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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between giggy simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Gagner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, giggy simpson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Gagner! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! simpson wants to clinch up but Gagner keeps it at a distance. Gagner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Gagner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. simpson defends it nicely. Gagner misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. simpson wants to clinch up but Gagner keeps it at a distance. Some wild striking there from simpson.
simpson is looking to clinch but Gagner is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. simpson throws a nice looking combination but Gagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gagner. simpson throws out a loose jab but Gagner uses good head movement to avoid it. giggy simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
simpson tries to clinch but Gagner is having none of it. simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gagner shoots in but simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Robert Gagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. simpson wants to clinch. simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gagner paws at him with a jab and circles away. An inside leg kick from simpson misses. A looping hook to the body misses from simpson. Gagner does a little dance to reset his feet. simpson misses with a combination
and Gagner counters with a nice double leg into side control. simpson won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gagner asserts his dominance and retains side control. simpson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gagner circles away.
simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from simpson. Gagner keeps the fight on the outside. simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
simpson moves into the clinch. simpson taking a breather. simpson prevents Gagner from breaking the clinch. simpson looking to stall.
simpson tries to pull guard but Gagner won't allow it.
simpson wants to stall.
simpson breaks from the clinch.
simpson misses with a double jab.
Gagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. simpson tries to avoid it but Gagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag simpson to the ground. simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. giggy simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gagner. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. simpson misses with a combination
and Gagner counters with a nice double leg into guard. simpson wants to stand but Gagner is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Gagner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from simpson misses. Horrible takedown by Gagner or perhaps it was just good defense by simpson which made him look bad. simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagner sees it coming and avoids it easily. A slow jab from simpson misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. simpson misses with a wild body shot. simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
simpson tries to clinch up but Gagner circles away and keeps his distance. Gagner is breathing heavily. A combination from simpson does no damage. simpson tries to clinch there but Gagner circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. simpson is looking to clinch but Gagner is avoiding it.
simpson looks to land a left hand but Gagner moved out of range nicely. Gagner looks to land a combination but simpson avoids it well. simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gagner circles away.
simpson tries a low kick but Gagner avoids it. simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gagner circles away.
simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gagner counters with a nice double leg into side control. simpson won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. simpson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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. Gagner misses with a takedown attempt - simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gagner counters with a straight right hand. Gagner avoids the body shot from simpson.
simpson missing with a left hand there. Gagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
simpson wants to clinch. simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and simpson wants it to stay on the feet. giggy simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gagner. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Gagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
simpson is looking to clinch. Gagner shoots for a takedown but simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. simpson is looking to clinch. A lazy body kick from simpson and Gagner counters with a single leg into guard. simpson didn't expect that. simpson wants to stand but Gagner is controlling the position. simpson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gagner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Gagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gagner. Gagner dives in and grabs simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. simpson pushes down on Gagner's head and hops out. A looping hook to the body misses from simpson. Gagner does a little dance to reset his feet. simpson throws a right and a left that Gagner avoids nicely. simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
simpson swings for the body but Gagner moves out of range.
Gagner checks the leg kick. simpson is looking to clinch but Gagner is avoiding it.
Gagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but simpson avoids it really well and circles away. giggy simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gagner. simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. simpson misses with a wild body shot. Gagner ducks under a wild hook from simpson. simpson is looking to clinch. simpson misses with the combination.
simpson looks to land a combination but Gagner avoids it well. simpson tries to bum rush Gagner with a series of wild strikes but Gagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The fight stays on the outside here - simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gagner shoots in for a takedown but simpson shows good takedown defense. giggy simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. simpson throws a right hand that Gagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagner also avoids with ease. simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
simpson misses with a two punch combination.
simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagner was well out of range. Poor timing from simpson. simpson is looking to clinch. simpson swinging wildly here.
simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
simpson is looking to clinch. Gagner is trying hard to land a takedown here. simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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. simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
simpson misses with a double jab.
simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Robert Gagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. simpson takes a swing at Gagner's ribcage but misses. Gagner slips a jab and a cross from simpson.
The fight stays on the outside here - simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagner swats him away and circles back towards the center. simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagner sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gagner paws at him with a jab and circles away. No joy there for simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gagner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? simpson is fending him off so far but Gagner persists. Nope, simpson circles away and we're back to standing. giggy simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Gagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gagner 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Gagner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between South Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincini Rossini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincini Rossini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 cm
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, South Spartan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincini Rossini! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spartan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rossini napping and manages to drive through into side control! Rossini wants to control but Spartan postures up. Rossini tries to escape but Spartan is in control. Spartan working the head and body with strikes. Rossini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Rossini can't do much from the bottom here. Spartan scoring with punches from side control. Rossini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rossini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spartan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rossini tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it. Rossini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spartan scores with punches from side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spartan cracks Rossini with an elbow. That is naaassty. Spartan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Spartan lands a nice forearm strike. Spartan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Spartan scores with punches from side control. Rossini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spartan connects with a decent elbow. Spartan in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rossini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Rossini is trying to improve his position. Spartan lands some shots froms side control. Rossini can't do much from the bottom here. Rossini looks gassed! Spartan avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rossini. Rossini struggling a bit here. Spartan in side control lands a decent elbow. Spartan lands a decent elbow from side control. Spartan is putting a hurting on Rossini here, landing some big shots from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spartan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rossini down.
Rossini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Spartan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rossini some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spartan lands a decent elbow from side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Spartan working the head with strikes. Spartan lands an elbow. Rossini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spartan is putting a hurting on Rossini here, landing some big shots from side control. Spartan cracks Rossini with a big right hand but Rossini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Rossini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rossini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rossini wants to control but Spartan postures up. Rossini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Spartan in side control lands a decent elbow. Spartan 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. Spartan is putting a hurting on Rossini here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spartan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rossini taking a bit of punishment here - Spartan scoring with strikes. Spartan lands an elbow. Spartan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spartan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rossini down.
Spartan grinds an elbow into Rossini's temple. Spartan working the ground and pound. Spartan is working Rossini over with some ground and pound from side control. Spartan lands a nice forearm strike. Rossini is not content to let Spartan control the position. Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Spartan lands a few punches from side control. Spartan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spartan trying to control the position but Rossini is working away. Spartan scores with punches from side control. Rossini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spartan connects with a decent elbow. Spartan lands a few punches from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rossini on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Rossini on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Spartan working the head with strikes. Spartan is chipping away with strikes.
Spartan trying to control the position but Rossini is working away. Spartan working the body and head with strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Check out the look on Spartan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Spartan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Spartan prefers to stall for the moment though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
South Spartan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rossini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spartan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Rossini has momentary wrist control but Spartan slips an elbow through the middle. Spartan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Spartan stands up over Rossini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Spartan chips away with some ground and pound. Spartan is in close to Rossini's body, working some short punches and elbows. South Spartan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Spartan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossini's head. Spartan distracts Rossini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Spartan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Spartan with a nice head shot there. Rossini is breathing heavily. Spartan is working Rossini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spartan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Spartan scoring with some ground and pound. Spartan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossini's head. Spartan scoring with some ground and pound. Spartan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossini's head. Spartan stands up over Rossini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Spartan passes Rossini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rossini tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg. Spartan working Rossini over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spartan lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Spartan there. Spartan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rossini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Spartan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Spartan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rossini has hold of Spartan's hands but Spartan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Spartan working over Rossini with some ground and pound. Rossini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Spartan moves into full mount! Rossini won't be happy about that! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spartan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rossini looks a forlorn figure.
Spartan with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spartan lands a heavy elbow. A nice elbow there by Spartan. Rossini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Spartan is landing with some decent strikes but Rossini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Rossini is in a horrible position here. Spartan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spartan lands a big shot there that rocks Rossini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spartan raining down shots from the mount! Spartan with good strikes from the mount here! Spartan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spartan working away from the top, dropping strikes. Rossini tries to hold on but Spartan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spartan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rossini taking shots to the head. BOOM! Spartan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spartan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spartan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spartan with good strikes from the mount here! Spartan with shots to the head and body - Rossini looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rossini is rocked! Spartan breaks from Rossini's wrist control and lands an elbow. Rossini is still in real trouble! Can Spartan finish him? Spartan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rossini wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Spartan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). South Spartan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Bitch. victor king will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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281 lbs
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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
3 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, victor king! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! king doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. king defends it nicely. Hard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him. king displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hard. Tim Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hard shoots in for a takedown but king shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. An inside leg kick from king misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hard swats away the attempt to clinch by king. king misses with a low kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hard is defended easily by king. king displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hard. Hard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. king leaves Hard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hard shoots for a double leg takedown but king sprawls well. He's pushed Hard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. king tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. king misses with a low kick.
Hard dives in and grabs king's left leg, looking for a takedown. king pushes down on Hard's head and hops out. king throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. king tries to clinch but Hard moves out of range. king shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hard shoots in looking for a takedown. king tries to sprawl out of it but Hard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. king manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. king throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard. king wants to clinch up but Hard keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. king throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
king tries to clinch but Hard moves out of range. A head kick misses from king. Hard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around king's waist but king gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hard off to one side. Hard blocks a head kick by king.
king pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Hard as he checks the leg kick. king tries to clinch there but Hard circles away.
Nice takedown defense from king. No joy for Hard on that attempt. king lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hard backs up against the cage.
king is looking to clinch. Hard avoids a kick to the body.
king will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Hard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. king tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. king tries to clinch but Hard moves out of range. Good work by Hard as he checks the leg kick. Hard has a takedown stuffed. king misses with a head kick.
king fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hard is out of range. Hard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hard blocks a low kick nicely. king throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range. Hard circles away from the clinch attempt.
king throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely. Hard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says king as he avoids it easily. victor king is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. king throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range. king lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hard circles away quickly and effectively. king tries to close the distance and clinch but Hard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hard avoids the head kick by king.
An inside leg kick from king misses. Hard shoots in but king avoids the takedown attempt easily. king misses with an uppercut. Hard circles away from the clinch attempt.
king tries to clinch but Hard moves out of range. A big right from king misses. Hard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! king swinging wildly here.
king tries to score with a low kick but Hard moves his leg out of the way. king attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
victor king dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hard shoots in for a takedown but king shows good takedown defense. Hard shoots in for a takedown but king shows good takedown defense. Hard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him. king wants to clinch up but Hard keeps it at a distance. No joy there for king, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
king fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
king wants to clinch up but Hard keeps it at a distance. king lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hard's sensitive parts. A looping hook to the body misses from king. Hard does a little dance to reset his feet. king throws a front kick aimed at Hard's knee but Hard avoids it well. king moves into range and clinches up with Hard. Hard stops a takedown attempt from king.
king has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. king drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hard stops a takedown attempt from king.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. king stops a takedown attempt from Hard.
king is working for takedown but Hard is calmly controlling the position for now. Hard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from king.
king drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hard pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from king. Hard shoots in for a takedown but king shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. king tries a head kick but it misses.
king throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. king fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hard checks it well.
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. A clash of legs there as Hard blocks the low kick. king throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. king fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hard checks it well. Hard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. king lands a two punch combo.
king fails in his attempt to clinch. king throws a chopping leg kick but Hard manages to avoid taking any serious damage. king finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hard blocks the low kick. Hard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
king lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hard circles away quickly and effectively. king misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from king. No joy for Hard on that attempt. king is looking to chop away at Hard's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. king is looking to clinch but Hard is avoiding it.
Hard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from king. king tries to clinch but Hard is having none of it. Some bone on bone action there as Hard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hard swats away the attempt to clinch by king. Hard checks a leg kick nicely. king attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. king tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hard closes this distance looking for a takedown but king circles away. king tries to close the distance and clinch but Hard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. king tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. king gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. king has clasped his hands together around Hard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee asks king politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. king prefers to stall for the moment though. Hard is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here as king stalls from top position. Hard is looking to regain half guard here but king keeps moving and retains side control. The referee asks king politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. king prefers to stall for the moment though. king working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. king moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
victor king showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Hard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
king lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hard shoots in but king avoids the takedown attempt easily. No luck for Hard with that takedown attempt. king is looking to clinch. victor king is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says king as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him. king tries to clinch there but Hard circles away.
Hard blocks a leg kick. A jab from king misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. king misses with a low kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. king pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hard is out of range and king settles back down. king stuffs the takedown attempt from Hard. Hard gets slowly back to his feet. king misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for king.
Hard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hard moves out of range as king throws a body kick.
king throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as king sprawls well. king wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hard gets slowly back to his feet. king tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hard shoots in but no luck this time. Hard is trying hard to land a takedown here. king sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. king throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. king tries to close the distance and clinch but Hard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. king throws a leg kick but Hard sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tim Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. king has Hard up against the cage in a clinch.
king drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hard pulls his leg out and moves away.
king misses with a low kick.
Hard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. king throws a body kick that misses. A punch combination from king misses. A combination from king does no damage. king tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hard paws at him with a jab and circles away. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from king - the referee stops the clock and Hard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says king. Hard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. king tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab from king.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from king lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A nice inside leg kick there by king. That's going to slow Hard down. A head kick misses from king. king doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
king misses with a head kick.
king throws a low kick but Hard avoids it. A punch lands to the side of Hard 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts king as he jumps to the side. king does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. king misses with a few strikes there.
Hard shoots for a takedown but king saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hard dodges the punch combination from king.
Hard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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. Good work by Hard as he checks the leg kick. king scores with a three punch combo!
Hard moves forwards but king connects with a nice, crisp jab. king's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and king duly obliges. king tries to land a leg kick but Hard saw it coming and moves away.
king throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely. king is looking to take this fight into the clinch. king looks to land a combination. Hard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice defenses there by Hard. king is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fight moves into the clinch position. victor king is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. king tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight! victor king comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well king has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... victor king!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Cameretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 cm
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Cameretti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Xavier. Cameretti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cameretti won't be happy with that. Xavier working the strikes but Cameretti uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head. Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Xavier working the head and body with strikes. Cameretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Xavier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cameretti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cameretti wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy.
Xavier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cameretti throws a low kick, looking for Xavier's leg but Xavier calmly moves out of range. Cameretti misses with a takedown attempt and Xavier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xavier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cameretti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Xavier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Cameretti wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cameretti looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xavier lands a nice short elbow. Xavier working the head and body with strikes. Xavier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Xavier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Xavier working the head and body with strikes. Cameretti is trying to maintain the position but Xavier is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xavier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cameretti has hold of Xavier's hands but Xavier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xavier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Xavier lands strikes from half guard. Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Xavier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Cameretti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Xavier prevents Cameretti from standing back up.
Cameretti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots. Xavier looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Xavier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cameretti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Cameretti gets back to full guard.
Cameretti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cameretti is trying to keep Xavier in close.
Cameretti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Cameretti is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cameretti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xavier is one step ahead there. Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cameretti has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle. Cameretti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xavier! Xavier throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Xavier throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cameretti blocks Xavier's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Xavier throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Cameretti working for a guillotine from mount but Xavier is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cameretti is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Xavier wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Xavier breaks Cameretti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Xavier with a nice head shot there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Xavier throws and elbow that misses. Cameretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xavier's guard. Nice move by Cameretti! Xavier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrington Xavier dominated that round. That's time! Cameretti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cameretti looks to clinch and Xavier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cameretti! Xavier lands a nice shot to the head. Xavier with shots to the head and body - Cameretti looks very uncomfortable down there. Cameretti tries to get back to half guard but can't. Xavier punishing his opponent with strikes. Cameretti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Cameretti is looking to improve his position.
Xavier stands up from half guard. Cameretti with a lazy takedown attempt and Xavier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameretti's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cameretti looking for a guillotine here but Xavier defends easily.
Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xavier with a nice head shot there. Xavier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but Cameretti has wrist control. Cameretti is trying to keep Xavier in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cameretti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xavier to score an easy takedown into full guard. Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cameretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Xavier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cameretti tries to clinch up and Xavier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xavier. Cameretti wants to get back to his feet but Xavier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Xavier with a flurry of punches that miss. Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cameretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cameretti striking off his back but it's not causing Xavier any problems. Xavier throws and elbow that misses. Cameretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xavier's guard. Nice move by Cameretti! Xavier tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cameretti throws a leg kick that is checked so Xavier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Xavier won't allow Cameretti to get back to his feet. Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Xavier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cameretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Xavier chips away with some ground and pound. Xavier preventing the sweep. Xavier stands up over Cameretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cameretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Xavier connects with a couple of short punches. Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cameretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrington Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cameretti with a poor takedown and Xavier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Xavier with a flurry of punches that miss. Cameretti controls Xavier momentarily but Xavier frees himself. Cameretti is really struggling to control Xavier but he's trying to hold on to the position. Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Xavier distracts Cameretti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cameretti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Xavier with a nice head shot there. Xavier is working Cameretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Xavier lands a couple of digs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cameretti tries to strike from the bottom.
Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xavier postures up in Cameretti's guard and throws a big left but Cameretti blocks it. Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Xavier throws a strike but Cameretti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Xavier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cameretti wanted to stand there but Xavier had control of the position. Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Xavier striking off his back but it's not causing Cameretti any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cameretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cameretti looks to clinch and Xavier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameretti's guard. Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xavier connects with a couple of short punches. Xavier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cameretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cameretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Xavier postures up in Cameretti's guard and throws a big left but Cameretti blocks it. Xavier throws and elbow that misses. Cameretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xavier's guard. Nice move by Cameretti! Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cameretti tries to clinch and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Xavier working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xavier winds up and cracks Cameretti with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cameretti trying to control here.
Xavier drops an elbow to the side of Cameretti's head. Xavier scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Cameretti missing with punches from the bottom.
Cameretti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Xavier. Barrington Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Xavier throws a big right hand that misses. Cameretti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xavier defends it easily. Cameretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Xavier is in close to Cameretti's body, working some short punches and elbows. Xavier sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cameretti wants to stand but Xavier is controlling the position. Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Xavier controlling from the top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cameretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gino Cameretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xavier trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Barrington Xavier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Xavier 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrington Xavier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and todd labod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). todd labod has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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278 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, todd labod! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
labod looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Leo tries to keep at a distance but labod has taken the fight into the clinch. labod tries a body shot but Leo blocks it.
Leo is trying to break the clinch but labod has him pressed against the cage. labod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leo's efforts to push away. Leo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
labod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leo walks away with a smile on his face. labod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. No luck for labod with that takedown attempt. Leo closes the distance and clinches up with labod, looking for a takedown. Leo pushes labod against the cage but labod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Leo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leo connects with a jab. No joy there for labod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leo tries to clinch but labod moves out of range. Leo has his takedown stuffed and labod counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by labod. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Leo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leo tries to pull guard but labod holds him up against the cage and eventually Leo drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. labod fails to pull guard.
labod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leo.
Leo lands with a left to the head. Leo manages to pull guard.
labod stopping the sweep attempt from Leo. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leo trying to keep a closed guard but labod is proving a slippery customer.
Leo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Leo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and labod counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Leo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Leo tries to bench press labod off him but labod keeps the position. labod working away. Leo is looking to regain half guard here but labod keeps moving and retains side control. Leo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Leo tries to bench press labod off him but labod keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leo struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Leo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. labod did well to prevent Leo getting side control. Leo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Leo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Leo trying to pass the guard but labod defending well. Leo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, labod has managed to free his arm - good work. Leo is looking for a kimura but labod is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leo to get the leverage. Leo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Leo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. labod wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
labod tries to clinch up but Leo circles away and keeps his distance. labod leaves Leo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Leo fails with the takedown and labod counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by labod. Leo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Leo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. labod won't allow Leo to get back to his feet. Leo trying to keep a closed guard but labod is proving a slippery customer.
Leo is looking to sweep but instead, labod has passed into half guard.
Leo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
labod is breathing heavily. labod wants to control but Leo is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Leo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and labod decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leo's guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Leo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Leo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Leo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst labod is controlling him. labod wants to stand but Leo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leo working a defensive guard here.
Leo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leo tries to get out of the position. Leo wants to stand up but labod is controlling him. todd labod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. labod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Leo is trying hard to land a takedown here. labod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says labod as he avoids it easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Leo. labod wants to clinch up but Leo keeps it at a distance. labod wants to clinch up but Leo keeps it at a distance. Leo doesn't manage to clinch there - labod circles away.
labod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Leo throws a lazy body kick and labod counters by moving into the clinch. Leo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. labod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. labod manages to break the clinch.
Leo misses with a takedown attempt - labod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. labod leaves Leo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leo fails to land the takedown. labod should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Leo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Leo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by labod. labod slips a jab and a cross from Leo.
Leo lands with an uppercut that bounces labod off the cage and back into rage. Leo motions for labod to come forward. Leo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Leo closes this distance looking for a takedown but labod circles away. Leo tries to clinch there but labod circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for labod. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Leo tries for a takedown but labod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
todd labod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
labod closes the distance and pushes Leo back into the cage. Leo misses with a punch to the body.
labod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leo uses from the top position. labod keeping moving, preventing Leo from controlling successfully. labod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. labod keeping moving, preventing Leo from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leo wants to pass the guard but labod is keeping the position. labod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leo trying to control but labod is working from the bottom. Leo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Leo moves in looking to clinch but labod pushes him off. No luck for Leo with that takedown attempt. labod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leo circles away. Leo fails with a takedown attempt. Leo tries to clinch but labod moves away and labod counters with a low kick, right behind Leo 's knee. Leo shoots in and drives through. labod sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Leo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Leo takes the fight into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leo tries to score a body lock takedown but labod shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Leo tries to pull guard but labod won't allow it.
Leo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. labod fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leo tries to close the distance and clinch but labod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Leo tries to clinch up but labod circles away and keeps his distance. labod shoots in for a double leg but Leo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. labod is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leo. labod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leo. Leo wants to clinch. Leo is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Leo with that takedown attempt. todd labod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leo shoots for a double leg takedown but labod sprawls well. He's pushed Leo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. labod throws a body kick that misses. Leo shoots in and drives through. labod sprawls well. Leo with a poor takedown and labod counters with a single leg into guard. Leo didn't expect that. Leo trying to keep a closed guard but labod is proving a slippery customer.
Leo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for labod on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leo pulls labod in close to prevent any damage. Leo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Leo 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.
And that's the end of the fight! todd labod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think labod 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... todd labod!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Wid Dem Casket - Mavado & Flexx. Clayton Epp has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Chin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton Epp! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Epp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epp stuffs the takedown. Chin closes the distance and clinches up with Epp, looking for a takedown. Chin pushes Epp against the cage but Epp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Epp. Epp closes the distance and pushes Chin back into the cage. Epp is trying to force a seperation but Chin has the dominant position. Epp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chin backwards. Epp can't break the clinch.
Epp prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Chin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epp scores with a shot to the side of Chin's head. Epp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Still in the clinch, Epp scores with a nice short uppercut. Epp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Epp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Epp prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Epp as the two fighters clinch.
Epp is trying to break the clinch but Chin is controlling him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Epp. Chin taking a breather. Epp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Epp tries to break free but Chin pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Epp tries to circle away but Chin has him pinned against the cage. Epp wants to break free but Chin has control.
Chin keeps control of Epp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Epp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Chin is working for takedown but Epp is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice right hand lands inside from Epp. Epp scores with a hook to the body. Chin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Epp walks away with a smile on his face. Chin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epp's waist but Epp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chin off to one side. Chin slips a jab and a cross from Epp.
Epp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Epp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chin. Chin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Epp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Epp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chin is breathing heavily. Chin drops back looking for a leg! Epp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epp manages to kick Chin off! Chin jumps back into Epp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Epp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Epp wants to stand but Chin is controlling the position. Chin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chin drops back looking for a leg! Epp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epp manages to kick Chin off! Chin jumps back into Epp's guard. Epp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Epp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chin drops back looking for a leg! Epp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epp manages to kick Chin off! Chin jumps back into Epp's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Epp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chin circles away quickly and effectively. Epp misses with the combination.
Chin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Epp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Epp prevents Chin from improving position. Chin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Chin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Epp is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chin yanks on the arm and Epp is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Chin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booth has chosen Face the pain as his entrance music. Andy Booth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Booth! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Zinc Trumpet Harris. No joy for Booth on that attempt. Booth shoots in for a double leg but Zinc Trumpet Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Booth misses with a takedown attempt - Zinc Trumpet Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Booth. Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinc Trumpet Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zinc Trumpet Harris looks to land a combination. Booth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Some wild striking there from Booth.
Zinc Trumpet Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Booth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zinc Trumpet Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zinc Trumpet Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Booth tries for a takedown but Zinc Trumpet Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Booth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with a wild combination.
Zinc Trumpet Harris throws a series of punches but Booth moves out of range. Zinc Trumpet Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zinc Trumpet Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Booth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Booth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Zinc Trumpet Harris misses. A jab from Zinc Trumpet Harris finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zinc Trumpet Harris slips a jab from Booth. Booth ducks right into an uppercut from Zinc Trumpet Harris. Zinc Trumpet Harris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zinc Trumpet Harris clobbers Booth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The fight stays on the outside here - Booth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zinc Trumpet Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Booth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zinc Trumpet Harris throws a head kick that misses. Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with a wild combination.
Zinc Trumpet Harris wants to land a leg kick but Booth is out of range. Zinc Trumpet Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with the combination.
Zinc Trumpet Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinc Trumpet Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Booth looks gassed! Zinc Trumpet Harris tests Booth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zinc Trumpet Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zinc Trumpet Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Booth. Booth circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Zinc Trumpet Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Zinc Trumpet Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zinc Trumpet Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A right-left combo lands from Zinc Trumpet Harris. Booth throws out a loose jab but Zinc Trumpet Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. Zinc Trumpet Harris Rushes Booth and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Booth is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Zinc Trumpet Harris Piles on the pressure and Booth crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Swift! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Minor! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Swift avoids a kick to the body.
Minor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Swift moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Swift comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Minor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swift lands with an uppercut that bounces Minor off the cage and back into rage. Minor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swift defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minor. Swift fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swift.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swift swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Swift scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Swift lands a head kick. Minor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A head kick from Swift lands but Minor takes it in his stride. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swift - that will leave a mark!
Swift throws a sloppy head kick and Minor moves out of range easily. Minor looks for a takedown but Swift sprawls well. Swift connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Swift lands with a nice body punch. Swift keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jack Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morris Minor. Minor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swift finds it's way round the side to connect with Minor's head. Swift throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Minor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swift works Minor's body with a nice hook. Swift connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This has been an exciting period of action! Minor throws a leg kick and Swift counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jack Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swift lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Swift lands a right hook to the body.
Swift closes the distance and lands a one-two. Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Minor motions for Swift to come forward. Minor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Minor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swift. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Minor - that will leave a mark!
Swift throws a lazy body kick and Minor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swift's guard now. Swift wants to stand up but Minor is controlling him. Minor wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Minor stops Swift from standing up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Swift has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Minor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Minor gets off balance looking for a body kick and Swift counters with a big head kick but Minor shrugs it off. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Swift. Swift lands with an uppercut that bounces Minor off the cage and back into rage. Swift cracks Minor with a right hand to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Minor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swift has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swift and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Minor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swift's half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swift dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Minor misses and Swift counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Minor misses with a takedown attempt and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Minor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Minor misses and Swift counters with a straight right hand. Jack Swift is winning the standup battle so far. Minor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Swift tries a head kick but it misses.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Minor takes a kick to the side of the head. Minor walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Minor misses with a kick to the body enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick misses from Swift. Minor avoids the head kick by Swift.
Swift fails to land with a series of punches.
Minor throws a lazy head kick and Swift cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morris Minor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Swift swings for the body but Minor moves out of range.
Swift scores with a jab to the head.
Minor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor gets off balance looking for a body kick and Swift counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Minor looks to throw the jab but Swift is out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Swift scores with a four punch combination! Jack Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Swift scores with a hook to the body. Minor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Minor misses with a takedown enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab. Jack Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morris Minor. Swift scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Minor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swift connects with a nice looking jab.
Swift scores with a punch to the head. Minor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Swift counters with a nice uppercut. Swift rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Swift goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Swift lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Minor misses with the body kick and Swift counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minor thinking. Minor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swift throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swift's guard. Minor is breathing heavily. Swift has his feet on Minor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Minor misses with the body kick and Swift counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Swift lands a slapping body shot.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swift connects with a single shot there. Minor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swift dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Minor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swift cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Swift misses with the body kick and Minor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swift's guard now. Minor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Minor wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving. Swift is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Minor wanted to stand there but Swift had control of the position. Minor trying to control but Swift is working from the bottom. Minor prevents Swift from getting back to his feet. Minor wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving. Minor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Minor prevents Swift from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Swift ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away. Minor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Swift lands with a cross. Swift misses the shot to the body. Swift misses with a body kick. Minor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Minor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Minor stops Swift from standing up. Minor throwing strikes but missing. Minor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Swift manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Minor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swift counters with a series of strikes. Minor will be more careful next time no doubt. A head kick from Swift lands but Minor takes it in his stride. Minor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Swift slips under a jab from Minor. Morris Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swift misses with a series of wild punches.
Minor throws a lazy head kick and Swift finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Swift throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minor's head. Swift scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Swift lands with a shot to the body. Swift lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively. Minor tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily and Minor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Minor with a lazy takedown attempt and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nice body punch from Swift. Swift lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swift scores with a head kick.
Swift fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Swift throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minor. Swift stalks Minor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Minor's face. Minor staggers backwards, shaken. Jack Swift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Swift scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Swift showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swift, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Swift!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Prayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Deupreaux is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Prayers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deupreaux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prayers is trying to defend but Deupreaux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Prayers trying to hold on to Deupreaux's head to control him but Deupreaux postures up.
Prayers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deupreaux on the ground. Deupreaux looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Deupreaux wants to take a breather but Prayers is having none of it. Deupreaux thows a huge punch but Prayers dodges it nicely.
Deupreaux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Deupreaux working the head and body with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Prayers is refusing to be controlled, as Deupreaux sits in half guard. Prayers is looking for a sweep. Deupreaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deupreaux not landing any meaningful shots this time. Deupreaux is looking for submissions but instead, Prayers has regained full guard.
Deupreaux tries to stand but Prayers is controlling from the bottom. Deupreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prayers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Deupreaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Deupreaux looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Prayers tries to clinch there but Deupreaux circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Deupreaux shoots for a takedown but Prayers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Prayers gets the takedown into side control. Deupreaux regains half guard there - taking advantage of Prayers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Prayers is looking to stall here but Deupreaux recovers full guard. Prayers trying to control the position from guard on top but Deupreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prayers is really struggling to control Deupreaux but he's trying to hold on to the position. Prayers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Prayers trying to control but Deupreaux is working from the bottom. Deupreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prayers is controlling him.
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. Prayers throws a big right hand that misses. Deupreaux wants to stand and escape but Prayers is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Deupreaux shoots and misses and Prayers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prayers. Prayers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deupreaux is keeping the position for now. Prayers wants to control from the top but Deupreaux keeps moving. Prayers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Deupreaux dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Deupreaux with that takedown attempt. Prayers with a lazy takedown attempt and Deupreaux counters with a one-two to the body. Deupreaux tries for a takedown but Prayers circles away easily and Prayers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Deupreaux wants to sweep but no luck. Deupreaux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Prayers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prayers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deupreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. Prayers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Deupreaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Prayers controlling from the top position. Prayers trying to control but Deupreaux is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Deupreaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prayers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deupreaux scores with a takedown into Prayers's guard. Prayers controls Deupreaux momentarily but Deupreaux frees himself. Prayers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Deupreaux wants to control from the top but Prayers keeps moving. Prayers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deupreaux preventing the sweep. Deupreaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Deupreaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Prayers has wrist control. Deupreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prayers is keeping the position for now. Deupreaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Deupreaux wants to control from the top but Prayers keeps moving. Prayers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Deupreaux looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Deupreaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deupreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prayers's head backwards. Deupreaux rushes Prayers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Deupreaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Prayers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deupreaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Prayers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Deupreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Deupreaux lands with a straight right. Prayers didn't see that one coming. Deupreaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prayers on the side of the head. Deupreaux tries to clinch up but Prayers circles away and keeps his distance. Prayers misses with a double jab
letting Deupreaux counter with a right hand. Decent striking displayed by Deupreaux there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deupreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Deupreaux pushes Prayers up against the cage in a clinch. Deupreaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Deupreaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Prayers backwards. Prayers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Deupreaux breaks from the clinch.
Deupreaux gets in close and instigates a clinch. Deupreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deupreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prayers. Deupreaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Deupreaux slowing the pace effectively. A short right from Deupreaux on the inside. Deupreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Deupreaux with a poor takedown and Prayers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deupreaux won't be happy with that. Lance Prayers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Deupreaux throws Prayers to one side and escapes! Deupreaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deupreaux misses with a wild combination.
Jacques Deupreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deupreaux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deupreaux lands in his opponent's guard. Prayers is trying to control the position but Deupreaux postures up. Deupreaux controls from within his opponent's guard. Prayers controls Deupreaux momentarily but Deupreaux frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deupreaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Deupreaux trying to control but Prayers is working from the bottom. Deupreaux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Prayers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Prayers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prayers tries to get out of the position. Deupreaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jacques Deupreaux just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Prayers wants to clinch but Deupreaux slips to the side and Deupreaux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Deupreaux sitting and controlling from the half guard. Prayers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lance Prayers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Deupreaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prayers defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacques Deupreaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Deupreaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Deupreaux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ginks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Copperhead Road. Bunny Anstey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buck Ginks's chin.
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272 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Ginks! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ginks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Anstey is trying to drag Ginks to the mat but Ginks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ginks pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ginks manages to break the clinch.
Anstey shoots in but Ginks avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ginks looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely. Anstey defending well as Ginks loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ginks moves out of range as Anstey strikes. Ginks is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ginks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anstey.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ginks swivels and escapes. Ginks tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ginks has managed to clinch.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ginks is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ginks wants to break free but Anstey has control.
Ginks is trying to break the clinch but Anstey has him pressed against the cage. Ginks breaks from the clinch.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt. Ginks looks to land a combination but Anstey avoids it well. Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginks tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginks to the ground. Ginks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anstey has a takedown stuffed. Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Anstey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ginks wants to get back to his feet. Anstey cracks Ginks with a big elbow. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ginks can do anything to dispel that myth. Ginks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ginks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ginks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Buck Ginks has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ginks wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down. Anstey 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. Ginks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! 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! Anstey is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ginks is trying to stand. Ginks has left one of his arms exposed and Anstey doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ginks screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bunny Anstey! Bunny Anstey retains his heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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