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MFC 8 A New Beggining PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between GiganticBlack Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kizzy Snizzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for GiganticBlack Dick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GiganticBlack Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kizzy Snizzy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick closes the distance and clinches.
Dick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snizzy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snizzy is pressed up against the cage. Dick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snizzy down to the mat. Snizzy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snizzy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snizzy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snizzy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Snizzy misses with a straight right.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Snizzy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dick won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for GiganticBlack Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snizzy working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snizzy trying to control the action but Dick is working from the bottom.
Snizzy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snizzy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snizzy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snizzy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dick!
Snizzy get's back to his feet.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Snizzy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dick's guard.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Snizzy thows a big elbow that misses.
Dick being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snizzy drops back looking for a leg! Dick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dick manages to kick Snizzy off! Snizzy jumps back into Dick's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snizzy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snizzy gets to his feet - Dick follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snizzy was covering up waiting for the punch and Dick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snizzy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snizzy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snizzy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dick doesn't defend quickly enough and Snizzy has managed to lock this one up! Can Dick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snizzy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kizzy Snizzy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Perrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerker Gerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerker Gerk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Perrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerker Gerk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Perrie shoots in for a takedown but Gerk shows good takedown defense.
St Perrie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gerk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Perrie but St Perrie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gerk with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Perrie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gerk!
Gerk tries to lock up and control but St Perrie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerk working to try and regain half guard.
Gerk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
St Perrie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gerk tries to reverse the position but St Perrie maintains control.
Gerk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Perrie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Perrie avoids the attempt from Gerk to control.
Gerk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Perrie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
St Perrie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gerk throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gerk wants to control but St Perrie is having none of it.
Gerk is looking to improve his position but St Perrie isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Gerk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St Perrie avoids the attempt from Gerk to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gerk tries to hold on but St Perrie pushes him away.
St Perrie unloads with some shots from mount but Gerk bucks and avoids them well.
Gerk is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerk blocking the ground and pound.
St Perrie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerk is looking to escape.
St Perrie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gerk is surviving well by controlling St Perrie's body position as best he can.
Gerk is desperately trying to improve his position but St Perrie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Perrie wants to control the pace but Gerk is squirming around nicely.
Gerk wants to control but St Perrie is having none of it.
Gerk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gerk tries to reverse the position but St Perrie maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gerk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gerk tries to hold on but St Perrie postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerk tries to hold on but St Perrie pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Perrie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gerk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Perrie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gerk decides to pull guard.
St Perrie drops back looking for a leg! Gerk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerk manages to kick St Perrie off! St Perrie jumps back into Gerk's guard.
St Perrie preventing the sweep.
St Perrie postures up in Gerk's guard and throws a big left but Gerk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Perrie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gerk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerk controls St Perrie momentarily but St Perrie frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gerk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Perrie sprawls well initially but Gerk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
St Perrie wants to control but Gerk is keeping busy.
Gerk tries to stand but his hand is stuck under St Perrie.
St Perrie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gerk wants to stand up but St Perrie is controlling the position.
Gerk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St Perrie is staying active underneath Gerk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Perrie is looking for a sweep. Gerk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Perrie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Perrie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gerk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
St Perrie is thwarting Gerk's attempts to control the position.
St Perrie prevents Gerk from improving his position.
St Perrie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gerk is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gerk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Perrie.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gerk shoots for a double leg takedown but St Perrie sprawls well. He's pushed Gerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
George St Perrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerker Gerk.
Gerk stuffs the takedown.
Gerk takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Gerk.
Gerk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gerk breaks from the clinch.
Gerk rushes St Perrie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerker Gerk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gerk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Perrie pinned against the cage. St Perrie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerk scores with a push kick.
St Perrie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerk pushes St Perrie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerk leaning against his opponent.
Gerk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerk fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Perrie as he avoids it easily.
George St Perrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerker Gerk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Perrie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gerk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Perrie smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerk thows a body shot but no joy.
George St Perrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerk tries a head kick but it misses.
George St Perrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Perrie sprawls well. St Perrie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gerk gets slowly back to his feet.
St Perrie moves into range and clinches up with Gerk.
Gerk prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Perrie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gerk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gerk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Perrie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerk tries to reverse the position but St Perrie maintains control.
St Perrie thowing shots but they're missing.
St Perrie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gerk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerk is squirming around, avoiding St Perrie's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerk tries to hold on but St Perrie postures up.
St Perrie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gerk is surviving well by controlling St Perrie's body position as best he can.
Gerk tries to lock up and control but St Perrie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Perrie punching from mount but Gerk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
St Perrie throws some wild stikes that Gerk manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gerk is squirming around, avoiding St Perrie's attempts to control the action.
St Perrie wants to finish this one by submission but Gerk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from St Perrie.
St Perrie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gerk is trying to escape the mount.
St Perrie working for a submission but Gerk is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerk is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerker Gerk.
I think Gerk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gerker Gerk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brain Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brain Edwards has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brain Edwards seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brain Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards feints and as Tribbett raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tribbett working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Edwards has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tribbett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Edwards is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tribbett pulls down on the head and he's put Edwards to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Tribbett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Benson Henderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henderson's half guard.
Matthews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson striking off his back but it's not causing Matthews any problems.
Matthews cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stands and throws Henderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matthews lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henderson down.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Matthews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson regains half guard, as Matthews was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Henderson is trying to keep an underhook but Matthews manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matthews with the ground and pound but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matthews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matthews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Matthews passes into half guard.
Matthews throws a strike but Henderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matthews is standing up over Henderson. Henderson looks to escape but Matthews dives into side control.
Matthews in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Henderson is trying to buck Matthews off.
Henderson is being controlled here.
Henderson is not content to let Matthews control the position.
Matthews is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews wants to take a breather but Henderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushing down on Henderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Matthews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Henderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Matthews.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Matthews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Matthews scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
Hugh Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henderson tries to buck Matthews off but he can't manage it.
Matthews is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henderson shrugs it off.
Matthews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Benson Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews controlling the pace for now.
Matthews wants to control but Henderson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Matthews seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Henderson has recovered full guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Matthews passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henderson, who protects the arm well.
Henderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hugh Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matthews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Matthews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Marshall.
Marshall shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marshall moves into full mount!
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Marshall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the head.
Marshall controlling his opponent.
Velasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velasquez tries to get out of the position.
Marshall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velasquez because Marshall loaded up on that one.
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.
Marshall content just to control the position here.
Marshall scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marshall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marshall throws some wild stikes that Velasquez manages to avoid easily.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marshall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall tries for a takedown but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velasquez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Marshall.
Marshall shoots for a double leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls well. He's pushed Marshall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marshall showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Marshall.
Velasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall.
Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Velasquez to the mat! Velasquez manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall stands and throws Velasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marshall working the ground and pound.
Marshall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Velasquez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marshall advances to full mount.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Marshall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marshall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Velasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marshall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marshall shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Marshall.
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marshall controls from within his opponent's guard.
John Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marshall sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Marshall pushes down on Velasquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marshall content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Marshall.
Marshall has a takedown stuffed.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Marshall.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marshall connects with a couple of short punches.
Marshall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall passes Velasquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Velasquez is in trouble now - Marshall has advanced to mount!
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marshall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Ramirez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kent Scott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scott scores with a jab.
Scott lands a left and a right that send Ramirez crashing to the mat, dazed. Scott thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Scott digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Scott connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ramirez tumbling to the canvas! Scott pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ramirez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kent Scott!
Kent Scott retains his light heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Valdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdo comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Leo Valdo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Valdo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Stone!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdo throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Matt Stone has been cut.
Matt Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone throws a series of punches but Valdo moves out of range.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valdo looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
A jab from Valdo finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Valdo.
Stone throws a combination that misses
enabling Valdo to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone is rocked!
Valdo cracks Stone with a hook to the temple - Stone is on wobbly legs here! Valdo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stone falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Valdo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Valdo!
Leo Valdo retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroma comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Ninja. Kaz Shiroma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Shiroma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt ducks under a wild hook from Shiroma.
Hurt shoots in looking for a takedown. Shiroma tries to sprawl out of it but Hurt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shiroma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurt gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shiroma sneaks back into half guard.
Shiroma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hurt won't allow Shiroma to get back to his feet.
Hurt wants to control from the top but Shiroma keeps moving.
Shiroma is pulling down on Hurt's head to control his posture.
Hurt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiroma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt being controlled here momentarily.
Hurt throws a strike but Shiroma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shiroma tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurt is retaining full guard.
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.
Shiroma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hurt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shiroma passes into side control.
Hurt can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiroma stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shiroma misses the shot to the body.
Kaz Shiroma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiroma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiroma misses the shot to the body.
Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shiroma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiroma wants it to stay on the feet.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hurt.
Shiroma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hurt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiroma defends it nicely.
Hurt fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma misses with a two punch combination.
Shiroma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurt circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Shiroma.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shiroma just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiroma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shiroma is breathing heavily.
Shiroma missing with a left hand there. Hurt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Shiroma misses.
Shiroma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiroma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiroma misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Shiroma 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurt.
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
Hurt scores with a takedown into Shiroma's guard.
Hurt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shiroma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shiroma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shiroma!
Shiroma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shiroma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt wants to control but Shiroma postures up.
Shiroma decides to stand back up.
Shiroma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hurt.
Shiroma lands with a nice body punch.
Shiroma scores with a nice strike.
Shiroma connects with the punch.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiroma swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma throws out a loose jab but Hurt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiroma misses with a straight right.
Hurt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiroma pinned against the cage. Shiroma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
Shiroma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shiroma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt tries to clinch but Shiroma is having none of it.
Shiroma tries to bum rush Hurt with a series of wild strikes but Hurt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Hurt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurt walks into a straight right hand from Shiroma.
Hurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiroma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiroma misses with the combination.
Shiroma keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurt shoots in but Shiroma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shiroma gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma is trying to stand back up but Hurt is controlling him
Shiroma moves into full guard.
Hurt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shiroma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hurt, into his guard.
Hurt looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hurt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hurt is working an open guard so Shiroma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hurt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shiroma is fending him off so far but Hurt persists. Nope, Shiroma circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Shiroma 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.
Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shiroma misses the jab.
Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiroma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Shiroma.
Kaz Shiroma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiroma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shiroma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaz Shiroma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiroma.
Shiroma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiroma.
Hurt looks for a takedown but Shiroma sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hurt.
Shiroma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurt has a takedown stuffed.
Shiroma scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurt should have avoided that one.
Shiroma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurt misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Shiroma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but Shiroma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Shiroma sprawls well. He's pushed Hurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shiroma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Shiroma lands a really nice looking cross but Hurt seems unphased.
Shiroma throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Shiroma.
Hurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiroma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiroma throws out a powerful jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hurt.
Hurt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shiroma, who protects the arm well.
Hurt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shiroma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shiroma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
A swing and a miss from Shiroma.
Hurt shoots in but Shiroma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurt dodges the punch combination from Shiroma.
Shiroma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but Shiroma shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma lands with a straight right. Hurt didn't see that one coming.
Shiroma swinging wildly here.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiroma misses with a hook. Hurt ducked under it nicely.
Hurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiroma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurt moves in looking to clinch but Shiroma pushes him off.
Shiroma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shiroma misses with a straight left.
Shiroma blocks a head kick by Hurt.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiroma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Shiroma clearly takes 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.
Shiroma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shiroma.
Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shiroma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hurt is out of range.
Hurt dodges the punch combination from Shiroma.
Shiroma keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hurt swings around for an armbar but Shiroma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hurt's guard.
Shiroma pushing down on Hurt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hurt wants to improve his position but Shiroma is controlling well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shiroma stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiroma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiroma lands a glancing blow to the side of Hurt's head.
Shiroma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hurt moves forwards but Shiroma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiroma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiroma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shiroma misses with a head kick.
Hurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shiroma swivels and escapes.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hurt.
Shiroma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurt manages to avoid it.
Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shiroma tries to avoid it but Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shiroma to the ground. Shiroma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shiroma misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiroma misses with a looping left.
Shiroma throws a nice looking combination but Hurt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaz Shiroma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiroma.
Hurt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hurt lands in his opponent's guard.
Shiroma pushes Hurt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shiroma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hurt tries to land a front kick but Shiroma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shiroma works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt has a takedown stuffed.
Hurt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiroma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiroma misses with a hook.
Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shiroma to score with a decent uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hurt.
Shiroma regains half guard.
Shiroma wants to improve his position but Hurt is controlling well.
Hurt trying to mount his opponent but Shiroma defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurt.
Shiroma tries to kick Hurt off but Hurt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shiroma is looking to control Hurt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shiroma avoid being mounted?
Hurt is stalling here. Shiroma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hurt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shiroma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shiroma tries to stand but Hurt is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kaz Shiroma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but Shiroma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiroma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shiroma misses with a wild combination.
Shiroma loads up on a big right hand but Hurt slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hurt is looking to clinch but Shiroma is avoiding it.
Shiroma misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt fails to land the takedown.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hurt.
Horrible takedown by Hurt or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiroma which made him look bad.
Shiroma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shiroma works Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Hurt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiroma's head backwards.
Hurt shoots in and bounces Shiroma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shiroma has control of Hurt's left arm, preventing Hurt from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hurt is controlling him.
Hurt throws a big right hand that misses.
Shiroma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hurt manages to pass to side control.
Shiroma wants to improve his position but Hurt is controlling well.
Hurt decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shiroma.
Hurt has a takedown stuffed.
Hurt wants to clinch up but Shiroma keeps it at a distance.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiroma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiroma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurt circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Hurt.
Shiroma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shiroma but Shiroma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shiroma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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.
Shiroma gets caught flat footed, as Hurt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hurt tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiroma is retaining full guard.
Big Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiroma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hurt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hurt wants to sweep but Shiroma has passed to side control!
Hurt is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Hurt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shiroma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaz Shiroma!
Kaz Shiroma retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Quintero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omaly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Carlos Quintero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Quintero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintero stuffs the takedown attempt from Omaly. Omaly gets slowly back to his feet.
Quintero scores with a head kick.
Quintero throws a nice looking combination but Omaly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omaly looks for a takedown but Quintero sprawls well.
Quintero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Omaly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quintero darts in and clinches Omaly up against the cage.
Quintero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omaly.
Carlos Quintero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Omaly.
Quintero lands with a right to the head.
Omaly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omaly is working for takedown but Quintero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quintero has clasped his hands together around Omaly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Omaly tries to improve position but can't.
Quintero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Omaly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quintero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Omaly some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quintero lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Omaly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Omaly tries to improve position but can't.
Omaly looks gassed!
Quintero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omaly is looking to regain half guard here but Quintero keeps moving and retains side control.
Quintero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omaly is trying to get back to half guard.
Quintero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quintero working the ground and pound but Omaly is defending the strikes.
Quintero is working to tighten is grip on Omaly's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Omaly has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Quintero is really squeezing tight and eventually Omaly passes out! Quintero breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Quintero!
Carlos Quintero retains his heavyweight title!
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