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SFC 102 - Johnson vs. Taylor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrison Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrison Steele acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cocoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrison Steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Cocoa slips the punch.
Cocoa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Cocoa's shoulder, as Cocoa tries to avoid the shot.
Cocoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cocoa slips under a jab from Steele.
Steele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cocoa tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele throws a hook but Cocoa avoids it easily.
Cocoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Cocoa gets a clinch.
A short right from Cocoa.
Cocoa prevents Steele from breaking the clinch.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Cocoa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steele's waist but Steele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cocoa off to one side.
Cocoa throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cocoa.
Cocoa avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele throws a jab when Cocoa was well out of range.
Steele misses with the combination.
Steele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cocoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cocoa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cocoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocoa misses with a body kick.
Steele digs a good body shot into Cocoa's ribs.
Cocoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cocoa gets caught flat footed, as Steele shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cocoa is breathing heavily.
Cocoa looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cocoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cocoa working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cocoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cocoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Cocoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Cocoa looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Cocoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cocoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Steele distracts Cocoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steele trying to control but Cocoa is working from the bottom.
Steele scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steele with a nice head shot there.
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Cocoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cocoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cocoa looking to control.
Steele with a nice head shot there.
Steele won't allow Cocoa to sweep him here.
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cocoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cocoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cocoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cocoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cocoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Cocoa's legs - danger averted.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Cocoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cocoa has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cocoa is keeping the position for now.
Steele makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cocoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrison Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Cocoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cocoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cocoa fails with a takedown attempt.
Cocoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
It looks like Nick Cocoa has been cut.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cocoa is rocked!
Steele moves in close and cracks Cocoa with a massive right hand! Cocoa, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garrison Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cylo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skillet - Comatose. Jason Cylo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Cylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Myers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Cylo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cylo postures up.
Cylo 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cylo trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.
Cylo wants to pass the guard but Myers is keeping the position.
Myers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cylo trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cylo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Cylo.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Cylo backpedaling.
It looks like Jason Cylo has been cut.
Cylo misses with a body kick.
Cylo gets a clinch.
Cylo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cylo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myers tries to roll over but Cylo keeps him under control.
Myers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myers missing with punches from the bottom.
Myers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cylo is working away from the top position though.
Cylo stops Myers from getting back to his feet.
Cylo wants to pass to mount but Myers is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Myers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Myers is not content to let Cylo control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice cross by Myers.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cylo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers sizes up Cylo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cylo is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Myers misses.
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
Cylo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myers tries to avoid it but Cylo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myers to the ground. Myers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Cylo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cylo moves forwards but Myers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cylo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
James Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cylo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cylo is rocked!
Myers connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cylo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Myers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Myers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollie Colvin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollie Colvin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Colvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colvin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Colvin's head but Colvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colvin's head backwards.
Hunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Colvin tries to clinch up.
No luck for Colvin with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Colvin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
Colvin tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Colvin avoids them all with ease.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Colvin should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hunter wants to control the pace but Colvin is squirming around nicely.
Colvin is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Colvin is looking to get to half guard.
Hunter is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Colvin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter pushes down on Colvin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Colvin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colvin is positioning himself well to prevent Hunter advancing to mount.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Colvin wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Colvin is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter decides to stand and escape the position.
Colvin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunter catches Colvin napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Colvin to the canvas!
Colvin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Colvin is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
Colvin wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Colvin seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Colvin's body.
Donk. Hunter catches Colvin right on the button with a cross.
Hunter throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Colvin stumbling backwards into the cage! Colvin bounces back off the cage towards Hunter, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hunter lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hunter celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reggie Hunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Romonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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214 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Romonov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romonov looks to land a right hand but Smirnov moved out of range.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romonov.
Smirnov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Smirnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Romonov.
Romonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romonov.
Smirnov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Boris Smirnov has been cut.
Romonov scores with a nice strike.
Romonov cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
Romonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Romonov.
Romonov tries to work over Smirnov's front leg with a kick but Smirnov checks it.
Romonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romonov misses with the combination.
Romonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Romonov lands a left and a right that send Smirnov crashing to the mat, dazed. Romonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smirnov is rocked!
Romonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Smirnov tries to sprawl out of it but Romonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smirnov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romonov misses with a looping right.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Romonov is blocking nicely.
Smirnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romonov's defenses.
Smirnov pushes off an throws an elbow but Romonov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smirnov throws an elbow but misses.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Romonov blocks it.
Smirnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smirnov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romonov can't break the clinch.
Romonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romonov avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Romonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smirnov pushes off an throws an elbow but Romonov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romonov avoids the elbow strike from Smirnov, against the cage.
Romonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romonov throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov tries to clinch up.
Romonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dmitri Romonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Boris Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Romonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Romonov.
Boris Smirnov's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romonov looks to throw the jab but Smirnov is out of range.
Smirnov blocks a leg kick.
Romonov throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Romonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov rushes Romonov and presses him up against the cage.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romonov's face.
Romonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Romonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romonov swings for the body but Smirnov moves out of range.
Romonov looks gassed!
Romonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Romonov lands a left and a right that send Smirnov crashing to the mat, dazed. Romonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Romonov moved out of range nicely.
Romonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romonov throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
A jab from Romonov misses.
Romonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romonov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Smirnov tumbling to the canvas! Romonov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Smirnov was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dmitri Romonov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Celeste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus Olympus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ari Celeste's chin.
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187 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeus Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ari Celeste!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celeste throws a good cross that connects.
Celeste tries to clinch there but Olympus circles away.
Celeste misses with the combination.
Celeste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olympus swivels and escapes.
Olympus misses with a two punch combination.
Celeste fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olympus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Celeste counters with a stiff right hand.
Celeste fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olympus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Celeste misses with a takedown attempt - Olympus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zeus Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Celeste.
Celeste shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olympus fails to land with a series of punches.
Olympus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Celeste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from Olympus misses
and Celeste counters with a nice uppercut.
Olympus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olympus throws a big shot that misses.
Zeus Olympus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus throws a jab when Celeste was well out of range.
Celeste shoots in looking for a takedown. Olympus tries to sprawl out of it but Celeste keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olympus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Celeste is looking to clinch but Olympus is avoiding it.
Olympus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celeste moves away.
Olympus misses with a body punch
and Celeste counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Celeste sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Celeste prevents Olympus from improving his position.
Olympus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Celeste preventing the sweep.
Olympus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Olympus is trying to control the position but Celeste postures up.
Olympus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Celeste is controlling him.
Olympus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Celeste's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus trying to control the position from guard on top but Celeste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celeste really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olympus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olympus preventing the sweep.
Olympus throws a big right hand that misses.
Celeste wants to get back to his feet but Olympus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Celeste controls Olympus momentarily but Olympus frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olympus won't allow Celeste to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Celeste throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olympus's waist but Olympus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Celeste off to one side.
Celeste tries to clinch but Olympus moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Celeste or perhaps it was just good defense by Olympus which made him look bad.
Olympus misses with a hook to the body
enabling Celeste to counter with a crisp jab.
Olympus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Olympus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olympus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olympus misses with a two punch combination.
Olympus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Celeste on the side of the head.
It looks like Ari Celeste has been cut.
Olympus misses with a double jab
and Celeste counters with a nice body shot.
Olympus stuffs the takedown attempt from Celeste. Celeste gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Olympus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Celeste's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Celeste dives in and grabs Olympus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olympus pushes down on Celeste's head and hops out.
Olympus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Celeste looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Celeste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olympus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olympus looks to land a body kick but Celeste moved away.
Olympus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Celeste on the side of the head.
Celeste tries to clinch up.
Celeste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Celeste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeus Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Celeste.
Olympus avoids the body shot from Celeste.
Olympus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Celeste shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celeste shoots in and drives through. Olympus sprawls well.
Celeste is breathing heavily.
Olympus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olympus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olympus misses with an uppercut.
Olympus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olympus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Celeste doesn't manage to clinch there - Olympus circles away.
Olympus just misses with a punch to the body.
Olympus dips to his left and cracks Celeste with an uppercut!
Olympus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olympus thows a body shot but no joy.
Olympus lands a jab.
Celeste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olympus connects with a looping right hand.
Zeus Olympus is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Celeste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olympus lunges at Celeste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Celeste's hand.
Celeste is rocked!
Olympus swinging wildly here.
Celeste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeus Olympus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Celeste both land. Nice combination.
Olympus throws a right hand that Celeste ducks under and follows up with a left that Celeste also avoids with ease.
Olympus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Celeste on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Ari Celeste's cut even more.
Olympus stuns Celeste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olympus lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Olympus does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Olympus does it's job there.
Olympus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Celeste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olympus tries to bum rush Celeste with a series of wild strikes but Celeste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Celeste shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Celeste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olympus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olympus misses with a looping right.
Olympus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celeste moves away.
Celeste dodges the punch combination from Olympus.
Olympus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olympus looks to throw a body kick
and Celeste counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olympus won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Celeste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celeste slows the pace down.
Olympus wants to control but Celeste postures up.
Celeste trying to control the position but Olympus is working away.
Celeste wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olympus, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Celeste taking a break here but Olympus is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Olympus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Celeste's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Celeste is looking to clinch but Olympus is avoiding it.
Olympus looks to land a combination but Celeste avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Celeste.
Olympus throws a right hand that Celeste ducks under and follows up with a left that Celeste also avoids with ease.
Olympus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Olympus misses.
Celeste tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olympus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Celeste somewhat.
Olympus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Celeste does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus throws a combination that misses
and Celeste counters with a two punch combo.
Olympus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olympus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olympus blocks a head kick by Celeste.
The fighters circling - Olympus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olympus misses with a double jab
and Celeste counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Celeste changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olympus tries to avoid it but Celeste manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olympus to the ground. Olympus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeus Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Celeste.
Celeste shoots in for a double leg but Olympus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Olympus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olympus fails to land with a series of punches.
Zeus Olympus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Celeste fails with a takedown attempt.
Celeste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Celeste tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olympus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Olympus misses.
Olympus slaps away a takedown attempt from Celeste, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olympus lands an overhand right.
Olympus misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Celeste or perhaps it was just good defense by Olympus which made him look bad.
Celeste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Celeste staying out of range there.
Celeste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Olympus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Celeste on the side of the head.
Olympus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Celeste is looking to clinch but Olympus is avoiding it.
Olympus misses with the combination.
Celeste shoots in for a double leg but Olympus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zeus Olympus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Celeste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olympus swivels and escapes.
Celeste closes the distance and clinches up with Olympus, looking for a takedown. Celeste pushes Olympus against the cage but Olympus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olympus scores with a hook to the body. Celeste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olympus throws a right hand that Celeste ducks under and follows up with a left that Celeste also avoids with ease.
Olympus swinging wildly here.
Celeste tries to close the distance and clinch but Olympus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Celeste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olympus thinking.
Celeste fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olympus.
Olympus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celeste moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olympus.
Celeste is looking to clinch but Olympus is avoiding it.
Celeste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olympus misses with a double jab
and Celeste counters with a stiff right hand.
Olympus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Celeste circles away quickly and effectively.
Ari Celeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olympus avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Olympus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olympus, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Olympus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evangelos Terrofinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sachel (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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22
175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evangelos Terrofinos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Sachel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrofinos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terrofinos moves in looking to clinch but Sachel pushes him off.
Sachel shoots in and drives through. Terrofinos sprawls well.
Sachel closes the distance and clinches.
Terrofinos missing with knees to the body.
Sachel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Terrofinos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terrofinos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sachel backwards.
Terrofinos lands a good knee to the midsection. Sachel won't want to take too many of those.
Sachel blocking some punches.
Sachel has Terrofinos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terrofinos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evangelos Terrofinos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sachel.
Sachel jumps into guard, dragging Terrofinos to the mat.
Sachel trying to control the position.
Terrofinos is looking to stand up but Sachel won't let him.
Sachel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terrofinos manages to get himself to full guard.
Sachel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Terrofinos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Terrofinos has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Terrofinos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terrofinos is looking to stand up but Sachel won't let him.
Sachel working a defensive guard but Terrofinos manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Terrofinos gets to mount! Sachel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sachel is looking to get to half guard.
Sachel wants to hold on but Terrofinos pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Terrofinos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Terrofinos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sachel.
Terrofinos looks to clinch
and Sachel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sachel is stalling here. Terrofinos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sachel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Terrofinos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sachel tries to control but Terrofinos manages to take his back.
Sachel wants to control his opponent's hands but Terrofinos gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachel rolls, trying to escape but Terrofinos keeps control of the position.
Sachel's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Terrofinos's hands.
Sachel trying to control the position but Terrofinos manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sachel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sachel has a takedown stuffed.
Sachel checks a low kick from Terrofinos.
Sachel slips a jab and a cross from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terrofinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sachel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Terrofinos as Sachel shoots in.
Evangelos Terrofinos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sachel.
Sachel closes the distance and clinches up with Terrofinos, looking for a takedown. Sachel pushes Terrofinos against the cage but Terrofinos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Terrofinos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sachel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrofinos looks to land a left hand but Sachel moved out of range nicely.
Terrofinos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terrofinos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrofinos digs a right hand into Sachel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sachel's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Terrofinos pushes off an throws an elbow but Sachel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Terrofinos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terrofinos working aggressively here.
Sachel fails to pull guard.
Sachel blocks an elbow strike.
Terrofinos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sachel avoids it.
Terrofinos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terrofinos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jason Sachel has been cut.
Terrofinos lands a body shot.
Sachel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terrofinos walks away with a smile on his face. Sachel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Terrofinos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sachel.
Sachel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evangelos Terrofinos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrofinos swinging wildly here.
Sachel shoots in and drives through. Terrofinos sprawls well.
Evangelos Terrofinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sachel is breathing heavily.
Terrofinos clinches but Sachel breaks the clinch
and Sachel counters with a shoot takedown. Terrofinos fights it but they end up in guard.
Terrofinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrofinos keeping moving, preventing Sachel from controlling successfully.
Sachel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Terrofinos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sachel, into his guard.
Sachel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terrofinos is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sachel working for a triangle but Terrofinos defends it easily.
Sachel has a closed guard, preventing Terrofinos from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Terrofinos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Terrofinos throws a leg kick which misses Sachel's front leg but catches the back leg as Sachel tries to avoid it.
Sachel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sachel counters with a single leg into guard. Terrofinos didn't expect that.
Sachel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Terrofinos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Terrofinos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Terrofinos!
Sachel is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sachel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sachel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Terrofinos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terrofinos leaves Sachel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terrofinos clinches but Sachel breaks the clinch
and Sachel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Terrofinos is defending against the submission attempts here by Sachel.
Sachel passes to side control.
Terrofinos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sachel off and has taken his back!
Sachel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachel can't escape the position.
Terrofinos has good solid back control here.
Sachel wants to control his opponent's hands but Terrofinos gets his hands free.
Jason Sachel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Terrofinos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Sachel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jason Sachel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Terrofinos gets his hands free as Sachel looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Sachel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Terrofinos trying to control.
Sachel trying to control the position but Terrofinos manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos controls the position.
Sachel trying to control but not successfully.
Terrofinos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Terrofinos is hanging on to Sachel's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sachel trying to control the hands but Terrofinos breaks the grip.
Terrofinos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Terrofinos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sachel tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sachel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sachel 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sachel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ColeX Coward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ColeX Coward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
153 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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21
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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, Jordan Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ColeX Coward!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Coward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coward shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Coward!
Clark prevents Coward from getting the reversal.
Coward tries to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Clark misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clark controlling his opponent.
Clark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coward holds on to Clark around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Clark cracks Coward with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coward is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands with some strikes.
Coward is looking to improve his position but Clark isn't that keen on the idea.
Clark trying to control but Coward is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coward is bucking up trying to escape but Clark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coward tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clark tries to control but Coward wriggling away.
Coward can't escape the position.
Clark is working for a guillotine from mount but Coward frees his head quite easily.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Coward tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Coward manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Clark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coward tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coward is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Coward can't do much from the bottom here.
Coward looks to move to half guard but instead Clark has passed into mount! Damn!
Coward tries to buck Clark off but he can't manage it.
Clark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clark breaks from Coward's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Clark has hold of Coward's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coward manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coward scores with a jab.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Coward counters with a head kick that drops Clark to the mat! Clark scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Clark is rocked!
Clark with a poor takedown
and Coward counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clark taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark is looking to regain half guard here but Coward keeps moving and retains side control.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Coward tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark defending against the ground and pound.
Coward trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
Coward scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coward wants to stand but Clark is controlling his arm.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark slips under a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark.
Clark working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to control for a moment but Coward uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Clark is trying to control. Coward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clark is looking for a kimura but Coward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage.
Coward pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Coward is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Clark seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking for a kimura but Coward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage.
Clark is working for a kimura but Coward is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coward wants to get back to full guard.
Clark passes to side control.
Coward can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coward is trying to escape the position but Clark is controlling the position.
Coward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Coward is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clark wants to control but Coward is keeping him busy.
Clark working the ground and pound but Coward is defending the strikes.
Clark with the ground and pound but Coward regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Clark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coward defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ColeX Coward 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coward sprawls well initially but Clark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coward wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coward.
Coward looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jordan Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coward looking for a sweep. Not yet Coward, not yet.
Clark throws and elbow that misses. Coward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Coward!
Coward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clark thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clark looking to control but Coward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clark misses with a head shot.
Clark goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coward is on top in guard.
Coward trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is looking for a triangle but Coward pushes his legs off easily.
Coward throwing strikes but missing.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Coward trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coward is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark needs to keep his hands up - Coward had a free shot at his head there.
Jordan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Coward counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Clark trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coward is one step ahead there.
Clark 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.
Coward trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coward thows a big elbow that misses.
Coward landing some decent shots from guard.
Coward trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coward wants to get up but he can't break Clark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clark postures up in Coward's guard and throws a big left but Coward blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ColeX Coward.
I think Coward 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ColeX Coward!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blue Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Sr has chosen I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Blue Sr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue Sr slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowness, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bowness walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowness decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blue Sr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Blue Sr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blue Sr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowness tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blue Sr swivels and escapes.
Bowness takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blue Sr scores with a jab to the head.
Blue Sr cracks Bowness with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowness feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue Sr looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue Sr, not yet.
Bowness controlling from the top position.
Blue Sr is looking to stand up but Bowness isn't so interested in that idea.
Blue Sr keeping moving, preventing Bowness from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr is trying to keep Bowness in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue Sr is on top in guard.
Blue Sr tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowness is retaining full guard.
Blue Sr wanted to stand there but Bowness had control of the position.
Bowness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bowness tries to get out of the position.
Blue Sr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue Sr wants to control from the top but Bowness keeps moving.
Bowness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowness bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue Sr's guard.
Blue Sr looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowness wants to control from the top but Blue Sr keeps moving.
Bowness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowness slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowness looking to pass the guard.
Blue Sr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowness lands a couple of digs.
Bowness trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness with a nice head shot there.
Bowness content to stall in guard here.
Bowness has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bowness pushes down on Blue Sr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bowness wants to take a breather but Blue Sr is having none of it.
Blue Sr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bowness has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bowness with shots to the head and body - Blue Sr looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bowness cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bowness working Blue Sr over with strikes here.
Bowness sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bowness with the ground and pound from mount.
Bowness fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bowness content just to control the position here.
Bowness is landing with some decent strikes but Blue Sr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowness postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blue Sr looks a forlorn figure.
Bowness working Blue Sr over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bowness dominated that round.
That's time! Bowness's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bowness closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowness lands in his opponent's guard.
Bowness throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowness working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blue Sr's head.
Bowness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bowness passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowness lands a nice short elbow.
Bowness with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue Sr is in trouble now - Bowness has advanced to mount!
Bowness is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blue Sr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowness lands a nice shot to the head.
Blue Sr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue Sr is breathing heavily.
Bowness with the ground and pound from mount.
Blue Sr wants to control but Bowness is having none of it.
Bowness with good strikes from the mount here!
Blue Sr is in a horrible position here. Bowness smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bowness controlling his opponent.
Bowness has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blue Sr's face.
Bowness with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowness controlling his opponent.
Bowness looking to control but Blue Sr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Bowness.
Bowness in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowness lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Bowness.
Bowness in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bowness landing strikes from the mount and Blue Sr is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness controlling from the full mount.
Bowness lands a big elbow.
Bowness controlling from the full mount.
Bowness connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bowness landing shots from mount.
Blue Sr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bowness in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bowness with a couple of short strikes.
Blue Sr is working to get back to half guard.
Bowness sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowness pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bowness controlling his opponent.
Blue Sr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bowness working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bowness is landing with some decent strikes but Blue Sr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowness lands a big shot there that rocks Blue Sr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowness working Blue Sr over with strikes here.
Thomas Bowness overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowness landing strikes from the mount and Blue Sr is in trouble!
Bowness lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bowness dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blue Sr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowness.
No joy there for Blue Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowness works the jab nicely.
Bowness doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blue Sr can do to turn this around?
Bowness drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowness trying to control but Blue Sr is working from the bottom.
Blue Sr is trying to keep Bowness in close.
Bowness wants to control from the top but Blue Sr keeps moving.
Bowness postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blue Sr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowness scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowness with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr has momentary wrist control but Bowness slips an elbow through the middle.
Bowness pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue Sr is keeping the position for now.
Bowness 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.
Bowness wants to pass the guard but Blue Sr is keeping the position.
Bowness passes Blue Sr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bowness sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bowness wants to free his trapped foot but Blue Sr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bowness takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowness is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowness is controlling the pace.
Blue Sr wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas Bowness is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowness is trying to work for a kimura but Blue Sr is defending well.
Bowness trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nice strikes from Bowness there.
Bowness content to control rather than advance.
John Blue Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blue Sr looking for submissions off his back.
Bowness stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thomas Bowness just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bowness shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowness showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowness controlling the action here.
Blue Sr looking for subs from the bottom but Bowness mounts him!
Bowness sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue Sr is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bowness showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowness, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bowness!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Di Maio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Di Maio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maio throws a lazy right hand but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Maio just misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Di Maio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pudzianowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pudzianowski won't allow Di Maio to get back to his feet.
Di Maio keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Di Maio striking off his back but it's not causing Pudzianowski any problems.
Di Maio wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling the position.
Pudzianowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Di Maio keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Di Maio circles away.
Pudzianowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Maio can pounce on him.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Di Maio punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Pudzianowski avoids a kick to the body.
Di Maio throws a head kick that misses.
Di Maio closes the distance but Pudzianowski moves to the side
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Di Maio is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pudzianowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Di Maio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pudzianowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Di Maio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Maio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Di Maio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pudzianowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Di Maio is trying to get back to half guard.
Pudzianowski laying and praying for a moment but Di Maio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Di Maio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pudzianowski is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio has one foot on Pudzianowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Di Maio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Paulie Di Maio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Di Maio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Pudzianowski as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Di Maio cracks Pudzianowski with an open hand slap.
Di Maio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pudzianowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Di Maio pinned against the cage. Di Maio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pudzianowski looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Di Maio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Maio.
Di Maio misses with a low kick.
Di Maio misses with a hook.
Di Maio keeps Pudzianowski at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Di Maio lands with an overhand left.
Di Maio throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Di Maio misses with a body punch
and Pudzianowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Di Maio!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Di Maio is trying to escape the mount.
Pudzianowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Di Maio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Di Maio!
Di Maio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Di Maio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Di Maio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
Di Maio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Di Maio is looking to wear down Pudzianowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pudzianowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Di Maio breaks from the clinch.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pudzianowski. Di Maio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Di Maio throws a leg kick
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Maio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pudzianowski is working away from the top position though.
Di Maio is staying active underneath Pudzianowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pudzianowski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maio wants to control but Pudzianowski is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski is looking for a kimura but Di Maio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pudzianowski to get the leverage.
Pudzianowski tries to pass to full mount but Di Maio defends it.
Pudzianowski 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.
Pudzianowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Di Maio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pudzianowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Di Maio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Di Maio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling the position.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Di Maio is keeping the position.
Pudzianowski is standing up over Di Maio. Di Maio looks to escape but Pudzianowski dives into side control.
Pudzianowski is looking to take a break and control but Di Maio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di Maio regains half guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control from half guard but Di Maio is working away.
Di Maio is defending against the submission attempts here by Pudzianowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Di Maio is refusing to be controlled, as Pudzianowski sits in half guard.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Di Maio pushes Pudzianowski off looking to stand but Pudzianowski dives back in and keeps control.
Pudzianowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Di Maio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pudzianowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Di Maio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski seems to be working for a kimura but Di Maio defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Di Maio wants to clinch
so Pudzianowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Di Maio wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Di Maio is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Di Maio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pudzianowski has Di Maio in his guard.
Pudzianowski is working an open guard so Di Maio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Di Maio.
Pudzianowski shoots in and drives through. Di Maio sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Paulie Di Maio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Maio throws out a powerful jab.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Di Maio is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Di Maio circles away and we're back to standing.
Di Maio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Di Maio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Di Maio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Di Maio lands with an overhand left.
Pudzianowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Di Maio finds it's way round the side to connect with Pudzianowski's head.
Di Maio tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Di Maio throws a jab when Pudzianowski was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Di Maio sprawls well. Di Maio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulie Di Maio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Di Maio misses with a head kick.
Di Maio misses with a hook.
Di Maio misses with an uppercut.
Di Maio throws a good cross that connects.
Paulie Di Maio is winning the standup battle so far.
Di Maio misses with a low kick.
Di Maio lands a head kick. Pudzianowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Maio throws a head kick that misses.
Di Maio lands with a kick to the temple. Pudzianowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Di Maio lands a nice shot to the body.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pudzianowski slips a straight right by Di Maio.
Di Maio cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Di Maio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Maio scores with a nice body kick.
Di Maio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Di Maio avoids the body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Di Maio avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Di Maio.
Pudzianowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Di Maio doesn't manage to clinch there - Pudzianowski circles away.
Di Maio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Pudzianowski blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Di Maio as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Di Maio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Di Maio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paulie Di Maio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski avoids the head kick by Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a hook but Pudzianowski blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Di Maio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Di Maio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Di Maio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Decision. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taylor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Taylor shoots in.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is really struggling to control Taylor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Taylor working away.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is trying to keep Taylor in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Taylor slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Taylor trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Taylor is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson has a hand on Taylor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taylor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Corey Johnson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson is rocked!
Corey Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Travis Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Taylor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Corey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Corey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stops Taylor from standing up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson moves into full mount! Taylor won't be happy about that!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor frees his head quite easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson fails to take his opponent's back.
Taylor tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson has control of Taylor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taylor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Taylor 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.
Corey Johnson had his way with Travis Taylor in that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Johnson jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Corey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!
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