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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ouellette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Concrete!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouellette misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouellette lands a glancing blow to the side of Concrete's head.
Ouellette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouellette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Concrete.
Ouellette scores with a one two! Concrete had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ouellette lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ouellette throws a jab when Concrete was well out of range.
Ouellette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Concrete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ouellette but Ouellette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouellette swinging wildly here.
Ouellette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Concrete is able to avoid easily.
Concrete blocks a head kick by Ouellette.
No joy there for Ouellette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouellette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nick Ouellette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouellette tries to close the distance and clinch but Concrete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Ouellette - just one landing.
Concrete just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouellette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Concrete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouellette throws a leg kick but Concrete checks it.
Ouellette misses with a few strikes there.
Concrete avoids the body shot from Ouellette.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ouellette.
Ouellette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Concrete.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Concrete.
Ouellette tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ouellette looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Concrete has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ouellette has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Concrete controlling the positon.
Concrete looking to break Ouellette's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ouellette remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Concrete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Concrete controlling from the back.
Concrete is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ouellette is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinton Concrete!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Gibson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin lands a jab.
Gibson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martin lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Peter Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin wants to take a breather but Gibson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson is trying to stand.
Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gibson is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
Gibson is looking to escape.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson is looking to escape.
Martin is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Peter Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Gibson misses.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gibson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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.
Gibson tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
Gibson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gibson to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Gibson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gibson!
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin looking to isolate an arm here. Gibson doesn't see it coming and as Martin extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Giguere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford has chosen Bodies by Drowning Pool as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kenny Sanford is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benoit Giguere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Giguere misses its intended target.
Benoit Giguere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giguere feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanford sprawling to the canvas! Sanford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Giguere finish him?!
It looks like Kenny Sanford has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giguere misses with a looping left.
No luck for Sanford with that takedown attempt.
Sanford closes the distance and clinches up with Giguere, looking for a takedown. Sanford pushes Giguere against the cage but Giguere circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Giguere misses with a straight right.
Giguere cracks Sanford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Giguere has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanford to stand back up!
Sanford is rocked!
Giguere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giguere finds Sanford's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sanford flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Giguere lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sanford will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benoit Giguere!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Planety (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Planety comes into the arena with All the right moves blaring out of the sound system. Lyoto Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Planety!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planety swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Planety misses with a head kick.
Planety looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Planety, pushing him back against the cage.
Planety tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelianenko smiles and moves away.
Joe Planety seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Planety throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Planety will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelianenko lands with a big left! Planety is wobbled badly! Emelianenko comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Planety to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyoto Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Wood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Wood!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins walks into a jab.
Rock Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desjardins throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Desjardins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Desjardins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood throws a right and a left that Desjardins avoids nicely.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Desjardins.
Wood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wood is looking to clinch.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wood throws a series of punches but Desjardins avoids them all with ease.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desjardins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Desjardins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
Desjardins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood pushes Desjardins off looking to stand but Desjardins dives back in and keeps control.
Desjardins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Desjardins wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
Desjardins slows the pace down in half guard.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Desjardins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desjardins backs up against the cage.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Desjardins had a free shot at his head there.
Desjardins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Desjardins in particular looking to stall.
Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Desjardins manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins landing strikes from the mount and Wood is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wood looks a forlorn figure.
Desjardins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Desjardins.
Desjardins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The referee warns Wood that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Desjardins looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desjardins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to control but Desjardins is having none of it.
Desjardins scoring with strikes but Wood is staying in there.
Desjardins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wood looks a forlorn figure.
Wood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desjardins with a couple of short strikes.
Desjardins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Desjardins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Desjardins dominated that round.
That's time! Desjardins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Francois Desjardins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desjardins throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Desjardins misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Desjardins.
Desjardins misses with a jab to the body
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Desjardins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Desjardins somewhat.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
Desjardins misses with a few strikes there.
Desjardins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desjardins circles away quickly and effectively.
Desjardins scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood misses with a combination
and Desjardins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Desjardins rather than just go for the knockout.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins stuffs the takedown attempt from Wood. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood moves in looking to clinch but Desjardins pushes him off.
Desjardins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Desjardins taking a breather here.
Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Desjardins tries for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
The strikes coming from Desjardins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Desjardins trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Desjardins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Desjardins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Desjardins.
Desjardins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Desjardins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Desjardins happy to just control the position for now.
Desjardins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Desjardins 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.
Wood is in a horrible position here. Desjardins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
Desjardins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wood's face.
Desjardins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Desjardins with good strikes from the mount here!
Francois Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Desjardins looking to ground and pound but Wood is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Desjardins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Desjardins counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Desjardins misses.
Desjardins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.
Desjardins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desjardins prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Desjardins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desjardins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desjardins 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.
Desjardins slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Desjardins in his half guard.
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Desjardins 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.
Desjardins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Desjardins trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Wood is trying to stand up here but Desjardins is controlling him well.
Desjardins is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working for a kimura but Wood is defending it quite comfortably.
Desjardins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wood defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Desjardins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying for a kimura here. Wood looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Desjardins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francois Desjardins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Vujeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vujeva comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boys. Smithers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - No Leaf Clover. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Vujeva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smithers is working for a kimura but Vujeva is defending it quite comfortably.
Vujeva wants to get back to full guard.
Vujeva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vujeva tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vujeva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smithers.
Vujeva pushes Smithers off looking to stand but Smithers dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Vujeva is defending against the submission attempts here by Smithers.
Smithers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vujeva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Smithers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Ronbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ronnie Ronbo has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Ronbo. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Ronbo's head but Ronbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierre thuds his right hand into Ronbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
Ronbo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ronbo is looking to break free of the clinch but St Pierre has double underhooks.
Ronbo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Ronbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ronbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
St Pierre drops Ronbo with a left right combo! St Pierre follows him down to the ground into side control.
Ronbo is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronbo tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ronbo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronbo is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ronbo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St Pierre tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ronbo wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ronbo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
St Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
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.
Ronbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ronbo swivels and escapes.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Ronbo moves out of range.
Ronbo avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Ronbo doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Jab by St Pierre.
Ronbo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Ronbo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lunges at Ronbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronbo's hand.
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre cracks Ronbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from St Pierre.
Ronbo drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.
Ronbo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good leg kick by St Pierre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ronbo is breathing heavily.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Pierre scores with a takedown into Ronbo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronbo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for St Pierre!
St Pierre is looking to get to half guard.
Ronbo looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronbo looking to finish St Pierre with some ground and pound. This is bad for St Pierre!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronbo looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronbo prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Ronbo'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.
Ronbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronbo.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre scores with a body shot.
St Pierre lands a body shot.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ronbo tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ronbo to the ground. Ronbo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ronbo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronbo closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre tries to break free but Ronbo pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre has Ronbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Ronbo - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ronbo.
St Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ronbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronnie Ronbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
Ronbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Pierre circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ronbo is trying to defend but St Pierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronbo trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronbo wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo trying to control here.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Ronbo defending well.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ronbo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Pierre sprawls well initially but Ronbo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ronbo is taking a breather. St Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ronbo stops St Pierre from getting back to his feet.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Ronbo has control of the leg.
Ronbo stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
Ronbo seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre tries to kick Ronbo off but Ronbo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St Pierre gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Ronbo'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. And we move into the final round!
Good shot there by St Pierre.
Ronbo misses with a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Ronbo has a takedown stuffed.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Ronbo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
St Pierre stands up and waves to Ronbo to follow him.
St Pierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Ronbo counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Pierre won't be happy with that.
Ronbo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ronbo tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
Ronbo tries to move into full mount but can't pass St Pierre's legs.
Ronbo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ronbo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ronbo trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Ronbo just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Ronbo avoids it well.
Ronbo tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Ronbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre can't get the takedown.
St Pierre can't get the takedown.
Ronbo tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
Ronbo is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
St Pierre has hold of one of Ronbo's legs. Ronbo is fighting the takedown attempt but St Pierre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ronbo wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Ronbo is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronbo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ronbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre stands up.
No luck for St Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Ronbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Ronnie Ronbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wogg (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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161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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152 lbs
8 - 7 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Wogg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Wogg is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Omega lands a jab to the head.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Wogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Wogg tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Wogg ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Omega misses with a series of wild punches.
Wogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Wogg wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Omega stalks Wogg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wogg's face. Wogg staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Omega misses.
Omega throws a leg kick but Wogg moved away.
Omega tries to bum rush Wogg with a series of wild strikes but Wogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wogg.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Wogg moved out of range.
Wogg tries to clinch up.
Good work by Wogg as he checks the leg kick.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Wogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Wogg staying out of range there.
Omega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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.
Wogg tries to clinch there but Omega circles away.
Wogg tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Omega misses with a straight left.
Omega lands a head shot.
Wogg is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adrian Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wogg clinches.
Wogg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wogg crunches a lovely knee into Omega's ribcage.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Wogg keeps him there for the moment.
Wogg is stalling here.
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wogg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Wogg won't allow it.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Omega takes a knee to the side of the body.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Wogg has him pressed against the cage.
Wogg lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wogg.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Wogg won't allow it.
Wogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wogg has Omega pushed against the cage.
Wogg keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wogg landing knees to the body.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Wogg keeps him there for the moment.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Wogg is controlling the position.
Wogg pulls guard effortlessly.
Wogg is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Omega rolls with it to try and escape but Wogg cranks on the arm and Omega is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Wogg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voices. The key to victory for Randy Orton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benoit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benoit.
Orton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orton wants it to stay on the feet.
Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit misses with a double jab.
Orton connects with a looping right hand.
Orton tries to clinch there but Benoit circles away.
Orton lands a nice looking body shot.
Benoit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orton defends it nicely.
Randy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Benoit.
Orton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orton drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage.
Benoit takes a shot to the head.
Orton tries to stall but Benoit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton cracks Benoit with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orton.
Benoit has hold of one of Orton's legs. Orton is fighting the takedown attempt but Benoit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Benoit looks gassed!
Orton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benoit defends it easily.
Orton has his foot on Benoit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benoit works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benoit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benoit is aware though and is defending well.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Benoit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benoit defends it easily.
Benoit is in close to Orton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orton being controlled here, momentarily.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit drops back looking for a leg! Orton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orton manages to kick Benoit off! Benoit jumps back into Orton's guard.
Orton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benoit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benoit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benoit.
Benoit trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Benoit 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.
Orton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benoit 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton looking to control.
Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benoit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benoit stands and throws Orton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Benoit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Orton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that round.
That's time! Orton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Orton sprawls well.
Orton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benoit.
Orton lands a really nice looking cross but Benoit seems unphased.
Orton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orton works over Benoit's head and body with a nice combination.
Orton with a nice cross.
Orton stuffs the takedown attempt from Benoit. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
Randy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Benoit.
Orton is looking to clinch.
Benoit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Orton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benoit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton trying to stall but Benoit improves his position.
Benoit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benoit tries to score a body lock takedown but Orton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orton lands with a left to the head.
Orton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benoit.
Orton lands a left hand.
Orton lands an elbow just above Benoit 's eye.
Benoit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orton smiles and moves away.
Orton's corner calls for a 1-2. Orton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orton connects with a right hand. Benoit shakes it off.
Orton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orton scores with a jab to the head.
Benoit walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Orton does it's job there.
Orton lands a jab to the head.
Orton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orton throws a series of strikes that have Benoit backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Orton.
Good exchange - Orton coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benoit.
Orton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orton lands a nice shot to the body.
Orton clinches.
Nice body punch from Orton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orton.
A short uppercut from Orton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton stalling against the cage.
Orton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Orton.
Benoit looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Orton as the two fighters clinch.
Orton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orton slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Orton.
Orton lands a shot to the body.
Benoit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Orton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Orton.
Orton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benoit takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orton.
Benoit is trying to drag Orton to the mat but Orton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benoit takes a shot to the head.
Orton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orton prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orton.
Benoit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Orton.
Benoit goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacques Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orton, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Orton moves into range and clinches up with Benoit.
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Benoit.
Benoit jumps guard.
Orton stops Benoit from standing up.
Benoit can't keep his opponent in guard - Orton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benoit trying to control here.
Orton stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Orton as he connects with a hook.
Orton wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit shoots in but no luck this time.
Benoit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benoit ducks right into an uppercut from Orton.
Benoit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benoit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orton thuds a left hand into Benoit's body.
Orton digs a good body shot into Benoit's ribs.
Orton scores with a jab to the head.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Orton sprawls well.
Randy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Benoit.
Orton clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orton stops a takedown attempt from Benoit.
Orton stalling.
Benoit goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orton wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Orton there.
Orton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orton punishes Benoit's body with a nice straight punch.
Orton scoring well with a low kick there.
Orton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benoit's head.
Orton lands a lovely overhand right.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy Orton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Orton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benoit's hands.
Orton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orton slips a jab from Benoit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Orton finds it's target.
Orton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orton slaps away a takedown attempt from Benoit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benoit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benoit can do to turn this around?
Orton cracks Benoit with an open hand slap.
Benoit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benoit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orton can pounce on him.
Orton digs a good body shot into Benoit's ribs.
Jacques Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Randy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orton connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Parise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilles StPaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPaul has chosen Kashmir as his entrance music. Gilles StPaul will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Parise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles StPaul!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
StPaul slips under a jab from Parise.
A shot to the body from StPaul misses
and Parise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps StPaul thinking.
Parise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from StPaul.
A nice combination there by Parise.
StPaul throws a big shot that misses.
Parise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from StPaul misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parise misses the jab.
Zach Parise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parise clinches up with StPaul and pushes him back against the cage.
StPaul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Zach Parise has been cut.
StPaul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
StPaul throws an elbow but it misses.
StPaul missing with knees to the body.
StPaul takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Gilles StPaul has been cut.
Parise lands with a light punch inside.
StPaul misses with an elbow over the top.
Parise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parise scores with a hook to the body. StPaul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Parise misses.
StPaul tries to clinch up
and Parise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parise closes the distance looking to clinch
and StPaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
StPaul misses with a takedown attempt
and Parise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
StPaul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
StPaul fails with the takedown
and Parise holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parise managing to block the knees to the body from StPaul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parise avoids a wild elbow strike from StPaul.
Parise effectively controlling the action here.
Parise blocks the elbow strike.
Parise stalling.
StPaul taking a breather.
Parise leaning against his opponent.
Parise gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by StPaul as Parise tries to tie him up.
StPaul missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parise lands with a right to the head.
StPaul misses with a knee strike.
StPaul wants to stall.
Parise is trying to maintain a safe position but StPaul gets an underhook and turns Parise into the cage.
Parise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parise wants to stall.
StPaul missing with knees to the body.
StPaul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
StPaul looks gassed!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
StPaul misses with an elbow strike.
Parise pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parise lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Parise.
StPaul wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Parise.
StPaul lands a damaging elbow.
StPaul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parise blocks it with crossed arms.
Parise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
StPaul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parise tries to close the distance and clinch but StPaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from StPaul.
Zach Parise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilles StPaul.
Parise cracks StPaul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parise stuns StPaul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Parise dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parise connects with a looping right hand.
StPaul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Parise misses.
StPaul wants to clinch but Parise slips to the side
and Parise counters by clinching up.
Parise blocks an elbow strike.
Parise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of StPaul backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
StPaul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parise's defenses.
Parise taking a breather.
StPaul misses with a knee strike.
StPaul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
StPaul pushes off an throws an elbow but Parise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of StPaul's head.
StPaul is rocked!
Parise rushes StPaul with punches - StPaul moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, StPaul goes down! Parise follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Parise!
Zach Parise retains his welterweight title!
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