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OFC 48: Inception PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebas Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Volette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebas Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Volette!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volette misses with a body kick.
Leroy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from Volette as Leroy shoots in.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leroy.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volette scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leroy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volette.
Volette fails to land the takedown.
Leroy misses with a combination
and Volette counters with a three punch combo that has Leroy backing up. Leroy nods at Volette to acknowledge the strikes.
Volette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leroy pinned against the cage. Leroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sebas Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Volette.
Leroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Volette.
Leroy tries to clinch but Volette is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volette has Leroy up against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leroy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leroy leaves Volette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Leroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volette throws a combination that misses
and Leroy counters with a good low kick that Volette was not able to check.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Volette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leroy throws a series of punches but Volette moves out of range.
Volette falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leroy counters with a left and a right that stings Volette.
Volette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcus Volette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volette has a takedown stuffed.
Volette looks gassed!
Leroy is looking to clinch but Volette is avoiding it.
Leroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volette tries for a takedown but Leroy circles away easily
and Leroy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volette is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Volette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volette avoids the head kick by Leroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Leroy.
Volette has Leroy pressed against the cage, preventing Leroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leroy tries to clinch there but Volette circles away.
Leroy tries to clinch but Volette moves away
and Volette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volette wants a takedown.
Leroy is pressed up against the cage. Volette has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leroy down to the mat. Leroy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leroy instigates a clinch.
Leroy slows down the pace here.
Leroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leroy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volette was covering up waiting for the punch and Leroy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volette keeping full guard, as Leroy tries to pass.
Leroy wants to get up but he can't break Volette's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leroy postures up in Volette's guard and throws a big left but Volette blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebas Leroy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volette is looking to advance position but Leroy won't allow it.
Leroy manages to get to full guard.
Volette 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.
Volette is breathing heavily.
Volette gets to his feet - Leroy follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volette closes the distance but Leroy moves to the side
and Leroy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Volette takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leroy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses
and Leroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leroy forces Volette back against the cage and clinches.
Leroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leroy wants to get back to striking at distance but Volette won't allow it.
Leroy taking a breather.
Volette wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volette is trying to break the clinch but Leroy has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volette tries to pull guard but Leroy holds him up against the cage and eventually Volette drops back down to his feet.
Leroy gets underhooks to prevent Volette's takedown attempt.
Volette has Leroy pressed against the cage, preventing Leroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volette tries for a takedown but Leroy manages to get underhooks.
Sebas Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Volette.
Leroy working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leroy.
Leroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volette up against the cage.
Leroy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leroy walks away with a smile on his face. Volette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leroy is looking to clinch.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leroy. Leroy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sebas Leroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volette misses with a series of wild punches.
Leroy moves in looking to clinch but Volette pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Leroy there.
Volette looks for a takedown but Leroy sprawls well.
Leroy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leroy clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leroy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volette's brow.
Volette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volette goes for a takedown attempt but Leroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leroy wants to stand up but Volette is controlling the position.
Leroy is stalling here. Volette is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leroy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Volette has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Volette passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leroy!
Leroy tries to hold on but Volette postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebas Leroy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leroy closes the distance and clinches.
Volette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leroy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leroy controlling the action here for a moment.
Volette pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volette wants to get back to his feet but Leroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leroy tries to stand but Volette is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leroy throws and elbow that misses. Volette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leroy's guard. Nice move by Volette!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volette wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
Volette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leroy wants to stand up but Volette is controlling him.
Volette wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leroy closes the distance looking to clinch
so Volette counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leroy wants to get back to his feet but Volette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leroy keeping full guard, as Volette tries to pass.
Leroy wants to get back to his feet but Volette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volette is in close to Leroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volette tries to free his leg and advance position but Leroy is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leroy working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Volette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leroy throws a sloppy head kick and Volette moves out of range easily.
Volette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leroy defends it nicely.
Leroy misses with a takedown attempt - Volette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leroy fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leroy is looking to clinch.
Volette throws a combination that misses
and Leroy counters with a two punch combo.
Volette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sebas Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Volette.
Volette throws out a leg kick but Leroy moves out of range and Volette only half commits.
Leroy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volette wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leroy gets to his feet - Volette follows without any prompting.
Marcus Volette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebas Leroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leroy scores with a one two! Volette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Volette.
I think Leroy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebas Leroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gump Worsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gump Worsley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsley moves into the clinch.
Worsley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Worsley's takedown attempt.
Worsley breaks from the clinch.
Simpson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Worsley is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson trying to control from half guard but Worsley is working away.
Well, if Simpson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Worsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Worsley tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Worsley looking for submissions off his back.
Worsley taking some punishment here, with Simpson in his half guard.
Worsley actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Worsley pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Worsley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson is working for takedown but Worsley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Worsley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
Worsley throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worsley wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Worsley wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
Worsley looks gassed!
Worsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Worsley, not yet.
Worsley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simpson is now in half guard.
Worsley actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson slows the pace down in half guard.
Worsley is trying to stand.
Worsley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Simpson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worsley is looking to control Simpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worsley avoid being mounted?
Worsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simpson uses his free foot to push down on Worsley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Worsley.
Simpson lands a big shot there that rocks Worsley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Worsley can't escape the position.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Simpson looking to control but Worsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Worsley to control.
Worsley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Simpson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Worsley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Worsley tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Worsley is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Worsley tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Worsley is trying to stand up.
Simpson scoring with strikes but Worsley is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worsley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Worsley stuffs the takedown.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worsley.
Simpson leaves Worsley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Worsley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Worsley getting side control.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worsley pulls his head out easily.
Simpson is concentrating on defense, preventing Worsley from advancing position.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Worsley stands up and beckons Simpson to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worsley.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and Worsley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simpson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsley landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Worsley tries to pass.
Simpson looking to control.
Worsley wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is trying to keep Worsley in close.
Worsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Worsley is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Worsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Worsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worsley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simpson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simpson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simpson!
Worsley tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Simpson easily slips into full mount!
Worsley regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Worsley wants to control but Simpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Worsley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Simpson manages to move to mount!
Worsley tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Worsley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simpson is staying active.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Worsley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Worsley gets back to half guard.
Worsley is looking to control Simpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worsley avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Worsley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Worsley is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Worsley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Worsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Worsley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Simpson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Worsley pulls down on the head and he's put Simpson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gump Worsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Matos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeus Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Matos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olympus misses with a double jab.
Olympus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matos circles away quickly and effectively.
Matos throws a head kick but Olympus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos shoots in but Olympus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos shoots in and drives through. Olympus sprawls well.
Matos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olympus pinned against the cage. Olympus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeus Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Matos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matos misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olympus counters with a good low kick that Matos was not able to check.
Matos misses with a takedown
and Olympus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus misses with a two punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olympus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Olympus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olympus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Olympus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Olympus misses
and Matos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Zeus Olympus has been cut.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick
and Olympus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olympus misses with a combination
and Matos counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matos throws a sloppy head kick
letting Olympus counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Matos.
Olympus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olympus misses with a combination
and Matos lands a stunning uppercut that sends Olympus to the mat!
Olympus is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos stands up from half guard.
Matos slips under a jab from Olympus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Matos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Olympus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Matos checks a low kick from Olympus.
Matos misses with a takedown
letting Olympus counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos with a poor takedown
and Olympus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olympus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matos throws a big shot that misses.
Matos looks to land a right hand but Olympus moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matos counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Olympus down! Matos is looking to finish but Olympus is intelligently defending himself.
Oh Olympus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matos is one step ahead there.
Olympus seems to have got his legs back now.
Olympus is working hard here to advance position.
Olympus has a closed guard, preventing Matos from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big right from Olympus misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Matos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matos 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Matos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mintera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Mintera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong throws a right hand that Mintera ducks under and follows up with a left that Mintera also avoids with ease.
Furlong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Furlong cracks a nice hook into Mintera's ribs.
Furlong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Roger Mintera has been cut.
Mintera is breathing heavily.
Mintera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mintera takes one to the side of the head.
Furlong stalks Mintera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mintera's face. Mintera staggers backwards, shaken.
Mintera is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furlong looks to land a combination but Mintera avoids it well.
Oh Mintera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mintera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Furlong counters with a left right combination that sends Mintera crashing to the mat - Furlong wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Mintera out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Furlong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Budden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Budden misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budden!
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Budden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budden scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budden swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Budden misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Budden.
Kramer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kramer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budden lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kramer.
Nice uppercut there from Budden.
Budden cracks a nice hook into Kramer's ribs.
Kramer looks gassed!
Kramer instigates a clinch.
Kramer manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Budden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Budden throws a series of strikes that have Kramer backpedaling.
Budden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Budden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kramer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kramer.
Budden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kramer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Budden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Budden.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Budden looks to land a combination but Kramer avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Budden misses.
Budden clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Budden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Budden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe Budden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budden lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budden lands a lovely overhand right.
Kramer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Budden.
Kramer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budden.
Budden scores with a one two! Kramer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Budden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budden scores with a one two! Kramer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budden works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Budden pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer throws the kick towards the body but Budden avoids it.
A left and a right from Budden both land. Nice combination.
Budden scores with a three punch combo!
Budden swinging wildly here.
Budden throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Budden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Budden throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Budden both land. Nice combination.
Budden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Budden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Budden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budden is looking to slow Kramer down with leg kicks.
Kramer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Budden does no damage.
Budden lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Budden works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kramer walks into a jab.
Budden scores with a three punch combo!
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kramer is rocked!
Budden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Budden finish him?
Budden has Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer seems to have recovered his senses.
Budden leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Budden.
Budden is leaning against Kramer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Budden.
A right hook to the body lands for Budden.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Budden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budden looks to land a combination. Kramer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Budden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Budden scores with a three punch combo!
Joe Budden is winning the standup battle so far.
Budden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Budden duly obliges.
Budden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden cracks Kramer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Budden sprawls well.
Budden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden lands with a good body shot.
Budden lands a jab-cross combination.
Budden is working the combinations to good effect here.
Budden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kramer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budden scores with a shot to the body.
Budden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Budden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kramer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budden instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Budden.
Budden working Kramer over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Budden.
Budden lands a nice uppercut.
Budden lands a right hand.
Budden scores with a shot to the side of Kramer's head.
Budden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Budden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Budden can't break the clinch.
Budden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budden cracks Kramer with a nice body shot.
Kramer takes a shot to the head.
Budden is trying to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling him.
Budden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budden has Kramer pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Budden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budden.
Kramer takes a shot to the head.
Budden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
A nice left hand lands by Budden.
Budden lands a nice uppercut.
Budden lands a right hand.
Budden lands a right hand.
Budden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Budden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
A short right from Budden on the inside.
A short uppercut from Budden.
Budden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Budden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer.
Budden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
Kramer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Budden lands a body shot.
Budden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kramer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Budden throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden lands a left hand.
Budden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe Budden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Kramer.
A short right from Budden.
Budden pushes off an throws an elbow but Kramer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budden scores with a shoulder strike.
Budden lands an elbow just above Kramer 's eye.
A short right from Budden.
Budden lands with a short shot to the head.
Budden breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Budden.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budden lands a shoulder strike.
Budden lands with a left to the head.
Budden lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budden.
Budden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kramer or not.
Joe Budden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kramer has Budden pressed against the cage, preventing Budden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budden tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.
Budden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kramer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Budden walks away with a smile on his face. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kramer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kramer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budden swinging wildly here.
Budden lands with a nice combination. Kramer backs away looking to recover.
Joe Budden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budden throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
Budden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Budden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budden tries to bum rush Kramer with a series of wild strikes but Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Budden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kramer tries to clinch but Budden moves away
and Budden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budden throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budden.
Budden throws a series of strikes that have Kramer backpedaling.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a three punch combo that has Kramer backing up. Kramer nods at Budden to acknowledge the strikes.
Budden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budden throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Budden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Budden throws a one two combo.
Budden closes the distance and clinches.
Budden lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budden.
Budden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Budden lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budden.
Budden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kramer takes a shot to the head.
Budden tries to circle away but Kramer has him pinned against the cage.
Budden pushes Kramer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Budden scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Budden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Budden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budden stalks Kramer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kramer's face. Kramer staggers backwards, shaken.
Budden scores with a one two! Kramer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budden works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.
Budden throws a series of strikes that have Kramer backpedaling.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budden fails to land with a series of punches.
Budden scores with a nice strike.
Budden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budden throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
Budden throws a series of strikes that have Kramer backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden clinches with his opponent.
Budden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Budden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kramer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kramer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Budden has him pressed against the cage.
Budden scores with a shot to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Budden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe Budden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Kramer.
Budden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budden presses Kramer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Budden lands a body punch.
Budden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budden presses Kramer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Budden wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.
Budden lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kramer's brow.
Budden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budden.
Budden scores with a shoulder strike.
Budden tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Budden as the two fighters clinch.
Kramer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Budden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joe Budden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Budden coming out on top.
A right-left combo lands from Budden.
Budden misses with a kick to the body.
Budden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kramer circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Budden.
Kramer slips a jab and a cross from Budden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Budden.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
Kramer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budden.
Kramer slips a jab and a cross from Budden.
Kramer has Budden up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budden.
Budden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budden tries to circle away but Kramer has him pinned against the cage.
Budden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budden lands a really nice looking cross but Kramer seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budden throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
Budden lands a jab-cross combination.
Kramer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cosmo Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kramer shoots in but Budden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Budden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Budden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Budden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Marceau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falco Cujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Marceau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Marceau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Falco Cujo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cujo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marceau. Marceau obviously looking to wear him down.
Cujo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cujo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cujo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick from Marceau.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marceau.
Cujo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cujo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cujo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marceau can pounce on him.
Marceau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cujo will feel that in the morning.
Cujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marceau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cujo. That did some damage!
Marceau lands a head kick. Cujo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marceau lands a big head kick that sends Cujo tumbling to the mat! Marceau takes a step backwards and waves Cujo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marceau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cujo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marceau can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cujo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marceau. That one must have hurt.
Marceau feints and then cracks Cujo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cujo down.
Nice body kick there by Marceau.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cujo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marceau - the referee stops the clock and Cujo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marceau. Cujo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Marceau scores with a kick to the body.
Marceau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marceau keeps Cujo at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marceau.
Marceau thumps Cujo with a low kick.
Marceau throws a head kick that Cujo semi-blocks.
Cujo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cujo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marceau.
Marceau scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marceau.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marceau.
Marceau lands a nice looking body kick.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marceau scoring well with a low kick there.
Marceau keeps Cujo at a distance using the push kick.
Marceau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cujo. That did some damage!
Marceau throws a leg kick which misses Cujo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cujo tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Marceau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marceau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau scores with a kick to the body.
Marceau throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marceau.
Marceau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marceau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cujo. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marceau, right into the meat.
Marceau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marceau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marceau thuds his shin into the meat of Cujo's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marceau.
Marceau throws a head kick that Cujo semi-blocks.
Marceau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marceau lands with a slapping head kick.
Cujo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marceau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cujo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marceau.
Cujo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marceau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marceau.
Marceau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cujo's calf.
Cujo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marceau can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marceau - that will leave a mark!
Marceau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cujo.
Marceau lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marceau is looking to slow Cujo down with leg kicks.
Marceau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marceau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Marceau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cujo takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marceau.
Both fighters circling a little - Marceau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marceau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cujo can do to turn this around?
Marceau scores with a nice body kick.
Cujo throws the left hand but Marceau avoids the punch easily.
Marceau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marceau cracks the inside of Cujo's front leg.
Cujo is breathing heavily.
Cujo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau lands with a kick to the temple. Cujo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marceau lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marceau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marceau connects with a solid leg kick.
Marceau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marceau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marceau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cujo will feel that in the morning.
Marceau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cujo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marceau - that will leave a mark!
Marceau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau lands a high kick!
Marceau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cujo's sensitive parts.
Cujo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a head kick that Cujo semi-blocks.
Marceau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marceau scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marceau.
Marceau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falco Cujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marceau lands a nice looking body kick.
Marceau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marceau throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marceau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cujo's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marceau.
Marceau scores with a leg kick.
Marceau throws a leg kick which misses Cujo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cujo tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Marceau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Marceau.
Marceau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marceau. That's going to slow Cujo down.
Marceau scores with a kick to the body.
Cujo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cujo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marceau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cujo.
Cujo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marceau scores with a kick to the body.
Marceau throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marceau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cujo will feel that in the morning.
Jean Marceau is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau pushes Cujo away with a front kick.
Marceau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marceau lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marceau.
Marceau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marceau throws a head kick that Cujo semi-blocks.
Cujo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marceau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cujo's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marceau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cujo. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Marceau.
Marceau keeps Cujo at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Marceau dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marceau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Marceau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cujo throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Marceau is looking to slow Cujo down with leg kicks.
Marceau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cujo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marceau scores with a head kick.
Cujo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marceau can pounce on him.
Marceau throws a leg kick which misses Cujo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cujo tries to avoid it.
Cujo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cujo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marceau.
Cujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marceau.
Marceau throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau thows a body kick. Cujo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marceau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marceau. That's going to slow Cujo down.
Marceau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marceau scoring well with a low kick there.
Marceau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marceau.
Cujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cujo misses with a few strikes there.
Marceau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marceau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Marceau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Marceau.
Cujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cujo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marceau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cujo's calf.
Marceau throws a head kick that half lands.
Marceau scores with a push kick.
Marceau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marceau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marceau dodges the punch combination from Cujo.
A good leg kick by Marceau.
Marceau connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Marceau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a head kick that Cujo semi-blocks.
Cujo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marceau. Marceau obviously looking to wear him down.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cujo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marceau can pounce on him.
Marceau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cujo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marceau.
Cujo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cujo's head.
Cujo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marceau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Marceau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau is looking to slow Cujo down with leg kicks.
Marceau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cujo if he has to take too many more of those.
Marceau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marceau.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marceau.
Marceau lands a high kick!
Marceau lands with a kick to the temple. Cujo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marceau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marceau lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marceau.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Marceau.
Cujo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Falco Cujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marceau thumps Cujo with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Marceau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marceau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Marceau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sullyvan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Sullyvan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullyvan misses with a jab, cross combination.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullyvan.
Sullyvan misses with a wild combination.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sullyvan's waist but Sullyvan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Sullyvan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Sullyvan.
Sullyvan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Sullyvan misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullyvan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sullyvan was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullyvan wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it.
West throws a strike but Sullyvan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sullyvan stands up from West's guard - Sullyvan perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West slips under a jab.
Sullyvan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Sullyvan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullyvan thows a body shot but no joy.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
West throws a strike but Sullyvan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West postures up in Sullyvan's guard and throws a big left but Sullyvan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West being controlled here momentarily.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullyvan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullyvan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
West wants to pass the guard but Sullyvan is keeping the position.
Sullyvan looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A cross from Sullyvan lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullyvan misses with the combination.
West scores with a takedown into Sullyvan's guard.
West wants to control from the top but Sullyvan keeps moving.
Sullyvan wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it.
West being controlled here momentarily.
West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sullyvan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Sullyvan in his guard.
West manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throwing strikes here but Sullyvan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by West there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sullyvan is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullyvan blocking the ground and pound.
Sullyvan avoids a series of strikes thrown by West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Sullyvan will probably get the nod.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sullyvan.
Sullyvan lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Sullyvan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from West.
Sullyvan punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullyvan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullyvan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullyvan as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Sullyvan.
Nice uppercut there from Sullyvan.
Sullyvan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullyvan circles away.
Sullyvan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullyvan looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Sullyvan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West walks into a straight right hand from Sullyvan.
Sullyvan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt West! He's out on his feet! Sullyvan rushes in and drops West with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Sullyvan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Backman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Backman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Marston does no damage.
Backman tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ben Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston tries to clinch up.
Marston rushes Backman and presses him up against the cage.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marston.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Backman being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Backman on the inside.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Marston misses with a body punch.
Marston misses with some punches.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman blocks a body shot from Marston.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston blocking some punches.
Marston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Backman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marston.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston pushes Backman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Good body shot from Marston.
Marston taking a breather.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston lands an uppercut.
Marston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Backman lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Backman.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Marston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Backman cracks Marston with a nice body shot.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backman.
Marston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
Marston stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Marston taking a breather.
Backman lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Backman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman misses with a body punch.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marston.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Marston scores with a hook to the body.
Backman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston misses with a knee strike.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Marston.
Backman looks gassed!
Marston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Backman works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marston digs a right hand into Backman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Backman's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Backman misses with some punches.
Marston works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marston misses with some punches.
A short left from Marston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Marston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston blocking some punches.
Backman working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Marston works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Marston.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston 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.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Marston.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marston.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston blocks a body shot from Backman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John Marston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Backman presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston working aggressively here.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Backman is breathing heavily.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Marston.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Backman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Backman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Backman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston misses with a knee strike.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backman working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marston tries to land knees in the clinch but Backman avoids the damage to the body.
Marston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Backman.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Backman lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Marston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marston presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Backman as Marston tries to tie him up.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Marston cracks Backman with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Backman.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
Marston lands a shot to the body.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Marston.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
A short body shot lands from Marston as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marston just leaning against Backman, taking a breather.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston lands with a left to the head.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Backman avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Marston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Backman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Backman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston blocking some punches.
Backman lands an uppercut.
Backman gets through Marston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marston takes the fight into the clinch.
Backman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Backman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Backman struggles to land a body shot inside as Marston controls his hands.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Backman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman blocking some punches.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Backman works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston tries a knee to the head but Backman blocks it.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
A right handed body shot lands from Marston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backmans head.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Backman is rocked!
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Marston.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman blocking some punches.
Ben Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Backman misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Marston trying to control the position but instead, Backman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marston into the cage.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Marston leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman misses with some punches.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
Backman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Backman.
Backman scores with a shoulder strike.
Backman scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston is trying to stall.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backman presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backman pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backman lands with a short shot to the head.
Backman lands with a light punch inside.
Backman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Backman.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman lands a body punch.
Backman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backman.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Backman.
A shot in the inside from Backman.
Backman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Backman works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marston.
Backman working aggressively here.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Backman.
Backman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Backman lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Marston wants to stall.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backman.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Backman misses with some punches.
Marston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Marston.
Backman working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katsunori Kikuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsunori Kikuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kikuno throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Kikuno avoids it well.
Kikuno wants to clinch.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Kikuno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Kikuno's body. Kikuno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kikuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kikuno is looking to clinch.
Kikuno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Kikuno is breathing heavily.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Kikuno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Kikuno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kikuno is rocked!
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Kikuno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor lands a big shot that drops Kikuno! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kikuno seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kikuno is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Taylor!
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