arm free - good work by Spartan!
Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aleksey Ivanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spartan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into rage.
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Ivanov has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spartan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spartan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivanov's guard! Nice work there by Spartan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov looking to control.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov has his foot on Spartan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spartan works his way back into a safe position though.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov pulls Spartan in to control the position.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spartan's guard.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Spartan pushes Ivanov off, looking to escape but Ivanov dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Spartan is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov is the new welterweight champion!
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