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UPF 36 & RSR 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philmore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thierry Francois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philmore Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thierry Francois!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butts misses the shot to the body.
Butts just misses with a punch to the body.
Butts misses with a two punch combination.
Butts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Francois dives in for a single leg takedown but Butts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Francois is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butts prevents the takedown attempt.
Philmore Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thierry Francois.
Butts wants to get back to striking at distance but Francois won't allow it.
Francois drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Francois misses with a double jab
and Butts counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butts throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Butts's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA (Redesigned) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Francois misses with an uppercut. Butts saw that one coming.
Butts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Francois counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Francois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francois postures up and lands a big shot to Butts's brow.
Francois won't allow Butts to get back to his feet.
Francois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Francois is controlling him.
Butts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francois on the ground.
Butts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Francois throws an elbow that misses. Butts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Francois's guard. Nice move by Butts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francois working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Francois looking for a guillotine here but Butts defends easily.
Butts wants to stand but Francois is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francois working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butts stands and steps away. Francois gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Francois connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butts. Francois does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butts misses with a two punch combination.
Francois slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Francois misses.
Butts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francois gets the takedown into side control.
Butts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Francois connects with a decent elbow.
Francois misses with the ground and pound.
Butts is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Francois asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Butts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Francois connects with a decent elbow.
Butts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butts tries to get out of the position.
Francois cracks Butts with a big elbow.
Francois fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Francois throws a strike aimed at the side of Butts's head but Butts avoids it well.
Francois working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francois creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Butts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Francois scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Butts to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts tries to escape but Francois is in control.
Francois fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Francois working the ground and pound.
Francois misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Butts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Francois working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Francois lands some shots froms side control.
Francois lands an elbow.
Francois throws an elbow but Butts slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Francois.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Francois dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Francois doesn't seem bothered though.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Francois is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Francois.
Francois throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butts lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Thierry Francois has been cut.
Butts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francois takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butts throws a right and a left that Francois avoids nicely.
Francois throws a nice looking combination but Butts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Francois showed some decent athleticism there.
Francois lands with a punch from half guard.
Francois throwing shots but Butts is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts wants to get back to his feet.
Francois slips a nice elbow through Butts's hands, connecting with Butts's forehead.
Butts pushes Francois off looking to stand but Francois dives back in and keeps control.
Francois sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butts defending well though.
Francois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Francois.
Ground and pound from Francois.
Francois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Francois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Francois working Butts over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Francois.
Francois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Butts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Francois has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Francois.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francois landing with the ground and pound.
Francois postures up in Butts's guard and throws a big left but Butts blocks it.
Francois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Francois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Francois throws a big elbow that misses.
Francois postures up and lands a big shot to Butts's brow.
Francois landing some decent shots from guard.
Francois throwing strikes from guard but Butts blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts wants to stand and escape but Francois is having none of it.
Francois stands up over Butts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Francois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Francois lands a couple of elbows.
Butts wants to stand but Francois is controlling the position.
Francois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butts's head.
Francois scoring with some ground and pound.
Francois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Francois postures up in Butts's guard and throws a big left but Butts blocks it.
Francois is in close to Butts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francois throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Francois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thierry Francois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Francois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Francois throws a strike but Butts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Francois had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butts defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Francois working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butts stands up from Francois's guard - Butts perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Francois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thierry Francois's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Butts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francois throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butts's waist but Butts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Francois off to one side.
Francois moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Butts misses with a double jab.
Butts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Francois. Francois circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Francois scores with a sloppy right hand. Butts should have avoided that one.
Butts leaves Francois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Butts stuffs the takedown attempt from Francois. Francois gets slowly back to his feet.
Philmore Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thierry Francois.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francois looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Francois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Francois misses with a two punch combination.
Butts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Francois.
Francois shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Francois slips a jab and a cross from Butts.
Butts feints a jab promting Francois to slip. Butts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Francois slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Francois takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Francois shoots in looking for a takedown but Butts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Francois's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Francois's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Butts as Francois shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts scores with a shot to the body.
Butts lands with an uppercut that bounces Francois off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Butts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francois was well out of range. Poor timing from Butts.
Butts looks to score with a jab to the body but Francois is just out of range.
Nice cross by Butts.
Butts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francois fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butts manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Butts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butts. Francois does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francois slips a jab from Butts.
Butts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts throws a good cross that connects.
Francois tries to land a front kick but Butts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Francois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francois closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Butts's guard.
Francois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Francois throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Butts manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Butts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Francois wants a takedown.
Francois is working for takedown but Butts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philmore Butts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francois drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Francois has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thierry Francois is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francois dodges the punch combination from Butts.
Francois takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francois cracks Butts with an open hand slap.
Butts misses with a straight right.
Francois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Francois showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Francois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philmore Butts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Francois has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thierry Francois!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dill's entrance music is Safri Duo - Played A Live. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Griffin's choice of entrance music: Tech N9ne - Am I A Psycho? (Feat. B.o.B. and Hopsin) . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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149 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Dill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwyane Griffin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dill wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dill fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Dill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dill.
Dill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dill somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dill throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Dill blocks it.
Dill lands with a left to the head.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dill avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Dill has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dill misses with a knee to the head.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Dill goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dill avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin stalling the fight.
Dill drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dill pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Dill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Griffin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dill throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Dill shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dill goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dill connects with a knee to the head.
Dill managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Dill is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
Dill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Dill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dill takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dill pulls guard effortlessly.
Dill is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Griffin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries to clinch up
and Dill counters with a head kick. That will keep Griffin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Griffin tries to clinch but Dill is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dill gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Dill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dill moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Dill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dill fails to pull guard.
Griffin trying to control the position but instead, Dill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffin into the cage.
Griffin with a knee to the head.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but Dill improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dill is defending well for now.
Dill jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Dill around his waist. Dill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dill fails to pull guard.
Dill stalling the fight.
Dill lands a nice elbow.
Griffin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dill connects with a knee to the head.
Griffin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dill up against the cage.
Dwyane Griffin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dill tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Dill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffin to keep the fight standing.
Griffin misses with some punches.
Dill lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Dill tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
Dill stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griffin decides to pull guard.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dill gets to his feet - Griffin follows without any prompting.
Griffin drops his hands momentarily and Dill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Griffin's head.
Dwyane Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dill shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin tries to clinch but Dill is having none of it.
Dill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dill.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Griffin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Dill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffin leaves Dill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dill counters with a body kick.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dill darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Dill into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dill successfully pulls guard.
Dill uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Dill on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dill doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dill.
Dill misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Dill pushes him off.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Dill is avoiding it.
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dill counters with a good low kick that Griffin was not able to check.
Mark Dill is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dill shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dill shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Dill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Griffin moves to clinch but Dill breaks away
and Dill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin moves to clinch but Dill breaks away
and Dill counters with a low kick, right behind Griffin 's knee.
Dill darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Dill into the cage.
Dwyane Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Griffin working Dill over with knees to the body.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Dill successfully pulls guard.
Dill is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Dill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dill!
Mark Dill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dwyane Griffin was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my manager, my fans, my sponsors and my gym. I will be back hungry and ready for a battle.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Mceasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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120 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Mceasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Sy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sy tries to clinch but Mceasy moves out of range.
Mceasy swinging wildly here.
Sy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mceasy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mceasy swinging wildly here.
Sy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Mceasy's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sy tries to clinch there but Mceasy circles away.
Mceasy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mceasy counters with a three punch combo that has Sy backing up. Sy nods at Mceasy to acknowledge the strikes.
Mceasy moves into the clinch.
Sy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mceasy avoids it.
Mceasy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sy backwards.
Mceasy working hard to break the clinch.
Sy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sy lands a nice uppercut.
Sy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mceasy works on Sy's body with a couple of short punches.
Mceasy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mceasy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sy tries to land a knee to the head but Mceasy blocks with his arms.
Sy misses with a knee strike.
Mceasy lands a left hand.
Mceasy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mceasy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sy landing knees to the head.
Mceasy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mceasy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sy.
Sy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Marco Mceasy has been cut.
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!
Sy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mceasy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sy misses with a knee strike.
Mceasy lands with a light punch inside.
Mceasy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mceasy.
Mceasy avoiding damage as Sy throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mceasy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sy misses with a knee strike.
Sy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sy misses with a knee strike.
Mceasy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sy backwards.
Sy tries a knee to the head but Mceasy blocks it.
Sy tries a knee to the head but Mceasy blocks it.
Mceasy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mceasy blocks it with crossed arms.
Sy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mceasy digs a right hand into Sy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sy's gas tank.
Mceasy digs a right hand into Sy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sy's gas tank.
Mceasy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mceasy.
Sy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sy misses with a knee strike.
Sy looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mceasy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sy controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Mceasy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mceasy lands an uppercut.
Mceasy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sy backwards.
Sy lands a good knee to the midsection. Mceasy won't want to take too many of those.
Sy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mceasy scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Sy tries a knee to the head but Mceasy blocks it.
Mceasy tries to throw a body punch but Sy avoids it by throwing Mceasy back against the cage.
Mceasy managing to block the knees to the body from Sy.
Mceasy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mceasy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mceasy digs a right hand into Sy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sy's gas tank.
Sy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Mceasy.
Sy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mceasy's efforts to push away.
Mceasy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Mceasy.
Mceasy lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Mceasy.
Sy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sy misses with a knee to the head.
Mceasy digs a right hand into Sy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sy's gas tank.
A short right from Mceasy on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mceasy.
Sy is looking to control Mceasy's arms but Mceasy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sy has his back to the cage.
Sy tries to land a knee to the head but Mceasy blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Mceasy on the inside.
Sy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Mceasy - that landed with a thud.
Sy looking to throw knees to the head but Mceasy is blocking nicely.
Sy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mceasy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Mceasy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mceasy scores with a shot to the body.
Mceasy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mceasy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mceasy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sy tries to clinch up but Mceasy circles away and keeps his distance.
Marco Mceasy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mceasy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sy is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Mceasy misses.
Sy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mceasy misses with a double jab
and Sy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sy drops back looking for a leg! Mceasy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mceasy manages to kick Sy off! Sy jumps back into Mceasy's guard.
Sy passes Mceasy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mceasy is trying to stand.
Mceasy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mceasy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sy wants to work for an arm triangle but Mceasy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mceasy is controlling an arm, preventing Sy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mceasy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mceasy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mceasy keeps working.
Mceasy is trying to control but can't.
Sy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mceasy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mceasy has hold of Sy's hands but Sy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mceasy keeping hold of Sy's head, controlling as best he can.
Sy wants to pass the guard but Mceasy is defending well.
Sy passes to full mount!
Sy raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sy controlling his opponent.
Mceasy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sy fails to move to back control.
John Sy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mceasy can't escape the position.
Sy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sy trying to control but Mceasy is having none of it.
Mceasy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mceasy tries to get out of the position.
Sy avoids the attempt from Mceasy to control.
Sy looking to finish with strikes here!
Sy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy regains half guard.
Sy tries to pass to full mount but Mceasy defends it.
Mceasy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mceasy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sy on the ground.
Mceasy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sy trying to mount his opponent but Mceasy defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mceasy trying to control but Sy postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mceasy is trying to stand back up but Sy is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Mceasy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mceasy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mceasy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sy wants to clinch up but Mceasy keeps it at a distance.
Mceasy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that Sy avoids nicely.
Sy tries to clinch up.
Mceasy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sy lands a nice hook to Mceasy's body. Mceasy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sy tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mceasy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sy tries to clinch up.
Sy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mceasy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mceasy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mceasy circles away.
Mceasy throws a series of punches but Sy avoids them all with ease.
Mceasy throws a series of strikes that have Sy backpedaling.
Sy has managed to clinch.
Sy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sy misses with a punch to the body.
Sy with a knee to the head.
Marco Mceasy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mceasy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mceasy tries to throw a body punch but Sy avoids it by throwing Mceasy back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy can't find room to land a body shot as Sy controls the action.
Sy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mceasy tries a body shot but Sy blocks it.
Mceasy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mceasy.
Sy tries a knee to the head but Mceasy blocks it.
Mceasy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sy slips a jab and a cross from Mceasy.
Mceasy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mceasy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mceasy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mceasy misses with a few strikes there.
Sy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy misses with a two punch combination.
Sy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mceasy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Mceasy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mceasy misses with a series of wild punches.
Mceasy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sy.
Sy tries to clinch up.
Marco Mceasy is winning the standup battle so far.
Sy tries to clinch up.
Mceasy misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sy tries to clinch up but Mceasy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sy tries to clinch up but Mceasy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mceasy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mceasy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sy closes the distance and clinches.
Sy misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sy.
Mceasy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mceasy works on Sy's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mceasy avoids it.
Sy tries to throw a body punch but Mceasy avoids it by throwing Sy back against the cage.
Sy taking a breather.
Mceasy lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Sy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexito Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Charco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexito Mustacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Charco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Charco. Mustacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charco dives in for a single leg takedown but Mustacho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mustacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charco successfully pulls guard.
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.
Charco keeping full guard, as Mustacho tries to pass.
Mustacho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Charco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mustacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mustacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Charco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mustacho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charco keeping moving, preventing Mustacho from controlling successfully.
Charco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mustacho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Charco.
Mustacho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mustacho looks up at the clock and then as Charco takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mustacho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Charco tries to bench press Mustacho off him but Mustacho keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charco is not content to let Mustacho control the position.
Charco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mustacho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mustacho wants to control but Charco is keeping him busy.
Charco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mustacho is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustacho being controlled here momentarily.
Charco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mustacho wants to pass the guard but Charco is keeping the position.
Mustacho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Charco's head.
Mustacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charco is keeping the position for now.
Mustacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Charco is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Charco is not content to let Mustacho control the position.
You can see the frustration on Charco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Charco tries to improve position but can't.
Mustacho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Charco some visible discomfort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charco is looking to regain half guard here but Mustacho keeps moving and retains side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mustacho trying to control the position but Charco is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Charco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Charco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mustacho to the mat! Mustacho manages to get full guard.
Mustacho keeping moving, preventing Charco from controlling successfully.
Charco is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustacho has wrist control.
Charco wants to control from the top but Mustacho keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Charco slips nicely into half guard.
Charco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charco trying to pass the guard but Mustacho defending well.
Charco trying to control from half guard but Mustacho is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustacho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Charco wants to pass the guard but Mustacho is defending well.
Charco seems to be looking for submissions.
Charco lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho trying to control from the bottom.
Mustacho holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Charco is looking for a kimura but Mustacho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Charco to get the leverage.
Charco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mustacho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charco is looking to pass Mustacho's guard but actually Mustacho recovers to full guard.
Johnny Charco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charco is looking to advance position but Mustacho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Charco is looking to improve his position but Mustacho isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charco is squirming around, avoiding Mustacho's attempts to control the action.
Charco is looking to improve his position but Mustacho isn't that keen on the idea.
Charco is squirming around, avoiding Mustacho's attempts to control the action.
Charco is desperately trying to improve his position but Mustacho has a good base and remains in mount.
Mustacho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Charco is desperately trying to improve his position but Mustacho has a good base and remains in mount.
Mustacho tries to control but Charco wriggling away.
Charco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Charco keeps trying to improve his position.
Mustacho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charco is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charco tries to hold on but Mustacho postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Charco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mustacho misses with a hook.
Mustacho throws a hook but Charco blocks it.
Charco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mustacho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Charco tries for a kimura but Mustacho is defending well.
Charco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mustacho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustacho is trying to control Charco's posture but Charco avoids it.
Charco trying to control the action but Mustacho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mustacho is looking for a sweep. Charco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charco 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.
Charco is looking for a kimura here.
Mustacho pushes Charco off looking to stand but Charco dives back in and keeps control.
Alexito Mustacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charco wants to take a breather but Mustacho is having none of it.
Mustacho tries to get to full guard but Charco has control of the leg.
Charco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mustacho defends it well.
Mustacho wants to control but Charco is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mustacho is just riding it out for now. Charco eventually gives up the hold.
Charco is looking to take a break and control but Mustacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mustacho is controlling Charco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Charco seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mustacho gets full guard.
Charco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Charco trying to move into half guard but instead Mustacho has managed to sweep!
Mustacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustacho postures up and lands a big shot to Charco's brow.
Charco trying to control the position.
Johnny Charco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mustacho throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Charco.
I've got Charco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Charco!
Our winner, Johnny Charco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urban Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Natural Born Killers Soundtrack as his entrance music. Urban Fox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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22
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Urban Fox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Fox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.
Stark misses with a combination
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Fox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Fox.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Fox is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox crunches a lovely knee into Stark's ribcage.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fox counters with a left to the body.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox lands a knee to the body.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark is trying to push Fox away but Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Fox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Stark is trying to push Fox away but Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Stark shrugs off.
Fox blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Fox has the dominant position.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Fox.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Fox gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fox landing knees to the body.
Stark is trying to push Fox away but Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Stark won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fox blocks an uppercut.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Fox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Fox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it.
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urban Fox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters with an outside leg kick.
Rickon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fox.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Fox counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fox misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fox lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox misses with a knee strike.
Stark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stark managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Fox works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Stark blocks an elbow strike.
Stark prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Stark won't want to take too many of those.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Fox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stark trying to control the position but instead, Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stark into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox landing knees to the body.
Fox prevents Stark from breaking the clinch.
Fox lands a knee to the body.
Fox scores a nice knee to the body.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Fox landing knees to the head.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Stark won't want to take too many of those.
Fox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Stark won't want to take too many of those.
Fox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox scores with a knee to the head.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Fox tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Urban Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark is working for takedown but Fox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Stark wants to break free but Fox has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stark has picked Fox up - he's going for a ride! Stark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urban Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fox slips a straight right by Stark.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Fox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
Stark has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with some punches.
Fox landing knees to the head.
Stark has picked Fox up - he's going for a ride! Stark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark is controlling the pace.
Stark prevents Fox from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fox counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
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!
Fox avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fox quickly recovers to half guard.
Fox tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control here.
Stark is trying to control. Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fox is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fox avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stark with a nice cross.
Stark throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Stark tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark jabs Fox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark avoiding damage as Fox throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Rickon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urban Fox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stark tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urban Fox!
Urban Fox managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Rickon Stark had this to say: 'I'll be back better next fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Howlett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time of Dying by Three Days Grace. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett throws a right and a left that Jaa avoids nicely.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Tien Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Jaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaa darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
Jaa keeps control of Howlett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Howlett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Howlett letting Jaa take a breather here.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Jaa has Howlett pressed against the cage, preventing Howlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Howlett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaa moves away.
Jaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Howlett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa blocks a body shot from Howlett.
A bit of stalling here from Jaa.
Howlett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaa has Howlett pressed against the cage.
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!
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Howlett's ribcage.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Jaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is trying to break free.
Howlett tries to break free but Jaa pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaa.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Howlett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howlett is trying to force a seperation but Jaa has the dominant position.
Howlett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa working Howlett over with knees to the body.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Howlett is pressed against the cage. Jaa pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Howlett! Two more big strikes from Jaa and Howlett crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tien Jaa!
Tien Jaa made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I commend my opponent for giving up a good fight. I thank all those who supported me. Now I am the champion and those who want to challenge, I have three words for you. "Get it on"!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Coleman (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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270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly just misses with a punch to the body.
McFly lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
It looks like Sean Coleman has been cut.
George McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
McFly throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Coleman crashing down! Coleman tries to stagger back to his feet but McFly just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Coleman asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George McFly!
George McFly made sure to mention his sponsor, Ultimate Fighting Fuel in his post fight interview.
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