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Event: CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Canoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Canoe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jarr counters with a body kick that stops Canoe in his tracks momentarily.
Canoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Jarr scores with a hook to the body. Canoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canoe tries to clinch but Jarr moves away
and Jarr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jarr circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jarr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jarr looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Canoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarr swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe is looking to clinch but Jarr is avoiding it.
Jarr connects with a looping right hand.
Canoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Canoe.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarr.#CL2#
Canoe moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Canoe.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Canoe avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canoe.
Jarr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jarr backwards.
Jarr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Jarr.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarr gets through Canoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canoe throws a head punch that misses.
Jarr misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jarr fails to land.
Jarr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canoe's elbow.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarr lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Canoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarr.
Canoe looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarr. #T2#
Jarr lands a right hand.
Jarr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canoe working aggressively here.
Jarr scores with a shot to the side of Canoe's head.
Jarr tries a body shot but Canoe blocks it.
Jarr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canoe's elbow.
Jarr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarr.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarr.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe blocks an uppercut.
Canoe is pushing Jarr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarr.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarr tries a body shot but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Jarr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Jarr.
Jarr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarr.
Jarr working Canoe over with knees to the body.
Canoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarr.
Canoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarr.
Canoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarr lands a good knee to the midsection. Canoe won't want to take too many of those.
Canoe looks winded!
Jarr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canoe or not.
Jarr blocks an uppercut.
Jarr misses with a knee to the head.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Jarr.
Canoe gets through Jarr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jarr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarr. #T4#
Jarr scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Jarr.
Jarr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarr tries to throw a body punch but Canoe avoids it by throwing Jarr back against the cage.
A short left from Jarr.
Jarr tries to work over Canoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Jarr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canoe is defending well for now.
Jarr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarr lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Jarr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarr lands a nice hook to Canoe's body. Canoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Jarr cracks Canoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Canoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jarr finish him? #ROC#Canoe is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Jarr lands a big uppercut and Canoe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Canoe looks OK. Jarr waves Canoe back to his feet!
Canoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarr finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more.
Canoe walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jarr! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jami Jarr!
A very excited looking Jami Jarr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Reilly gets a double leg takedown into Canoe's guard.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Reilly is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Canoe 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly distracts Canoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe striking from his own guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Canoe trying to strike off his back.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canoe is aware though and is defending well.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canoe won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reilly is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up. #T2#
Canoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reilly is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
Canoe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Reilly's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!

 

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Canoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Canoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni tries to stall but Canoe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sonni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Canoe avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Canoe misses with some punches.
Sonni lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Canoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sonni.
Sonni scores with a shot to the side of Canoe's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni is trying to stall.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Sonni.
Sonni avoiding damage.
Sonni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canoe lands a nice uppercut.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Canoe fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Sonni.
Canoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Canoe misses with some punches.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Sonni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Sonni wants to stall.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
Sonni is pushing Canoe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sonni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canoe misses with some punches.
Canoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sonni.
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Canoe has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Canoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Canoe working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canoe.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Sonni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Canoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canoe up against the cage.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sonni.
Canoe is breathing heavily.
Sonni lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sonni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sonni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards. #CUT2#Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Sonni.
Canoe lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sonni as the two fighters clinch.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canoe throws a head punch that misses.
Sonni lands a left hand.
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Canoe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sonni can turn it around.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni stalling in the clinch but Canoe improves position.
Sonni works on Canoe's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonni misses with a body punch.
Sonni avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Canoe blocks a head kick by Sonni.
Sonni misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Canoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Canoe. #BC#
Canoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Canoe closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Canoe avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Sonni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonni is trying to stall.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yka Sonni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni. #T1#
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni can't find room to land a body shot as Canoe controls the action.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Sonni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sonni pushes Canoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sonni working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Sonni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Canoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sonni.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonni.
A right hand to the body from Sonni.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canoe as Sonni tries to tie him up.
A short right from Sonni on the inside.
Sonni lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni cracks Canoe with a nice body shot.
Sonni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Sonni just leaning against Canoe, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sonni.
Canoe working aggressively here.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni pushes Canoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canoe is keeping busy.
Sonni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonni scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Sonni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sonni lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Canoe is rocked!#KD2#
Sonni drops Canoe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Canoe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Douche Canoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sonni mutters something to Canoe before pushing him back against the cage. As Canoe comes back towards him, Sonni unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Canoe clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yka Sonni!
An out of breath Yka Sonni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BFC Bloodbath 3     
Date:   Aug 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Canoe 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. #CL#
Canoe clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Canoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Canoe punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Canoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maneno back to the cage. Canoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maneno digs a good hook to Canoe's body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Canoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Canoe misses with a low kick.
Canoe misses with a straight right.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Canoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Canoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Canoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canoe cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno digs a good hook to Canoe's body.
Canoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canoe connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canoe thows a leg kick but Maneno checks it
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno punishes Canoe's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Canoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Canoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Canoe jumps guard and drags Maneno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Canoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maneno wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position.
Maneno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Canoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Canoe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canoe working some strikes from top position.
Canoe trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Canoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maneno wants to stand up but Canoe is controlling him.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
Canoe 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.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control.
Canoe stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canoe scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Canoe connects with a crisp jab.
Canoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canoe scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Canoe avoids the body shot from Maneno. #CL#
Canoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
Canoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canoe has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Canoe on the inside.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Canoe has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe lands an elbow inside that Maneno shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Canoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maneno or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Canoe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
A body shot lands from Canoe.
Maneno is breathing heavily.
A short right from Canoe. #TD#
Canoe has Maneno pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Canoe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maneno tumbling to the mat - Canoe dives into Maneno's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canoe working some strikes from top position.
Canoe won't allow Maneno to get back to his feet. #T2#
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maneno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Canoe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control.
Canoe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Canoe is putting a hurting on Maneno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe moves into full mount!
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3##SUB#
Canoe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Canoe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Douche Canoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canoe content just to control the position here.
Canoe scoring with strikes but Maneno is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Canoe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maneno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Maneno is rocked!
Maneno is bucking up trying to escape but Canoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maneno is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Maneno tries to buck Canoe off but he can't manage it.
Canoe postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Maneno is out cold - huge knockout for Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: BFC Syndicate 2     
Date:   Jul 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Darko is predictable there
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Darko.#CUT2#It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
A jab from Canoe does it's job there.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko swats away the attempt to clinch by Canoe.
Darko scores with a leg kick.
Canoe checks a low kick from Darko.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Canoe staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Darko counters with a low kick, right behind Canoe 's knee.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Canoe blocks a leg kick.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Canoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Canoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canoe. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Canoe misses with a leg kick.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canoe back to the cage. Darko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice body shot.
Darko dips to his left and cracks Canoe with an uppercut!
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko scores with a body shot.
Canoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko wants to slow Canoe down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Canoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Darko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Canoe works Darko's body with a nice hook.
Darko scores with a jab to the head.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canoe swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Darko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canoe.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canoe.
Canoe takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canoe. Canoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Canoe misses
and Darko counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Canoe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Canoe had a free shot at his head there.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Canoe scores with a hook.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Canoe thumps Darko with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Canoe 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.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Canoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Canoe throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Canoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Canoe backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Canoe lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Canoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Darko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darko slips under a jab from Canoe.
Darko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darko thuds his right hand into Canoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canoe throws a series of punches but Darko avoids them all with ease.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.#CL#
Canoe instigates a clinch.
Canoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Darko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Canoe motions for Darko to come forward. Canoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Canoe does no damage.
Good leg kick by Canoe.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe misses the jab.
Canoe connects with a single shot there.
Canoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Canoe misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a good, hard body kick but Canoe shrugs it off.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Canoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darko throws a head kick but Canoe moves out of range. #T4#
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Canoe backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Canoe as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Canoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Canoe.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko cracks Canoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Darko with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Canoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a body kick.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
A cross from Canoe lands.
Canoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Canoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.#T1#
Darko with a nice calf kick.
Darko with a hook.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range.
Canoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Canoe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Darko eats them both and turns towards Canoe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Darko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Canoe misses with a hook.#T2#
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Canoe off balance momentarily.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Canoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canoe with a nice calf kick.
Canoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canoe misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Canoe steps away.
Darko avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Darko tries a quick counter leg kick but Canoe is wise to it.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darko is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
A cross from Darko lands.
Canoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darko. Darko obviously looking to wear him down.
Darko moves away from the strike by Canoe.
A good leg kick by Darko.
Darko scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Canoe misses its intended target.
Canoe's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Canoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darko counters with a left to the body.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canoe's sensitive parts.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe.
Canoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canoe throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vlad Darko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Canoe misses with an uppercut
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Darko moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
Darko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canoe takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Canoe checks a leg kick.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko scores with a jab. Canoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A combination from Canoe does no damage.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Darko tenderised Canoe's leg. Canoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Canoe is out of range.
Darko checks a leg kick.
Darko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Canoe lands with an overhand left.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko lands a lovely overhand right.
Darko checks a leg kick.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Canoe swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Darko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darko.#T2#
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Darko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Canoe got wobbled bad by a big combination! Darko presses forward with punches and knees until Canoe stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Canoe closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vlad Darko made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Canoe avoids the body shot from Cole.
Canoe thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole wants to slow Canoe down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canoe.
Canoe scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canoe's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole slips under a jab from Canoe.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.#T1#
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canoe checks the leg kick.
Canoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Canoe digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Douche Canoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canoe is able to avoid easily.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe moves out of range as Cole strikes.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Canoe pushes him off.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole checks a low kick from Canoe.
Canoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
A nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canoe lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Cole cracks Canoe with a good jab.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Cole.
Canoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
Canoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Cole avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Canoe slips under a jab.
Cole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target.
A head kick by Cole misses #TD#
and Canoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canoe.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Canoe working for submissions but it's allowed Cole to get to half guard.
Canoe wants to sweep but Cole has passed to side control!
Cole working away.
Cole wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canoe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole sizes up Canoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe checks a leg kick.
Canoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole staying out of range there.
Douche Canoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Canoe.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Cole slips a straight right by Canoe.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cole just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canoe, as that shot connected.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Good standup being displayed there by Canoe as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Canoe throws a leg kick
and Canoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canoe scores with a punch to the head.
Cole lands a nice hook to Canoe's body. Canoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole throws the left hand but Canoe avoids the punch easily.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole slips under a jab from Canoe.
Canoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Cole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg 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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Canoe throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canoe's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVB#
Canoe 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.
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Canoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Canoe trying to control the position. #T3#
Canoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Canoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe slips a straight right by Cole.
Canoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cole thumps Canoe with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!
Cole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Cole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Cole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Canoe.
Cole defending well as Canoe loads up on a big left hand.
Canoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole misses with a low kick as Canoe jumps back.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canoe.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Canoe lands with a right hand.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Cole clinches.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canoe lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Canoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to clinch up but Canoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Canoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Cole.#T1#
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Canoe's knee but Canoe avoids it well.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Canoe. Those never looked like landing.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canoe takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Canoe misses.
The fighters circling - Canoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Canoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Cole is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.#CL#
Canoe pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canoe. #BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Canoe.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole moves away from the strike by Canoe.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.#T3#
Canoe lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole throws a chopping leg kick but Canoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cole slips under a jab from Canoe.
Cole slips under a jab from Canoe.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Canoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canoe misses with the combination.
Canoe takes one to the side of the head.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canoe throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely. #T4#
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Cole looks to land a combination but Canoe avoids it well.
Canoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Cole flicks out a counter leg kick but Canoe steps away.
Canoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe misses with a leg kick.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Canoe misses its target.
Canoe cracks Cole with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douche Canoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canoe 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douche Canoe!

Douche Canoe is the new super heavyweight champion!
Douche Canoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 1813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1632 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




197 cm
34 yrs
215 lbs



192 cm
37 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Canoe fails to land the takedown.
Kansleri's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kansleri moves into the clinch.
Canoe has Kansleri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kansleri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kansleri pulls guard effortlessly.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kansleri looking for a guillotine here but Canoe defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansleri is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canoe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe 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.
Kansleri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.

Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kansleri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kansleri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (0) vs (5) Kansleri
You can see the frustration on Canoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canoe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Canoe (0) vs (7) Kansleri

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kansleri tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Kansleri content just to control the position here.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri controlling the position easily from mount.
Canoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Kansleri has a good base and remains in mount.
Canoe tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Canoe working to try and regain half guard.
Canoe tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to control the position but Kansleri now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Canoe (0) vs (10) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to keep control of the position but Canoe is staying busy.
Kansleri doesn't have the hooks in and Canoe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (10) Kansleri
Canoe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe postures up.

Kansleri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canoe defends it easily.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.
Kansleri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Canoe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Canoe is thwarting Kansleri's attempts to control the position.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canoe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kansleri is trying to maintain the position but Canoe is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Canoe 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.

Canoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kansleri sees it coming and defends easily.

Canoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe prevents Kansleri from improving his position.

Canoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kansleri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canoe.

Canoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (5) vs (10) Kansleri

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansleri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Canoe off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Canoe (5) vs (14) Kansleri
Kansleri biding his time, controlling Canoe.
Canoe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Canoe rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Canoe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kansleri controls the action.
Canoe tries to escape but Kansleri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Kansleri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is really stuck here.
Canoe turns into Kansleri and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (7) vs (14) Kansleri

Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself.

Kansleri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe content to stall in guard here.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansleri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.

Canoe 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 14 to 7.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 1794 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aito Lager (ranked 301 p4p, 0 weight class). Lager has chosen Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aito Lager enters the cage!




197 cm
34 yrs
215 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
199 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Aito Lager!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Canoe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lager is trying to defend but Canoe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (0) Lager
Canoe is thwarting Lager's attempts to control the position.

Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Canoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Canoe is keen to just control but Lager is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Canoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lager wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy.
Lager is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Canoe is staying active.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lager has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canoe is working away from the top position though.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lager keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Canoe is looking for a kimura here.
Canoe trying to control the action but Lager is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lager is defending against the submission attempts here by Canoe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe trying to mount his opponent but Lager defends it.
Lager is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canoe's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Canoe (2) vs (4) Lager

Lager working for a choke but Canoe is defending well.
Lager trying to control.

Lager is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe turns into Lager and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (4) vs (4) Lager
Lager looking to control.
Lager manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (4) vs (6) Lager
Lager wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Lager looking to sit in guard and control but Canoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (6) vs (6) Lager
Lager wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lager has Canoe pulled in close to control his posture.
Canoe trying to control but Lager is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Lager is keeping the position.
Canoe passes Lager's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lager gets full guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Lager keeps moving.
Lager can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.

Canoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canoe has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Lager keeps moving.
Canoe advances to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canoe is working away from the top position though.
Canoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lager knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Canoe is controlling the pace.
Lager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lager trying to hold on to Canoe's head to control him but Canoe postures up.

Canoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canoe.
Lager has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lager is staying active underneath Canoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lager is looking to control Canoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lager avoid being mounted?

Canoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lager defends it well.
Canoe is keen to just control but Lager is a slippery customer.

Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lager has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canoe prevents Lager from improving his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lager won't allow Canoe to pass to mount.
Lager tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lager looking for submissions off his back.
Canoe is keen to just control but Lager is a slippery customer.
Lager gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lager is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (6) vs (8) Lager

Canoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lager slips nicely into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Lager from advancing position.

Lager is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canoe is just riding it out for now. Lager eventually gives up the hold.
Canoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lager is one step ahead there.

Canoe looking for a guillotine here but Lager defends easily.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Canoe looking for a guillotine here but Lager defends easily.
Canoe is trying to control the position but Lager postures up.

Canoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lager trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.

Lager drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lager jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Canoe working for a triangle but Lager defends it easily.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Canoe working for a triangle but Lager defends it easily.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lager won't allow Canoe to sweep him here.

Lager drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Canoe dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (8) vs (8) Lager
Lager is pulling down on Canoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Canoe, at least for the moment.
Canoe is pushing down on Lager's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lager is fighting to maintain full guard but Canoe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lager is trying to get back to full guard.

Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lager is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Canoe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Canoe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lager is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douche Canoe!
Our winner, Douche Canoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2020
#R1#
Canoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pfeifer tries to bum rush Canoe with a series of wild strikes but Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pfeifer slips a jab and a cross from Canoe.
Pfeifer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Pfeifer is predictable there #TD#
and Canoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pfeifer wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pfeifer keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfeifer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe 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.
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Pfeifer.
Canoe 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. #T1#
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfeifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pfeifer working a defensive guard but Canoe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pfeifer is trying to buck Canoe off.
Canoe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Canoe working the body and head with strikes.
Canoe working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Canoe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pfeifer struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pfeifer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Pfeifer is rocked!#SUB#
Canoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Canoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Canoe working the ground and pound.
Pfeifer is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Canoe grinds an elbow into Pfeifer's temple.
Pfeifer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe wants to control but Pfeifer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Canoe cracks Pfeifer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Canoe immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pfeifer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CACC 58     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2287 p4p, 270 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2476 p4p, 287 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Zsiga Venczel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zsiga Venczel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?




192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs



197 cm
34 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Venczel clinches up with Canoe and pushes him back against the ropes.

Canoe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Venczel (0) vs (2) Canoe
Venczel gets full guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Venczel looking to control.

Venczel is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe postures up.
Venczel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Canoe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Venczel trying to control the position.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.

Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Canoe controlling him for the moment.

Venczel has his foot on Canoe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canoe works his way back into a safe position though.
Venczel can't keep his opponent in guard - Canoe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Venczel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is trying to work for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Venczel tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Venczel is refusing to be controlled, as Canoe sits in half guard.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Venczel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Canoe jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (5) Canoe
Venczel struggling a bit here.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venczel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Venczel being controlled for a moment.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venczel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venczel is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Canoe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canoe works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (8) Canoe

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canoe trying to control the position but Venczel is working away.
Canoe working away.

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Canoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venczel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venczel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Venczel gets full guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Venczel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Canoe has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (11) Canoe

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to buck Canoe off but Canoe is having none of it.

Canoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canoe tries for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Canoe taking a breather here.
Venczel is not content to let Canoe control the position.

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.

Canoe tries for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Canoe trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Venczel struggling a bit here.

Canoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Venczel, who protects the arm well.
Venczel is trying to control Canoe's posture but Canoe avoids it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel struggling a bit here.

Canoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canoe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.

Canoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.

Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Canoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Venczel is just riding it out for now. Canoe eventually gives up the hold.

Canoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Venczel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canoe.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but Venczel defending well.
Venczel tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Venczel trying to control here.

Canoe seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.

Canoe is working for a kimura but Venczel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Venczel trying to control but Canoe postures up.

Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Canoe.
Venczel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canoe is working away from the top position though.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Venczel controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself.
Canoe advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (14) Canoe

Canoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Venczel, who protects the arm well.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel wants to control but Canoe postures up.
Venczel is not content to let Canoe control the position.

Canoe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venczel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venczel regains half guard.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is trying to control Canoe's posture. Canoe takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Venczel! Canoe is rotating here... this could be the end... Venczel is out! Canoe has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 2417 p4p, 269 weight class) and Philo Beddo (ranked 4711 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddo has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




197 cm
33 yrs
215 lbs



191 cm
35 yrs
214 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philo Beddo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Canoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beddo was covering up waiting for the punch and Canoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (0) Beddo
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.

Beddo is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
Canoe preventing the sweep.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Canoe is looking to pass into half guard but Beddo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beddo is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (2) Beddo
Canoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe is adopting a defensive guard.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Beddo being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beddo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beddo has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Beddo tries to pass.
Beddo trying to move into half guard but instead Canoe has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (4) vs (2) Beddo
Beddo looking to control.
Canoe content to stall in guard here.
Beddo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canoe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (4) vs (4) Beddo
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beddo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (4) vs (7) Beddo
Canoe tries to buck Beddo off but Beddo is having none of it.
Beddo tries to move to mount but Canoe blocks the move with his legs.
Canoe gets back to half guard.
Canoe is trying to control but can't.
Beddo tries to pass to full mount but Canoe defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beddo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canoe is just riding it out for now. Beddo eventually gives up the hold.
Beddo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Beddo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Canoe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (6) vs (7) Beddo
Canoe trying to control but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Canoe 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo looking to control.
Canoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddo is pulling down on Canoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Canoe, at least for the moment.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beddo wants to improve his position but instead Canoe has moved into half guard.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Beddo trying to control from the bottom.

Beddo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canoe pulls his head out easily.

Canoe is looking for a kimura but Beddo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canoe to get the leverage.
Beddo is positioning himself well to prevent Canoe advancing to mount.

Canoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beddo works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Canoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canoe has managed to get both his arms back between Beddo's legs - danger averted.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beddo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (6) vs (9) Beddo
Beddo looking to pass the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (8) vs (9) Beddo

Canoe 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.
Canoe passes into half guard.
Beddo trying to control here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control from half guard but Beddo is working away.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beddo defends it well.
Beddo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beddo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canoe passes into half guard.

Canoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beddo is just riding it out for now. Canoe eventually gives up the hold.

Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beddo trying to control but Canoe postures up.

Canoe is looking for a kimura here.
Beddo is refusing to be controlled, as Canoe sits in half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is positioning himself well to prevent Canoe advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking to sit in guard and control but Beddo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (8) vs (11) Beddo
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe pulls Beddo in close to his closed guard and prevents Beddo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Beddo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Beddo wins on points by 11 to 8.
Philo Beddo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CACC 39     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1185 p4p, 166 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2366 p4p, 291 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




185 cm
36 yrs
190 lbs



197 cm
33 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Canoe has managed to clinch.
Declan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canoe fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Declan dives in and scores a takedown into Canoe's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Canoe
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.
Declan trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Canoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Declan moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Canoe
Declan trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Declan wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
Canoe prevents Declan from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Declan is trying to work for a kimura but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Canoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan stalling.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Declan trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Canoe is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Canoe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Canoe
Canoe struggling a bit here.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Declan controlling the position from side mount.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Declan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Canoe is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Canoe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Canoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Canoe's legs.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Canoe is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Canoe seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.
Canoe stops Declan from passing to mount.
Canoe struggling a bit here.
Declan moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (0) Canoe
Declan prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.
Declan tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan moves to his opponent's back but Canoe bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Declan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) Canoe
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Declan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Declan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (12) vs (2) Canoe
Declan trying to control the pace.
Canoe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Declan trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is pressing down on Canoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Canoe is holding on for now.
Canoe is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Declan wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Declan wants to take a breather but Canoe is having none of it.
Declan passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (15) vs (2) Canoe
Canoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Canoe doesn't allow it.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control the pace but Canoe is squirming around nicely.
Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CACC 31     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 2170 p4p, 292 weight class) and Professor Dickweed (ranked 2465 p4p, 328 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




197 cm
33 yrs
215 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
225 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Canoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canoe looking for a takedown.
Canoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dickweed wants to take the fight to the mat but Canoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Canoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickweed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canoe.

Canoe gets control of Dickweed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Canoe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Canoe trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Canoe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dickweed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canoe holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Canoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Dickweed postures up.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Dickweed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canoe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (0) Dickweed
Canoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickweed is trying to keep Canoe in close.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Dickweed wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (2) Dickweed
Dickweed advances to half guard.
Dickweed trying to control the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Canoe gets back to full guard.
Dickweed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dickweed controls the pace.
Dickweed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canoe's guard.
Dickweed is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe won't allow Dickweed to pass to mount.
Canoe is holding on to half guard well.
Dickweed is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed wants to take a breather but Canoe is having none of it.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Dickweed has control of the leg.
Dickweed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Canoe wants to control but Dickweed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickweed wants to take a breather but Canoe is having none of it.
Canoe trying to control but Dickweed postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dickweed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dickweed is taking a breather. Canoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dickweed tries to pass to full mount but Canoe defends it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control but Dickweed postures up.
Dickweed controlling the action here.
Dickweed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Canoe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dickweed trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Canoe is controlling Dickweed's posture.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dickweed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canoe is trying to control the position but Dickweed postures up.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Dickweed tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Dickweed trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickweed won't allow Canoe to sweep him here.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Dickweed stands and throws Canoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (2) vs (5) Dickweed
Canoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickweed trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to control but Dickweed postures up.
Dickweed tries to advance to mount but can't.
Canoe is not content to let Dickweed control the position.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Dickweed controlling the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to bench press Dickweed off him but Dickweed keeps the position.
Dickweed just content to control the position.
Dickweed has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Canoe!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Canoe (2) vs (7) Dickweed
Canoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canoe prevents Dickweed from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe wants to control but Dickweed is having none of it.
Canoe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dickweed wins on points by 7 to 2.

 

Event: CACC 25     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 2040 p4p, 271 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 11057 p4p, 612 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




197 cm
33 yrs
215 lbs



187 cm
46 yrs
212 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Canoe moves into range and clinches up with Starseed.
Starseed goes for a takedown attempt but Canoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starseed.

Canoe closes the distance and clinches.

Canoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Canoe (4) vs (0) Starseed

Canoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Starseed, who protects the arm well.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Starseed is not content to let Canoe control the position.

Canoe tries for a kimura but Starseed is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe tries to advance to mount but Starseed denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.

Canoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Canoe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.
Starseed struggling a bit here.
Starseed is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Starseed stops Canoe from passing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed can't do much from the bottom here.
Canoe trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starseed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Canoe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Starseed's legs.
Canoe trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe gets to mount! Starseed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Canoe (6) vs (0) Starseed
Canoe trying to control but Starseed is having none of it.
Starseed wants to hold on but Canoe pushes him away.

Canoe working for a submission but Starseed is keeping him at bay.
Canoe wants to control the pace but Starseed is squirming around nicely.
Starseed has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Canoe (9) vs (0) Starseed

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is keeping busy.
Canoe not allowing Starseed to control his hands.

Starseed won't enjoy being in this position. Canoe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Starseed is tapping - it's over boys! Canoe picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 28, 2019
#R1#
Punchy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punchy throws a lazy right hand but Canoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Punchy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canoe is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Punchy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Punchy is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Canoe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Canoe with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Canoe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Punchy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canoe has Punchy in his guard.#REVR#
Punchy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canoe is trying to control the position but Punchy postures up.
Canoe throwing short punches from the bottom.
Punchy stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.
Punchy throws a big right hand that misses.
Canoe looking to control.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Punchy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Canoe controlling Punchy's posture. #T2##SUB2#
Canoe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punchy defends well.
Canoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canoe has control of Punchy's left arm, preventing Punchy from doing any damage.
Punchy throwing strikes from guard but Canoe blocks nicely.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punchy throws a big elbow that misses.
Canoe has Punchy pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Canoe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punchy defends well.
Canoe controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punchy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Canoe drops back looking for a leg! Punchy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Punchy manages to kick Canoe off! Canoe jumps back into Punchy's guard.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe looking to sit in guard and control but Punchy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punchy won't allow Canoe to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punchy working some strikes from top position.
Canoe working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punchy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe seems keen to control Punchy's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Punchy misses.
Canoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Punchy defends it well.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Punchy. Those never looked like landing.
Canoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Punchy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canoe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Punchy grinds an elbow into Canoe's temple.
Canoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punchy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Canoe is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe gets back to full guard. #T1#
Punchy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punchy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punchy lands a couple of digs.
Punchy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Punchy drops back looking for a leg! Canoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canoe manages to kick Punchy off! Punchy jumps back into Canoe's guard.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Canoe is looking for a triangle but Punchy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Canoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punchy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trent Punchy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Punchy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punchy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Punchy landing with the ground and pound.
Punchy throwing strikes from guard but Canoe blocks nicely.
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to keep a closed guard but Punchy is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Punchy is looking to work some ground and pound but Canoe has wrist control.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Canoe controlling Punchy's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Canoe does it's job there.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchy is just out of range.
Punchy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Canoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Punchy doesn't seem phased though.
Canoe shoots in for a double leg but Punchy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Punchy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punchy scoring well with a low kick there.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchy.
Punchy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Canoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Punchy, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Punchy against the cage but Punchy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Punchy misses its target.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe 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.
Punchy cracks a nice hook into Canoe's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy misses with a looping left.
Canoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punchy.
Canoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punchy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Punchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Punchy moved out of range nicely.
Canoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe lands a nice shot that snaps Punchy's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trent Punchy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Punchy scores with the left hand. Canoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Punchy lands a nice hook to Canoe's body. Canoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt - Canoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canoe with the counter takedown but Punchy avoids it easily.
Canoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punchy throws a nice looking combination but Canoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Punchy scoring well with a low kick there.
Canoe thumps Punchy with a low kick.
Canoe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Punchy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Punchy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Punchy wants to clinch.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but Canoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Punchy tries for a takedown but Canoe circles away easily
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canoe under the eye.#TD2#
Canoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe 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.
Canoe wants to take a breather but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canoe lands a nice short elbow.
Canoe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Canoe is thwarting Punchy's attempts to control the position.
Punchy taking some punishment here, with Canoe in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canoe connects with a nice short shot to Punchy's temple.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canoe lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Punchy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Canoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Punchy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canoe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Punchy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canoe advances to half guard.
Canoe stalling. #T3#
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Punchy is looking to improve his position.
Canoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Canoe trying to control the pace.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canoe is trying to control. Punchy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Punchy tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Canoe stalling. #T4##SUB#
Punchy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard.
Punchy is looking to control Canoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Punchy avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canoe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Punchy is defending against the submission attempts here by Canoe.
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douche Canoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canoe 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douche Canoe!

Douche Canoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Trent Punchy was interviewed post fight and said 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Valentinovich misses the target.
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Valentinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab. #TD2#
Valentinovich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canoe scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##ES#
Valentinovich manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Valentinovich tries to work over Canoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
Valentinovich lands with a light punch inside.
Valentinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Canoe landing knees to the head.
Valentinovich misses with a body punch.
Canoe tries to work over Valentinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich has Canoe pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a body punch. #T2#
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Canoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Valentinovich.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land.
Valentinovich tries to work over Canoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valentinovich prevents it.
Canoe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe. #BC2#
Canoe manages to break the clinch.
Canoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Canoe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valentinovich!
Canoe trying to control the action but Valentinovich is working from the bottom.
Valentinovich regains half guard there - taking advantage of Canoe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Canoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentinovich defending well though. #T3#
Canoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valentinovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentinovich pushes Canoe off looking to stand but Canoe dives back in and keeps control.
Valentinovich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Valentinovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valentinovich wants to get back to full guard.
Valentinovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Canoe on the ground.#T4#
Canoe thows a huge punch but Valentinovich dodges it nicely.
Canoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Canoe winds up and cracks Valentinovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe wants to free his trapped foot but Valentinovich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Canoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Canoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Canoe 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.
Valentinovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Canoe lands a jab to Valentinovich's midsection.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentinovich's waist but Valentinovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Valentinovich misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Canoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Canoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Valentinovich. No joy for Canoe on that attempt.
Valentinovich connects with a body shot.
Valentinovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canoe momentarily. #TD2#
Canoe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Valentinovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Valentinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentinovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergej Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valentinovich enables Canoe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valentinovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Valentinovich is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentinovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe 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. #T2#
Canoe preventing the sweep.
Valentinovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe 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.
Canoe stops Valentinovich from standing up.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canoe trying to control but Valentinovich is working from the bottom.
Canoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice jab there from Canoe.
Canoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3##TD2#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Canoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Canoe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Canoe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Canoe scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Canoe swings around for an armbar but Valentinovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Canoe's guard.
Valentinovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valentinovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canoe trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Canoe working for a triangle but Valentinovich defends it easily.
Canoe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valentinovich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Canoe looking for submissions off his back.
Canoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Valentinovich from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Canoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentinovich pinned against the cage. Valentinovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douche Canoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Canoe.
Canoe shoots in for a double leg but Valentinovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergej Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Canoe gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentinovich is trying to stand back up but Canoe is controlling him #T1#
Canoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valentinovich is staying active underneath Canoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentinovich manages to get to full guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving.
Valentinovich wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Canoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sergej Valentinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canoe won't allow Valentinovich to sweep him here.
Canoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valentinovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canoe 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Canoe trying to control but Valentinovich is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valentinovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canoe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valentinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canoe's guard. #REVR##T3#
Canoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canoe controlling Valentinovich's posture. #SUB2#
Canoe working for a triangle but Valentinovich defends it easily.
Canoe lands with a heel strike from the guard. #SUB2#
Canoe has his feet on Valentinovich's thighs here. He's pushed Valentinovich off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Valentinovich screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douche Canoe!
After winning the bout, Douche Canoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 19, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe is breathing heavily.
Dekkers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dekkers misses with an uppercut.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dekkers sprawls and moves away.
Dekkers lands with a right hand.
Dekkers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Canoe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dekkers throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dekkers throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Dekkers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe shoots in for a double leg but Dekkers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dekkers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dekkers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dekkers misses with an uppercut.
Dekkers misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Dekkers drops his shoulder and cracks Canoe with a huge uppercut! Canoe goes down! Can Dekkers finish him? #ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!#T1#
Dekkers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Canoe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dekkers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dekkers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dekkers is pushing down on Canoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Canoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Dekkers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dekkers trying to control the pace.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dekkers trying to pass the guard but Canoe defending well.
Dekkers trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dekkers passes to side control.
Dekkers just content to control the position.
Dekkers tries to move to mount but Canoe blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Canoe is letting Dekkers control him for a moment.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Dekkers is staying tight to Canoe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Dekkers 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Dekkers does no damage.
Dekkers lands a really nice looking cross but Canoe seems unphased.
Canoe misses with a takedown
and Dekkers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canoe's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands with an uppercut that bounces Canoe off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Dekkers wants to slow Canoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Dekkers cracks Canoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dekkers closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Canoe out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bas Dekkers!
A victorious Bas Dekkers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester     
Date:   Sep 15, 2019
#R1#
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canoe counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Canoe avoids it.
Canoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Wijnbergen as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and clinches.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canoe lands an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks to prevent Canoe's takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen presses Canoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen manages to get underhooks.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Canoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen. #T2#
Canoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Canoe is trying to trip Van Wijnbergen. He has hold of a leg but Van Wijnbergen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Canoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Wijnbergen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen is pulling down on Canoe's head to control his posture.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canoe postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it. #T3#
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Van Wijnbergen blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Canoe gets the takedown into side control.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Wijnbergen keeps working.
Van Wijnbergen trying his best to control but Canoe has mounted him.
Canoe unloading with bombs!
Canoe controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Canoe slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Canoe. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Wijnbergen as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canoe checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Canoe jumps back.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Canoe is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Wijnbergen with a body shot.
Canoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
A little jabbing left from Canoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Canoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Canoe moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Canoe sees coming a mile off.
Canoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wijnbergen at a distance.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Canoe shrugs it off though.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Canoe avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Canoe's knee but Canoe avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Canoe finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Wijnbergen momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe blocks the body kick. #T4#
Donk. Canoe catches Van Wijnbergen right on the button with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Canoe misses with a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Wijnbergen - that will leave a mark!
Canoe avoids a kick to the body.
Canoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canoe throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
It seemed like Canoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe throws the left hand but Van Wijnbergen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Canoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Canoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Canoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Canoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Van Wijnbergen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Canoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canoe darts in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets double underhooks and turns Canoe into the cage.
Canoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Canoe lands the left hand.
Canoe misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left to the body.
Canoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wijnbergen at a distance.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.#T2#
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canoe darts in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets double underhooks and turns Canoe into the cage.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a low kick, right behind Canoe 's knee.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canoe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Canoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.#T3#
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice looking combination but Canoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Canoe's front leg.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.#T4#
Canoe scores with a jab.
Canoe scores with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen ducks right into an uppercut from Canoe.
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!
Canoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Canoe checks it.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Van Wijnbergen. Beautiful body shot.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Canoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Canoe counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Van Wijnbergen sneaks out the side door and pushes Canoe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Wijnbergen 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Nicolas jabs at Canoe's body.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas tries a head kick but it misses.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canoe misses with a low kick.
Canoe lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicolas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canoe throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canoe.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe clobbers Nicolas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.#KD2#
Nicolas lands a big head kick that sends Canoe tumbling to the mat! Nicolas takes a step backwards and waves Canoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canoe rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Canoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Canoe.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Canoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicolas sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Nicolas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Canoe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Canoe lands a jab.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Nicolas avoids it well and moves away.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe. #T3#
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Canoe shoots in and bounces Nicolas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicolas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control but Nicolas is working from the bottom.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe 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.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Nicolas keeps moving.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Nicolas blocks nicely. #T4#
Canoe postures up in Nicolas's guard and throws a big left but Nicolas blocks it.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nicolas holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canoe walks into a jab.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Nicolas swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canoe's sensitive parts.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canoe moves out of range as Nicolas throws a body kick.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Nicolas, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Nicolas against the cage but Nicolas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicolas but Nicolas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nicolas thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Canoe blocks a jab.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Nicolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe wants to pass to mount but Nicolas is defending the position.
Canoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head. #T2#
Canoe throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Canoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe. #T3#
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Canoe sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe takes one to the side of the head.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas moves forwards but Canoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
Nicolas lands a head shot.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canoe checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Canoe there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolas.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas tries a quick counter leg kick but Canoe is wise to it.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Canoe misses with a straight left. #TD#
Canoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canoe showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Nicolas circles away easily
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Nicolas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the body
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Nicolas catches Canoe right on the button with a cross.
Nicolas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range. #T1#
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Canoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicolas, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Canoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canoe scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Crack! Nicolas connects with the perfect overhand right and Canoe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade     
Date:   Jul 21, 2019
#R1#
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Canoe throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a good, hard body kick but Canoe shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Canoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey being controlled here, momentarily.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe 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.#T1#
Bailey is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Canoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Bailey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Canoe 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.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe. #T3#
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Bailey working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Some bone on bone action there as Bailey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bailey throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Bailey avoids it well and moves away.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Canoe motions for Bailey to come forward. Canoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canoe doesn't seem phased though.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Bailey.
Canoe staying out of range there.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Canoe stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Bailey gets caught napping as Canoe dives in and scores a takedown. Bailey manages to retain guard.
Bailey pulls Canoe in close to prevent any damage.
Bailey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Canoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bailey prevents Canoe from improving his position.#SUB#
Canoe actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Canoe wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Bailey controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is looking to control Bailey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Bailey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Canoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Canoe trying to control here. #SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bailey in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Canoe misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bailey! But no joy.
Devon Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canoe blocks a head kick by Bailey. #T4#
A head kick misses from Bailey. #TD#
Canoe looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Canoe drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe stands up over Bailey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Canoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Canoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Bailey throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Canoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canoe blocks a jab.
A left lands for Canoe.#T1#
Bailey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Canoe thows a leg kick but Bailey checks it
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bailey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canoe.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Canoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.#T2#
Canoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
Canoe jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Good work by Bailey as he checks the leg kick.
Bailey cracks Canoe with a good jab.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Canoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailey lunges at Canoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canoe's hand.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douche Canoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Canoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey throws a push kick but Canoe slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Canoe throws a big counter combination but Bailey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Bailey circles away easily
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
No luck for Canoe with that takedown attempt.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canoe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Bailey!

Devon Bailey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GC 298     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Canoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Canoe digs a good hook to Halo's body. #TD2#
Canoe drives through with a takedown into Halo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo wants to stand and escape but Canoe is having none of it.
Canoe looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Canoe preventing the sweep.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Canoe 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.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Canoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canoe postures up.
Canoe postures up and lands a big shot to Halo's brow.
Canoe trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Canoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Canoe 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. #T3#
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Halo blocks nicely.
Halo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Canoe on the ground.
Canoe pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.
Canoe 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.
Canoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo trying to control but Canoe postures up. #SUB2#
Canoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halo sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo trying to control the position. #T4#
Canoe wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo pulls Canoe in close to prevent any damage.
Canoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Canoe won't allow Halo to get back to his feet.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Canoe drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Canoe off! Canoe jumps back into Halo's guard.
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Canoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Canoe trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Canoe has hold of Halo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Halo seems comfortable defending it but Canoe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Halo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Halo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Canoe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douche Canoe!
A victorious Douche Canoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 287     
Date:   Apr 05, 2019
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Halo lands a jab to Canoe's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo scores with a jab. Canoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick lands from Canoe.
Canoe throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Canoe looking to score a takedown here. Halo is defending well but Canoe drives through and ends up in Halo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Canoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halo pulls Canoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Canoe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Canoe trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Canoe postures up in Halo's guard and throws a big left but Halo blocks it.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Canoe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo scores with a hook to the body. Canoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo moves away from the strike by Canoe.
Halo fakes the leg kick and cracks Canoe in the body.
Halo tries to land a body kick
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Canoe's defenses.
Canoe lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Canoe misses the jab.
Halo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Canoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo feints a counter leg kick.
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Halo with a jab.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Canoe.
Canoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.
Canoe checks a low kick from Halo.#T4#
Halo throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halo moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Halo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canoe throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe throws a leg kick but Halo checks it.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Canoe.
Jab, jab by Halo - just one landing.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melchizedek Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Canoe's shoulder, as Canoe tries to avoid the shot.
Canoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe is looking to counter punch.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canoe checks a leg kick.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo misses with a body shot
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halo.#T1#
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Canoe's defenses.
Halo with a hook.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Canoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halo staying out of range there.
Canoe throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo cracks Canoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Canoe staying out of range there.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Canoe jabs at Halo's body.
Canoe avoids the head kick by Halo.
Canoe throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Canoe throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Canoe cracks Halo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canoe throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canoe thinking.
Halo blocks a jab.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
Canoe cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Canoe slips a jab from Halo.
Canoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Canoe lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Canoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halo throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Halo.
Canoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.
Canoe avoids the head kick by Halo.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe.
Canoe tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Canoe slips under a jab.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe blocks a jab.#T4#
Halo throws a leg kick
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Halo misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
Canoe misses with a straight right.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo misses with a left hand
and Canoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Canoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Halo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe connects with a jab.
Halo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canoe slips under a jab.
Canoe throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canoe. That did some damage!
Halo feints and then cracks Canoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canoe down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo misses with a hook.
Canoe slips a straight right by Halo.
Canoe defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.#T1#
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Canoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Canoe has a takedown stuffed.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canoe. That did some damage!
Halo clobbers Canoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Canoe moved away.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Canoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Halo throws a lazy body kick
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Halo throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halo.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Canoe moves out of range easily. #TD#
Canoe feints and as Halo raises his hands in defense, Canoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard. #ES2#
Halo pushes Canoe off and gets back to his feet.
Halo misses with a hook to the body
and Canoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halo's knee momentarily.
Canoe throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Canoe thumps Halo with a low kick.
Halo cracks the inside of Canoe's front leg.
A slow jab from Canoe misses its intended target. #T3#
Canoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halo momentarily.
A solid body kick from Halo.
Canoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.#TD#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T4#
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo working a defensive guard but Canoe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Canoe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canoe grinds an elbow into Halo's temple. #SUB#
Canoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe working away.
Halo tries to bench press Canoe off him but Canoe keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melchizedek Halo.
I think Halo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!

Melchizedek Halo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 278     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Canoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skeet doesn't seem phased though.
Canoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Skeet is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canoe slips a straight right by Skeet.
Jab, jab by Skeet - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Skeet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skeet misses with a shot to the body
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Skeet with an uppercut!
Skeet takes one on the button.
Canoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Canoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skeet moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Skeet is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Canoe moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
An out of breath Douche Canoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 274     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Canoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bleed on the side of the head.
Canoe looks to land a combination but Bleed avoids it well.
Bleed fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Bleed misses
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bleed throws a sloppy head kick and Canoe moves out of range easily.
Bleed checks a leg kick.
Canoe backing away here, and Bleed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bleed throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe lands with a shot to the body.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bleed.
Bleed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Bleed throws a hook to the side of Canoe's head but Canoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canoe moves away from the strike by Bleed.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe cracks Bleed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleed throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Bleed is rocked!
Make You Bleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Canoe dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Bleed has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 266     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Leighton moves into range and clinches up with Canoe.
Canoe tries to pull guard but Leighton holds him up against the cage and eventually Canoe drops back down to his feet.
Leighton is trying to pull guard but Canoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Canoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leighton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leighton's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leighton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leighton is pressed up against the cage. Canoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leighton down to the mat. Leighton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canoe throws a body punch but Leighton moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Canoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leighton.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Canoe blocks a head kick by Leighton.
Canoe moves out of range as Leighton strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leighton was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leighton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good standup being displayed there by Canoe as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target. #T1#
Canoe lands with an overhand left.
Leighton tries to move into range but Canoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Leighton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Leighton counters with a nice leg kick.
Leighton slips under a jab from Canoe.
Canoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Leighton is out of range.
Leighton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Canoe blocks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Canoe finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Canoe.
Leighton misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Leighton gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe digs a right hand underneath Leighton's ribcage. Leighton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canoe has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canoe backwards. #T2#
Canoe avoids the elbow strike from Leighton, against the cage.
Canoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leighton has Canoe pushed against the cage.
Canoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Leighton.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe blocking some punches.
Canoe throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Leighton has picked Canoe up - he's going for a ride! Leighton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Canoe wants to get back to full guard.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canoe defending well though.
Canoe trying to control here.
Leighton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Canoe gets back to full guard.
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leighton throws a big elbow that misses.
Leighton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leighton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leighton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leighton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canoe looking to control.
Canoe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leighton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leighton throwing strikes but missing.
Leighton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Leighton throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB#
Canoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Canoe working for a triangle but Leighton defends it easily.
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Leighton working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leighton.
Canoe defending well as Leighton loads up on a big left hand.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Canoe keeps it at a distance.
Leighton throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe catches Leighton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canoe connects with a right hand. Leighton shakes it off.
Canoe tests Leighton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leighton moves to clinch but Canoe breaks away
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton misses the body punch
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Leighton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe connects with a crisp jab.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.#T1#
Canoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Canoe throws a jab when Leighton was well out of range.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Leighton tries to clinch but Canoe moves out of range. #CL2#
Leighton clinches.
Leighton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Canoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canoe.
Canoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leighton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Canoe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Leighton can't fight it off and eventually Canoe manages to take the fight to the floor. Leighton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canoe's guard. #REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canoe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leighton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canoe's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Leighton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Leighton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leighton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leighton cracks Canoe with a solid left hand.
Canoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Canoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leighton advances position into side control!
Leighton slows the pace down.
Canoe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leighton is controlling him well.
Canoe defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Leighton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leighton tries to move to mount but Canoe blocks the move with his legs.
Leighton wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
Canoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leighton blocks the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe is in trouble now - Leighton has advanced to mount!
Leighton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leighton avoids the attempt from Canoe to control.#T4#
Leighton working the ground and pound effectively.
Canoe is trying to escape the mount.
Leighton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leighton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Canoe's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton misses with a head shot.
Leighton with the ground and pound from mount.
Canoe blocking the ground and pound.
Leighton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Canoe is looking to improve his position but Leighton isn't that keen on the idea.
Leighton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leighton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leighton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Canoe can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!
Canoe is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Canoe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Canoe defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Canoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Leighton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Leighton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canoe lands a nice hook to Leighton's body. Leighton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leighton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe misses with an uppercut
and Leighton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Douche Canoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Leighton misses with an uppercut
and Canoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
A swing and a miss from Leighton.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2#
Canoe gets tackled into the cage by Leighton. Leighton maintains the clinch.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Leighton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Canoe pulls guard successfully.
Canoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Leighton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leighton is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Leighton.
Leighton is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
Leighton prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Leighton trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom. #T2#
Canoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canoe.
Leighton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leighton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eliott Leighton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe has momentary wrist control but Leighton slips an elbow through the middle.
Canoe controls Leighton momentarily but Leighton frees himself.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Leighton lands a couple of elbows.
Leighton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leighton stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Leighton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leighton has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
Leighton with a nice head shot there.
Eliott Leighton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leighton is one step ahead there.
Leighton is in close to Canoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leighton 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.
Leighton won't allow Canoe to sweep him here.
Douche Canoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leighton controlling from the top position.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leighton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leighton is one step ahead there.
Canoe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Leighton postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leighton wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Leighton misses.
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Canoe circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliott Leighton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leighton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliott Leighton!

After the big win, Eliott Leighton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GC 259     
Date:   Nov 23, 2018
#R1#
Garcia cracks Canoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Garcia misses with a body shot
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Canoe.
Garcia defending well as Canoe loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canoe wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canoe is pulling down on Garcia's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia, at least for the moment.
Canoe controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Canoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canoe managing to control the position.
Garcia stands and throws Canoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Canoe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garcia.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia working away.
Canoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Canoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia cracks Canoe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcia.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Canoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canoe manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe is looking to get back to full guard here but Garcia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Garcia controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.
Canoe is trying to get back to half guard.
Canoe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Canoe is trying to improve his position.
Garcia wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
Canoe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garcia connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia working away.
Canoe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Canoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Canoe enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Canoe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Canoe looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia pushes down on Canoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Garcia thows a huge punch but Canoe dodges it nicely.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia 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.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Canoe wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia passes Canoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Canoe wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy. #T3#
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia throwing shots but Canoe is blocking nicely.
Garcia 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. #SUB#
Canoe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Canoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is nestled in close to Canoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Canoe gets back to full guard. #T4#
Garcia trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe advances position into side control!
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canoe lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
Canoe connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Garcia trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Canoe some visible discomfort.
Canoe controls the position for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe is trying to escape the position but Garcia is controlling the position. #T1#
Garcia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Canoe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Garcia crashes against the mat.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canoe gets back to half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Canoe recovers full guard. #SUB#
Canoe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Garcia stacks Canoe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Garcia!
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Garcia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Canoe some visible discomfort.
Canoe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Garcia easily slips into full mount!
Garcia avoids the attempt from Canoe to control.
Canoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Canoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canoe gets back to half guard.
Canoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia throwing shots but Canoe is blocking nicely.
Douche Canoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Canoe is having none of it.
Rodney Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canoe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Canoe actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Garcia!

A relieved looking Rodney Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DARE 74     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Drotske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe slips under a jab from Drotske.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Canoe staying out of range there.
Canoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drotske defends it well.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Drotske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Drotske swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Drotske throws the left hand but Canoe avoids the punch easily.
Canoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canoe misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drotske napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Canoe tries for a kimura but Drotske is defending well.
Drotske can't do much from the bottom here.
Drotske gets back to half guard.
Drotske is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Drotske tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Canoe 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.
Canoe wants to take a breather but Drotske is having none of it. #SUB2#
Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drotske has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drotske wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well. #T2#
Canoe trying to mount his opponent but Drotske defends it.
Drotske controlling the position for now.
Drotske tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Drotske wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Canoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drotske defends it well. #T3#
Canoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drotske wants to get back to full guard.
Drotske wants to control but Canoe passes into side.
Canoe gets to mount! Drotske was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Drotske is squirming around, avoiding Canoe's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Drotske is working to get back to half guard.
Drotske is working hard here to advance position.
Drotske wants to control but Canoe is having none of it.
Canoe is landing with some decent strikes but Drotske is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Canoe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drotske has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Canoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drotske is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.#TD2#
Canoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drotske sprawls well initially but Canoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Canoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drotske is just riding it out for now. Canoe eventually gives up the hold.
Drotske trying to control but Canoe postures up.
Drotske is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Canoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drotske regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Canoe trying to control but Drotske is working from the bottom.
Drotske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Drotske tries to pass.
Drotske stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.#SUB2#
Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drotske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drotske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drotske has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Canoe is trying to keep Drotske in close.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Drotske passes Canoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drotske is looking to pass Canoe's guard but actually Canoe recovers to full guard.
Drotske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Drotske passes into half guard. #T3#
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Drotske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canoe is controlling Drotske's trapped leg to prevent Drotske from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drotske advances position into side control!
Drotske has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Drotske avoids the attempt from Canoe to control.
Drotske is looking to work his way around to Canoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Canoe can't escape the position.
Drotske with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drotske wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is holding on tight. #T4#
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drotske mounts Canoe! Really nice guard pass there!
Drotske fails to move to back control.
Canoe regains half guard.
Drotske is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Drotske is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Canoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drotske takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske misses with an uppercut. Canoe saw that one coming.
Canoe throws a leg kick but Drotske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Canoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canoe cracks Drotske with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Drotske. That snapped Canoe's head back.
Drotske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Drotske misses with a body punch
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Canoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Drotske as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Drotske misses.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drotske to the mat! Drotske manages to get full guard.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drotske manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily.
Drotske sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canoe's guard.
Drotske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canoe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Drotske trying to mount his opponent but Canoe defends it. #T2#
Drotske passes to side control.
Drotske works to advance to full mount. Canoe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Canoe stops Drotske from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drotske prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe has given up his back. #SUB#
Drotske patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Canoe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drotske.
Canoe trying to control the hands but Drotske won't let him. #SUB#
Canoe showing good submission defense here.
Canoe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drotske is looking to work his way around to Canoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drotske wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Drotske moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Canoe has worked his arm free - good work by Canoe!
Drotske works to advance to full mount. Canoe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Canoe tries to hold on but Drotske pushes him away.
Canoe is working to get back to half guard. #SU#
Drotske get's back to his feet.
Canoe shoots in and drives through. Drotske sprawls well.
Drotske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range.
Canoe misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Drotske is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drotske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Drotske misses with a body punch
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Markus Drotske is winning the standup battle so far.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Drotske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Canoe.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drotske has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe clobbers Drotske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
Drotske walks into a jab.#T1#
Canoe takes one on the button.
Markus Drotske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Canoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drotske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Canoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it.
Drotske throws a shot to the body.
Drotske ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Drotske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range.#T2#
Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Drotske moved out of range nicely.
Drotske jabs Canoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drotske works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Canoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drotske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more.
Canoe scores with a body shot.
Drotske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drotske on the side of the head.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Drotske misses the shot to the body.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drotske throws a big shot that misses.
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing. #T3#
Drotske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canoe on the side of the head.
Drotske throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Drotske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Canoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drotske leaves Canoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Canoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drotske to the ground. Canoe is now in Drotske's guard.
Drotske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Canoe advances to half guard.
Drotske is holding on to half guard well.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Drotske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Drotske won't allow it.
Drotske wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Drotske trying to hold on to Canoe's head to control him but Canoe postures up. #SUB2#
Canoe seems to be working for a kimura but Drotske defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Drotske stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drotske wants it to stay on the feet.
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Canoe punishes Drotske's body with a nice straight punch.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Drotske tries to counter with a takedown but Canoe is quick to defend against it.
Drotske lands with a hook. Canoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drotske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drotske throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range.
Canoe with the counter takedown but Drotske avoids it easily.
Drotske scores with a nice right hand.
Canoe scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Canoe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drotske on his heels. He'll look to pass Drotske's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Drotske has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Canoe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe missing with knees to the body.
Canoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drotske's elbow.
Canoe lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Drotske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canoe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Drotske misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canoe lands a body shot.
Drotske scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drotske misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Drotske.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Drotske stalling against the cage.
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske leaning his opponent against the cage.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drotske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canoes head.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Canoe.
Drotske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canoe takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Douche Canoe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Drotske.
Drotske tries to throw a body punch but Canoe avoids it by throwing Drotske back against the cage.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske struggles to land a body shot inside as Canoe controls his hands. #T3#
Drotske lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drotske trying to stall but Canoe improves his position.
Drotske managing to block the knees to the body from Canoe. #BC2#
Canoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drotske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Drotske sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Canoe tries to get set, Drotske tries to push him back and clinch up but Canoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Drotske throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drotske.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drotske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Canoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.#T4#
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe sizes up Drotske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canoe's head backwards.
Canoe throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Canoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Drotske waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Canoe to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Canoe is rocked!#CUT#
Douche Canoe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Canoe is looking to sweep but instead, Drotske has passed into half guard.
Canoe is still in real trouble! Can Drotske finish him?
Canoe is staying active underneath Drotske, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe trying to control here.
Canoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but Canoe defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Drotske showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drotske 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Drotske!

During a confident post fight interview, Markus Drotske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE 67     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe cracks Drotske with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Drotske has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Canoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Drotske's head but Drotske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.#CL2#
Drotske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canoe misses with an elbow over the top.
Drotske misses with some punches.
Drotske stalls.
Canoe scores with a hook to the body.
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Canoe back against the cage. #T1#
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Canoe tries to land a knee to the head but Drotske blocks with his arms.
Drotske lands with a short shot to the head.
Drotske jumps guard but Canoe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drotske is trying to pull guard but Canoe has him pressed against the cage.
Canoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.#TD2#
Drotske pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drotske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drotske is keeping the position for now.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drotske keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass. #T2#
Drotske is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up.
Drotske is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe postures up.
Drotske manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Canoe has his hands on Drotske's head, controlling the position.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Drotske from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drotske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drotske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Canoe keeping full guard, as Drotske tries to pass.
Canoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily.
Drotske looking to pass the guard.
Drotske pushing down on Canoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canoe is looking to improve his position.
Canoe is positioning himself well to prevent Drotske advancing to mount.
Canoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drotske tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Drotske is fighting to break Canoe's control of his arms but Canoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe is trying to control the position but Drotske postures up.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Drotske trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Markus Drotske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Drotske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canoe lands with a right hand.
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Drotske lands a jab.
A big left from Drotske misses.
Drotske lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Canoe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drotske to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Drotske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drotske passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Drotske goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Canoe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drotske but great work by Canoe.
Canoe advances to full mount.
Drotske is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drotske is looking to improve his position but Canoe isn't that keen on the idea.
Canoe tries to control but Drotske wriggling away.
Canoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drotske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canoe trying to control but Drotske is having none of it.
Canoe lands a big elbow. #T2#
Drotske manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Canoe prevents Drotske from improving his position.
Drotske is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Drotske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Canoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Drotske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drotske is looking to improve his position.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drotske keeps working. #T3#
Drotske tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Drotske is trying to control but can't.
Canoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Canoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drotske sees it coming and defends easily.
Drotske is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canoe is trying to control. Drotske wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drotske is looking for a sweep. Canoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Canoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Drotske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drotske trying to control from the bottom.
Drotske regains full guard. Nicely done.
Canoe with a nice head shot there.
Canoe trying to control but Drotske is working from the bottom.
Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe is fighting to break Drotske's control of his arms but Drotske is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drotske keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drotske throws an off balance right hand
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drotske slips a jab from Canoe.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drotske.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Drotske is just out of range.
Drotske wants to counter the offense by Canoe and move into the clinch position.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Drotske feints and as Canoe raises his hands in defense, Drotske changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markus Drotske has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Drotske tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drotske is pushing down on Canoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Canoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Drotske has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canoe is refusing to be controlled, as Drotske sits in half guard.
Drotske is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Canoe! #T2#
Drotske with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Canoe tries to hold on but Drotske postures up.
Drotske tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe manages to control the position for a moment.
Drotske prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Drotske jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Canoe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Canoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drotske's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Drotske works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Drotske working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drotske working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drotske wants to control for a moment but Canoe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Canoe keeping control of the position.
Canoe trying to hold on to Drotske's head to control him but Drotske postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drotske passes Canoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canoe is looking to control Drotske's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe trying to hold on to Drotske's head to control him but Drotske postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Drotske is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Drotske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drotske 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1312 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




195 cm
24 yrs
280 lbs



197 cm
27 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Karelin gets tackled into the cage by Canoe. Canoe maintains the clinch.

Canoe manages to pull guard.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin passes Canoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karelin trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.

Karelin is looking for a kimura but Canoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Canoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.

Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.

Canoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Karelin is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canoe manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.

Canoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Canoe is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.

Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Karelin is really struggling to control Canoe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karelin passes into half guard.
Canoe is trying to get back to full guard.

Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Canoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is working for a kimura but Canoe is defending it quite comfortably.
Canoe wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin is taking a breather. Canoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karelin prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to control the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.

Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.

Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canoe sees it coming and defends easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canoe defends it well.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Canoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Canoe is trying to control but can't.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
Karelin advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (3) vs (0) Canoe

Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canoe is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Canoe is defending well.

Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Canoe is defending well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Canoe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.

Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canoe sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is keen to just control but Canoe is a slippery customer.
Canoe trying to control here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canoe trying to control here.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.

Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canoe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.

 

Event: TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Yakovlev (ranked 2346 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1283 p4p, 194 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yakovlev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maroon 5 - Sugar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




189 cm
32 yrs
209 lbs



197 cm
27 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Yakovlev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yakovlev misses with a takedown

and Canoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yakovlev looking for a takedown.

Yakovlev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yakovlev has Canoe pulled in close to control his posture.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovlev is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up.
Yakovlev keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
Yakovlev keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Yakovlev is keeping the position.
Canoe preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Canoe 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.
Yakovlev controlling Canoe's posture.
Yakovlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakovlev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yakovlev is controlling Canoe's posture.
Yakovlev looking to control but Canoe passes into half guard.

Canoe is working for a kimura but Yakovlev is defending it quite comfortably.
Yakovlev is controlling Canoe's trapped leg to prevent Canoe from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but Yakovlev defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Canoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yakovlev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakovlev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Canoe jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yakovlev (0) vs (3) Canoe

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yakovlev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yakovlev tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe postures up.
Yakovlev is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe postures up.

Canoe is trying to get an arm triangle but Yakovlev is defending well.
Yakovlev is trying to escape the position but Canoe is controlling the position.
Canoe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yakovlev is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Yakovlev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yakovlev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yakovlev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yakovlev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yakovlev wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Canoe wants to take a breather but Yakovlev is having none of it.
Yakovlev tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Yakovlev moves into full guard.
Canoe pushes down on Yakovlev's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Canoe is working for a kimura but Yakovlev is defending it quite comfortably.
Yakovlev tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Canoe is keen to just control but Yakovlev is a slippery customer.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canoe is trying to control. Yakovlev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yakovlev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Canoe in particular looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev is pressing down on Canoe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yakovlev trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Yakovlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yakovlev looking to control.
Canoe being controlled here momentarily.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Yakovlev working for a triangle but Canoe defends it easily.

Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe won't allow Yakovlev to sweep him here.
Yakovlev is working hard here to advance position.
Canoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yakovlev is keeping the position for now.
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yakovlev keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Yakovlev pulls Canoe in close to prevent any damage.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev managing to control the position.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovlev controlling Canoe's posture.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yakovlev trying to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovlev keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
Canoe preventing the sweep.
Canoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yakovlev is looking to improve his position.
Canoe wants to free his trapped foot but Yakovlev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yakovlev tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yakovlev keeps working.
Yakovlev wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yakovlev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yakovlev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yakovlev trying to control the position.
Yakovlev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canoe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yakovlev (2) vs (3) Canoe

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev is stalling in the full guard.
Yakovlev won't allow Canoe to sweep him here.
Yakovlev trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.

Canoe has an active guard here but Yakovlev has managed to pass into half guard.
Canoe is looking to control Yakovlev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Yakovlev has control of the leg.
Yakovlev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Canoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canoe moves into full guard.
Yakovlev is stalling in the full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakovlev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canoe controls Yakovlev momentarily but Yakovlev frees himself.
Yakovlev passes Canoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canoe is trying to maintain the position but Yakovlev is very close to passing his half guard.
Canoe wants to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yakovlev in particular looking to stall.
Canoe is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovlev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Canoe wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Douche Canoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Alexander Yakovlev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ll be back, as soon as possible'.

 

Event: TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robby Roberts (ranked 8025 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1285 p4p, 194 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




190 cm
20 yrs
210 lbs



197 cm
27 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Robby Roberts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roberts (2) vs (0) Canoe
Canoe trying to control the position here.
Canoe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Canoe.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Canoe trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Canoe looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberts (2) vs (2) Canoe

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Canoe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Roberts (2) vs (5) Canoe

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Canoe has a good base and remains in mount.
Canoe avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.

Canoe working for a guillotine from mount but Roberts is in no mood to give up.

Canoe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roberts has worked his arm free - good work by Roberts!
Canoe trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Canoe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roberts's legs.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to work for a sweep but Canoe has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Roberts (2) vs (7) Canoe

Canoe working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Canoe controlling his opponent.

Canoe working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.

Canoe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Roberts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Roberts!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberts (4) vs (7) Canoe
Canoe is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roberts rolls with it to try and escape but Canoe cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GRS 180     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Canoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Canoe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lopez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canoe has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Canoe controlling Lopez's posture.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canoe pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Canoe. #TD#
Canoe looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Canoe drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez trying to control the position. #T3#
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe 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.
Canoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Canoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Canoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Canoe from advancing position.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Canoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martez Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Martez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Canoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Lopez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Lopez lands a jab to Canoe's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canoe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Canoe drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lopez seems keen to control Canoe's posture.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Canoe won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douche Canoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Canoe's ribs.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.#TD#
Canoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Canoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Canoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Canoe is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Canoe slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Lopez tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Canoe's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.#TD#
Canoe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez pulls Canoe in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe preventing the sweep. #T1#
Canoe pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Canoe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Lopez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canoe thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Canoe stalling.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lopez stalling. #T3#
Canoe is looking to improve his position.
Lopez not doing much here.
Lopez trying to control from Canoe's half guard. Canoe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Canoe pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Douche Canoe.
I think Canoe 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douche Canoe!

Our winner, Douche Canoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RS 178     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Canoe blocks a head kick by Chav.
Chav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe lands a right hook to the body.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Chav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Chav throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Canoe with the counter takedown but Chav avoids it easily.
Chav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chav throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chav.
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Chav throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Canoe coming out on top.
Chav gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Chav ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Chav looks to land a body kick but Canoe moved away.
Douche Canoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chav throws a head kick but Canoe moves out of range.
Chav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canoe cracks a nice hook into Chav's ribs.
Canoe scores with a punch to the head.
Chav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chav misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Chav there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canoe takes a swing at Chav's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Chav misses
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe cracks Chav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Chav tries to land a body kick
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canoe connects with a body shot that sends Chav's belly button to the back.
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe.
Canoe unleashes a big counter combination but Chav bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
We've been informed that Canoe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chav moves away.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Canoe lands a right hook to the body.
Canoe stuffs the takedown.
Canoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chav is just out of range.
Chav walks into a straight right hand from Canoe.#T3#
Chav checks a low kick from Canoe.
Chav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chav had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canoe misses with a body shot
and Chav counters with an inside leg kick.
Canoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chav rather than just go for the knockout.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Chav.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Chav looks to throw the jab but Canoe is out of range.
Chav throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chav is just out of range.
Canoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chav on the side of the head.
Jab from Canoe.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chav was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav.
Chav throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Canoe with the counter takedown but Chav avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav connects with a leg kick. Canoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chav misses with a looping right.
Chav throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chav won't be happy with that.
Chav is trying to control Canoe's posture but Canoe avoids it.
Canoe landing strikes.
Canoe working away.
Canoe trying to control the position but Chav is working away.
Chav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chav, right into the meat.
Canoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Chav closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Canoe's guard.
Chav trying to stand up but can't free himself from Canoe's guard.
Chav is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chav trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chav wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chav throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Chav.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chav moves away.
Chav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Douche Canoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chav works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Canoe checks the leg kick.
Chav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chav lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Canoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chav counters with a low kick, right behind Canoe 's knee.
Canoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing.
Chav doesn't manage to clinch there - Canoe circles away.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chav is just out of range.
Canoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chav throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Chav looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Canoe passes into side control.
Canoe scoring with punches from side control.
Canoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chav some visible discomfort.
Chav manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Chav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Chav is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canoe's back!#SUB#
Canoe showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Canoe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chav gets his way!
Chav is not going to allow Canoe to sit and survive in this position.
Chav biding his time, controlling Canoe. #SUB#
Chav working for the choke. #T4#
Chav really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Canoe.
Canoe tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Canoe showing good submission defense here.
Chav trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Canoe doesn't escape. #SUB#
Chav seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Canoe's chin but Canoe turns very nicely into Chav's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Canoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Chav swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canoe.
Chav staying out of range there.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Chav counters with an outside leg kick.
Canoe stuffs the takedown.
Canoe is looking to chop away at Chav's legs.
Chav fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
Chav misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chav tries to clinch there but Canoe circles away.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe defending well as Chav loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Chav saw that one coming.
Chav fires out a quick counter leg kick but Canoe just manages to avoid it.
Canoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Chav gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe is trying to maintain the position but Chav is very close to passing his half guard.
Chav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Canoe is holding on to half guard well.
Canoe won't allow Chav to pass to mount.
Canoe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chav wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Chav seems to be looking for submissions.
Canoe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chav's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chav's back!
Chav tries to break free. #SUB2#
Chav defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Canoe's arms.
Canoe controlling well, preventing Chav from escaping the position. #T3#
Canoe is landing with strikes. Chav can't take much more of this.
Chav just trying to survive but Canoe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Canoe wants to control but Chav is keeping busy.
Can Chav hold on?! Canoe is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Chav wants to control his opponent's hands but Canoe gets his hands free.
Chav is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Canoe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Canoe throwing damaging strikes from the back! Chav could be in trouble here!
Canoe tries to get the hooks in deep but Chav pushed the leg off.
Chav tries to roll but Canoe sticks to his back. #T4##SUB2#
Chav showing good submission defense here.
Chav turns into Canoe and is now in his guard.
Chav stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.
Canoe trying to keep a closed guard but Chav is proving a slippery customer.
Chav is stalling in the full guard.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chav is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Chav has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pikey Chav did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Chav 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.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chav lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Canoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chav doesn't seem phased though.
Canoe misses with a combination
and Chav makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Canoe really felt that one!
Chav lands a jab to Canoe's midsection.
Chav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chav slips a straight right by Canoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Chav half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chav blocks a jab.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chav.
Chav tries to land a front kick but Canoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Canoe scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Chav misses.
Canoe throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Chav counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Chav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Canoe is trying to push Chav away but Chav has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chav lands with a light punch inside.
Canoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chav or not.
Chav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chav trying to control the position but instead, Canoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chav into the cage.
Canoe tries a body shot but Chav blocks it.
Canoe is looking for a takedown.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canoe tries to throw a body punch but Chav avoids it by throwing Canoe back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Canoe. #T2#
Canoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canoe lands with a light punch inside.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Chav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe wants a takedown.
Chav is working for takedown but Canoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Canoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chav pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pikey Chav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Chav slips a straight right by Canoe.
Canoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Chav moved out of range nicely.
Canoe walks into a jab.
Canoe tries to land a leg kick but Chav saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Chav misses.
Chav tries to clinch but Canoe moves out of range. #T3#
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chav throws a body kick that misses.
Chav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chav misses with a right hand
and Canoe counters with a left to the body.
Chav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chav manages to avoid it.
Chav thumps Canoe with a low kick.
Chav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canoe jabs at Chav's body.
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Chav throws a wild body kick that Canoe sees coming a mile off.
Canoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chav. #CL#
Chav clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Canoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav lands a nice uppercut.
Chav has a couple of punches blocked by Canoe.
Canoe prevents the takedown attempt.
Chav blocks a body shot from Canoe.
Chav lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Chav looking for a takedown.
Pikey Chav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chav misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe lands a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chav is trying to break the clinch but Canoe has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Canoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canoe tries a body shot but Chav blocks it.
Chav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Canoe tightens his grip and picks Chav up, before dumping him to the ground. Chav manages to land in guard.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Canoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chav staying out of range there.
Chav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chav throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chav thows a body kick. Canoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Nice shot lands for Chav.
Chav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chav moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Pikey Chav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Chav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Chav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Canoe did well to prevent Chav getting side control.
Chav is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chav is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Canoe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Chav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chav looking to pass the guard.
Chav sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Canoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chav can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chav is stalling in the full guard.
Chav looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chav cracks Canoe with an open hand slap.
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Chav saw that one coming.
Chav throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Chav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chav throws a head kick that misses.
Canoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douche Canoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Chav.
Chav takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Canoe cracks Chav with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chav throws a sloppy body shot
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Canoe lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav throws a lazy uppercut
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chav manages to avoid it.
Chav connects with a leg kick. Canoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canoe throws a right hand that misses
and Chav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chav lands with a kick to the temple. Canoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Chav 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikey Chav showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chav 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 Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikey Chav!

Pikey Chav is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pikey Chav thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RS 173 Overkill     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Seppala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seppala.
Canoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seppala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Canoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Seppala.
Canoe sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Canoe avoids it this time.
Seppala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Seppala sprawls and moves away.
Seppala misses with a straight right.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Seppala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Seppala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala wants to counter with a clinch but Canoe pushes him away.
Seppala throws a right hand that Canoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Canoe also avoids with ease.
Seppala takes one to the side of the head.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Seppala is out of range.
Seppala wants to counter the offense by Canoe and move into the clinch position.
Seppala throws a poor cross that misses
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Canoe misses.
As Canoe backs off Seppala throws a huge counter combo but Canoe manages to avoid it all.
Seppala scores with the left hand. Canoe knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Seppala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seppala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seppala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Seppala.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seppala to score with a decent uppercut.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe scores with a hook to the body. Seppala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seppala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seppala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canoe lands with a right hand.
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Seppala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe takes a swing at Seppala's ribcage but misses.
Seppala thuds his right hand into Canoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe takes one to the side of the head.
Seppala misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Canoe tries to move into range but Seppala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seppala checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe throws a jab when Seppala was well out of range.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seppala.
Canoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Canoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seppala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe cracks a nice hook into Seppala's ribs.
No joy there for Canoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
Seppala looks to throw the jab but Canoe is out of range. #T3#
A slow jab from Seppala misses its intended target.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
Seppala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canoe.
Seppala moves out of range of the strikes.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seppala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Canoe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seppala!
Canoe taking a breather here.
Seppala taking a bit of punishment here - Canoe scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Canoe.#T4#
Canoe throws an elbow but Seppala slips to the side and avoids it well.
Canoe tries to score with some ground and pound. Seppala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Canoe misses with the ground and pound.
Canoe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Canoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing that Canoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppala is trying to escape the position but Canoe is controlling the position.
Canoe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Seppala is trying to control Canoe's posture but Canoe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Seppala misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Seppala misses the target.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Seppala lands a body shot.
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
Seppala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seppala misses with the combination.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Seppala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canoe avoids the body shot from Seppala.
Seppala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seppala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seppala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Seppala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seppala wants to clinch but Canoe slips to the side
and Canoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seppala.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
A big left from Seppala misses.
Canoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seppala.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Canoe tries to counter with a takedown but Seppala is quick to defend against it.
Canoe thuds his right hand into Seppala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canoe misses with a straight right.
Douche Canoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Canoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canoe needs to keep his hands up - Seppala had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe avoids the body shot from Seppala.
Canoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seppala throws a lazy uppercut
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canoe takes a swing at Seppala's ribcage but misses.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Canoe throws an overhand right that lands on Seppala's shoulder, as Seppala tries to avoid the shot.
Seppala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Seppala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seppala scrambles back to his feet.
Seppala jabs Canoe right on the nose. Canoe blinks but takes it well.
Seppala misses the body punch #TD#
and Canoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Seppala has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Canoe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Seppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canoe pushes Seppala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Seppala tries a body shot but Canoe blocks it.
Seppala misses with some punches.
Canoe tries a body shot but Seppala blocks it.
Seppala working aggressively here.
Canoe pushes Seppala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seppala backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canoe.
Canoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seppala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Seppala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Canoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seppala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canoe's elbow. #BC#
Canoe breaks from the clinch.
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Seppala saw that one coming.
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala defending well as Canoe loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Seppala stuns Canoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canoe with a jab.
Canoe jabs Seppala right on the nose. Seppala blinks but takes it well.
Seppala throws a one two combo.
Seppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Seppala misses with a series of wild punches.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
Seppala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Canoe avoids it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seppala avoids the body shot from Canoe.
A big left from Canoe misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seppala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seppala misses with a series of wild punches.
Seppala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Canoe avoids it this time.
Seppala misses with a straight right.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canoe. Seppala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seppala looks to land a combination but Canoe avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seppala ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seppala.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Canoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Canoe moves away from the strike by Seppala.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe tests Seppala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canoe moves away from the strike by Seppala.
Canoe slips a jab from Seppala.
A punch combination from Seppala misses.
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seppalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canoe lands a really nice looking cross but Seppala seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canoe.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seppala has time to react.
Seppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Canoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seppala wants to clinch up but Canoe keeps it at a distance.
Canoe lands a jab to Seppala's midsection.
Canoe lands a jab to Seppala's midsection.
Seppala avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Seppala misses with the combination.
Jab from Canoe.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe misses with a body punch
and Seppala counters with a left to the body.
Canoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Canoe takes one to the chin there.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Seppala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Onni Seppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Seppala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Canoe.
Seppala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seppala.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Seppala.
Seppala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seppala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seppala.
Seppala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seppala.
Canoe moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala misses with a straight left.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Douche Canoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Canoe scores with a shot to the body.
Canoe takes a swing at Seppala's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Seppala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Canoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canoe.
Seppala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seppala takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
Canoe works the jab nicely.#TD#
Canoe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seppala's half guard.
Seppala wants to stand back up but Canoe manages to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canoe 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Douche Canoe!

A less than humble Douche Canoe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RS 169 No Pain No Gain     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chav.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chav.
Chav works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Chav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Canoe shoots in and bounces Chav off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chav trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canoe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Canoe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Chav is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chav controlling Canoe's posture.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Chav has wrist control.
Chav keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Chav is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
Chav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe.
Canoe preventing the sweep.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canoe cracks Chav with a solid left hand.#T3#
Canoe wants to control from the top but Chav keeps moving.
Chav wants to sweep here but Canoe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe postures up and lands a big shot to Chav's brow.
Canoe postures up.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Chav.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Chav keeps moving.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chav trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Chav blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
Chav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chav wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Canoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canoe has managed to get both his arms back between Chav's legs - danger averted.
Chav working a defensive guard here.
Canoe with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Canoe has a takedown stuffed.
Chav flicks out a counter leg kick but Canoe steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chav.
Chav misses with a hook
and Canoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Canoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chav swivels and escapes.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chav wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chav. #T1#
Chav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Canoe.
Canoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Chav sprawls well. He's pushed Canoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canoe with a body shot.
Chav throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Canoe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Canoe prevents Chav from improving his position.#T2#
Chav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Canoe wants to control but Chav is keeping him busy.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chav works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Chav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chav working for a triangle but Canoe defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
Canoe is working Chav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Chav pushes a forearm under Canoe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Canoe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pikey Chav made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RS 167 Pure Havoc     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Hoodoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Hoodoo gets caught napping as Canoe dives in and scores a takedown. Hoodoo manages to retain guard.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoodoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe.
Canoe throws a strike but Hoodoo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Canoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Canoe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hoodoo has passed into side control.
Canoe tries to buck Hoodoo off but Hoodoo is having none of it.
Hoodoo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Hoodoo trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Hoodoo controls the position from side control.
Canoe manages to get back to half guard.
Hoodoo is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Hoodoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoodoo throwing shots but Canoe is blocking nicely.
Hoodoo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Canoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canoe.
Hoodoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canoe is trying to control the position but Hoodoo postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe has a closed guard, preventing Hoodoo from standing up.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Hoodoo from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Canoe controlling Hoodoo's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canoe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hoodoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe slips a jab and a cross from Hoodoo.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.#T3#
No luck for Canoe with that takedown attempt.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoodoo throws out the jab.
Canoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Hoodoo throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Canoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canoe looks for a takedown but Hoodoo sprawls well.
Hoodoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Hoodoo leaves Canoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Hoodoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Canoe slips under a jab.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoodoo sprawls well. Hoodoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoodoo leaves Canoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Hoodoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hoodoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoodoo throws out the jab.
Canoe with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hoodoo counters by moving into the clinch.
Canoe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoodoo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoodoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoodoo controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hoodoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canoe avoids it.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Hoodoo misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Canoe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Canoe manages to end up in side control.
Canoe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canoe lands some shots froms side control.
Hoodoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canoe can do to turn this around?
Hoodoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoodoo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoodoo is trying to stand up here but Canoe is controlling him well.
Hoodoo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoodoo keeping control of the position. #T2#
Canoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoodoo defending well though.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoodoo is trying to control but can't.
Hoodoo moves into full guard.
Canoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoodoo seems keen to control Canoe's posture.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Hoodoo keeps moving.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoodoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hoodoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoodoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canoe postures up and lands a big shot to Hoodoo's brow.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoodoo keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Canoe distracts Hoodoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Hoodoo is rocked!
Canoe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hoodoo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
After the fight, Douche Canoe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RS 163 Rising Sun     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Alvarez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Canoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Canoe. Canoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Canoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Canoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canoe digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Canoe breaks away
and Canoe counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Canoe against the cage.
Canoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Canoe lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canoe.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canoe's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Canoe persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Canoe against the cage.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Canoe's takedown attempt.
Canoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Canoe.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Canoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Canoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Canoe has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Canoe's head.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe slips a straight right by Alvarez.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Canoe circles away.
A quick step to the side and Canoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Canoe has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canoe checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Canoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Canoe in a clinch.
Canoe working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez keeps control of Canoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Canoe.
Alvarez working aggressively here. #T2#
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canoe.
Canoe blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Canoe blocks the low kick.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Canoe breaks away
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Canoe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Canoe slips to the side
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Canoe is looking to counter punch.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canoe back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Canoe goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#T1#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Canoe with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canoe.
Canoe pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Canoe's head.
Canoe tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Canoe back against the cage.
Canoe misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe lands a right hand.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canoe tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Canoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Canoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canoe down.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvarez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Canoe with a poor takedown
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Canoe's head and hops out.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up with Canoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
Canoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Douche Canoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canoe is able to avoid easily.
Canoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canoe shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Canoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Canoe tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!

 

Event: RS 160 Bone Crushing     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Maclennan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Maclennan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canoe at a distance.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maclennan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Maclennan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Maclennan shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Maclennan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Maclennan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maclennan tries to close the distance and clinch but Canoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Maclennan avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick from Maclennan lands but Canoe takes it in his stride.
Canoe slips a straight right by Maclennan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Maclennan lands but Canoe takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Maclennan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maclennan breaks the clinch.
Maclennan throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Maclennan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Canoe dodges the punch combination from Maclennan.
Canoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maclennan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maclennan throws a head kick that misses.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Maclennan manages to avoid it.
Maclennan thuds his right hand into Canoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Maclennan misses.
Canoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Maclennan.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Maclennan misses with a combination
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Maclennan throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Canoe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maclennan! Canoe lets Maclennan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Maclennan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maclennan throws a combination that misses
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Maclennan is still on wobbly legs! Can Canoe finish him?
Maclennan throws a one two combo. #TD#
Maclennan gets caught napping as Canoe dives in and scores a takedown. Maclennan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is working Maclennan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Canoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Canoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maclennan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maclennan seems to have recovered his senses.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe gets to his feet and stands over Maclennan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Maclennan felt that one! Canoe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Maclennan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
In his post fight interview, Douche Canoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XIV     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017
#R1#
Kravac lunges at Canoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canoe's hand.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Kravac with a lazy takedown attempt
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Canoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canoe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kravac controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself. #SUB#
Canoe throws a sloppy strike and Kravac has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Canoe is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Canoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soszynski is fending him off so far but Canoe persists. Nope, Soszynski circles away and we're back to standing.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canoe! But no joy.
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soszynski defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Soszynski into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soszynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soszynski swivels and escapes.
Soszynski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krystian Soszynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Soszynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soszynski can pounce on him.
Soszynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soszynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Soszynski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Canoe blocks a jab.
Canoe throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
Soszynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Soszynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soszynski.#CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Soszynski throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it.
Soszynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
A head kick by Soszynski misses
and Canoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soszynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Soszynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Canoe blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Soszynski.
Soszynski pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soszynski defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Soszynski into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Canoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Soszynski, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soszynski lands a jab.
Soszynski connects with the punch.
Soszynski connects with a leg kick. Canoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soszynski throws a leg kick
and Canoe counters with a straight right hand.
Canoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soszynski. Soszynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Soszynski lands a front kick.#T3#
Soszynski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soszynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
Soszynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Soszynski throws an off balance right hand
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.#TD2#
Canoe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soszynski quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Canoe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soszynski trying to control but Canoe postures up.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soszynski's head.
Canoe throwing shots but Soszynski is blocking nicely.
Canoe misses with a head shot. Soszynski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Canoe throws a strike but Soszynski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Canoe is controlling Soszynski's posture.
Canoe looking to control.
Canoe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soszynski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Canoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soszynski is working away from the top position though.
Canoe gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Soszynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soszynski.
Canoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soszynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canoe somewhat.
Soszynski throws a leg kick
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soszynski.
Soszynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canoe checks it well. #TD2#
Canoe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soszynski's guard.#SUB#
Soszynski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Soszynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe.
Soszynski keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Canoe distracts Soszynski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Soszynski blocks nicely.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Soszynski blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canoe postures up in Soszynski's guard and throws a big left but Soszynski blocks it.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Canoe working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Soszynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Canoe is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krystian Soszynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe has his takedown stuffed
letting Soszynski counter with a right hand.
Krystian Soszynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Soszynski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soszynski.
Soszynski scores with a decent looking hook.
Canoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soszynski connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe blocks a jab.#TD2#
Canoe gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soszynski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe.
Canoe thows a huge punch but Soszynski dodges it nicely.
Canoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soszynski wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canoe 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.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Soszynski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Canoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soszynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soszynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soszynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy body kick from Soszynski
and Canoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Soszynski misses #TD2#
and Canoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Canoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canoe not doing much here. #T1#
Canoe throws a strike but Soszynski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soszynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.
Soszynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soszynski's head.
Soszynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Soszynski has momentary wrist control but Canoe slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canoe 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.
Soszynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soszynski defends it nicely.#TD2#
Canoe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Soszynski struggling a bit here.
Canoe throwing strikes but Soszynski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Canoe is looking to regain half guard here but Soszynski keeps moving and retains side control.
Canoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Soszynski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Soszynski wants to control the pace but Canoe is squirming around nicely.
Canoe wants to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Canoe is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Canoe is squirming around, avoiding Soszynski's attempts to control the action.
Canoe is trying desperately to improve position.
Douche Canoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canoe tries to hold on but Soszynski postures up.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soszynski looking to control but Canoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soszynski blocks Canoe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Douche Canoe.
I think Canoe 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!

Krystian Soszynski wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Krystian Soszynski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1     
Date:   Aug 25, 2017
#R1#
Canoe avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soszynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soszynski.
Canoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soszynski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Canoe is out of range and Soszynski settles back down.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski throws a right hand that misses
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soszynski tries to move into range but Canoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soszynski. That's going to slow Canoe down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soszynski is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Canoe prevents Soszynski from improving his position.
Canoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soszynski's head.
Soszynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canoe.
Soszynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canoe.
Soszynski trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Canoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soszynski's head.
Canoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Canoe working over Soszynski with some ground and pound. Soszynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Canoe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Soszynski is looking for a sweep. Canoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canoe trying to control from half guard but Soszynski is working away.
Soszynski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ganja Ninjas Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Canoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Canoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soszynski keeping control of the position.
Soszynski tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soszynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Soszynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Soszynski cracks a nice hook into Canoe's ribs.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Soszynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canoe's knee momentarily.
Canoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Canoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soszynski backs up against the ropes.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soszynski defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Canoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canoe.
Canoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soszynski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soszynski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Soszynski counters with a nice body kick.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Soszynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soszynski connects with the punch.
Soszynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Canoe's head.#T4#
Canoe throws the left hand but Soszynski avoids the punch easily.
Soszynski dips to his left and cracks Canoe with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soszynski. Soszynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Canoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soszynski's head backwards.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Soszynski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soszynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canoe momentarily.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Soszynski's head but Soszynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soszynski thumps Canoe with a low kick.
Soszynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Soszynski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Canoe throws an overhand right that lands on Soszynski's shoulder, as Soszynski tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soszynski needs to keep his hands up - Canoe had a free shot at his head there.
Canoe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Soszynski scores with a head kick. Canoe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Soszynski digs a good body shot into Canoe's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
Nice body kick from Soszynski.
Canoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soszynski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canoe throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a straight right hand.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soszynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Canoe throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Soszynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canoe.
Canoe connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Canoe.
Soszynski connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Canoe. Those never looked like landing.
Canoe takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Canoe misses
and Soszynski counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Canoe.
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soszynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soszynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more.
Krystian Soszynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Soszynski slips the punch.
Soszynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski scores with a hook to the body. Canoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Canoe misses its intended target.
Soszynski fakes the leg kick and cracks Canoe in the body.
Canoe is breathing heavily.#T2#
Canoe throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Donk. Soszynski catches Canoe right on the button with a cross.
Soszynski scores with a jab. Canoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Canoe is rocked!
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soszynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Soszynski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Canoe just manages to avoid it.
Canoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Soszynski finish him?
Soszynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
Jab, jab by Soszynski - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Soszynski.#TD2#
Canoe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soszynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Soszynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Canoe with a nice head shot there.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Soszynski keeps moving.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soszynski is pulling down on Canoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Canoe, at least for the moment.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canoe is working Soszynski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Soszynski blocks nicely.
Soszynski trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soszynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Canoe.
A lazy left from Canoe finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Soszynski.#CUT#
The cut above Douche Canoe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soszynski moves away from the strike by Canoe.
Soszynski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Soszynski moved out of range nicely.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soszynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canoe misses the jab.
Canoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canoe misses the jab.
Soszynski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krystian Soszynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski scores with a body shot.
Soszynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canoe walks into a jab.
Canoe throws a shot from downtown. Soszynski moves away and avoids it.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body
and Canoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Canoe lands a jab to the nose.
Soszynski's corner calls for a 1-2. Soszynski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canoe throws a jab when Soszynski was well out of range.
Soszynski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soszynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soszynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Soszynski looks to throw the jab but Canoe is out of range.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soszynski to score with a decent uppercut.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Soszynski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soszynski misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Canoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soszynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Soszynski misses the target.
Canoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Canoe.
Soszynski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Soszynski misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soszynski won't be happy with that.
Soszynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Canoe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Canoe.
Canoe in side control, throwing shots but Soszynski defends. #T3#
Canoe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Canoe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Soszynski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Soszynski struggling a bit here.
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Soszynski is trying to control Canoe's posture but Canoe avoids it.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canoe misses with the ground and pound.
Canoe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Soszynski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Canoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soszynski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Canoe cracks Soszynski with a solid left hand.
Soszynski managing to control the position.
Canoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douche Canoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canoe 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Douche Canoe!

In his post fight interview, Douche Canoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DFC 67: Svensson Vs Pate     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Dog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canoe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dog's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Canoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog moves forwards but Canoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog takes one on the button.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Canoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canoe scores with a jab to the head.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog with a hook.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Canoe scores with a jab to the head.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Canoe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Canoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Junkyard Dog has been cut.#T2#
Canoe staying out of range there.
Canoe throws out a powerful jab.
Canoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Canoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by Dog's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Canoe had a free shot at his head there.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Canoe misses with a straight right.
Dog staying out of range there.
Canoe throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Dog darts in and clinches Canoe up against the cage.
Canoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Canoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Junkyard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Canoe breaks from the clinch.
Canoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Canoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Dog off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canoe is defended easily by Dog.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe throws out a counter right but Dog avoids it with no problem.
Dog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canoe throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Dog counters with an inside leg kick.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog tests Canoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canoe scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
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!
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canoe defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canoe! But no joy.
Canoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe misses the jab.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canoe misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog slips under a jab from Canoe.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Canoe misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Canoe is rocked!
Canoe scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junkyard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Canoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canoe is breathing heavily.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Canoe's head but Canoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canoe's elbow. #TD2#
Canoe tightens his grip and picks Dog up, before dumping him to the ground. Dog manages to land in guard.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Dog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Canoe wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dog passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe can't escape the position.
Canoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog throwing strikes here but Canoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Canoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Dog trying to control but Canoe is having none of it.
Canoe is looking to get to half guard.
Dog controlling his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canoe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dog throws some wild stikes that Canoe manages to avoid easily.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
Canoe manages to control the position for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog connects with a leg kick. Canoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Canoe just manages to avoid it.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Canoe down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog cracks Canoe with an open hand slap.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canoe slips a straight right by Dog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Douche Canoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Canoe misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canoe lands with a straight right. Dog didn't see that one coming.
Dog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canoe momentarily. #CUT#
The cut above Douche Canoe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dog misses with an uppercut
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Canoe scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Canoe slips under a jab.
Canoe throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog misses with a low kick.
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Dog.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.#CL#
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog keeps control of Canoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Canoe.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dog misses with some punches.
Dog lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
Douche Canoe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Canoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog digs a right hand underneath Canoe's ribcage. Canoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Canoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canoe lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe lands with a right hand. #T4#
Canoe throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it.
Canoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Canoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Canoe's calf.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Canoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Canoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Douche Canoe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junkyard Dog!
After the big win, Junkyard Dog made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: DFC 60: Enmity     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Canoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bounty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bounty's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bounty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
Canoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bounty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bounty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bounty! But no joy.
Canoe swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canoe checks the leg kick.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bounty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Bounty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Canoe.
Bounty tries to move into range but Canoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jamie Bounty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Canoe lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bounty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canoe takes a step back to recover.
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bountys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Bounty lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bounty - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Bounty misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Canoe tests Bounty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Bounty counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bounty misses with a lunging right hand
and Canoe counters with a nice body shot.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Bounty moved out of range.
Canoe avoids the body shot from Bounty.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe lands with a hook. Bounty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bounty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Canoe.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bounty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canoe misses with the combination.
Bounty moves out of range of the strikes.
Bounty lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Canoe misses with a hook. Bounty ducked under it nicely.
Canoe scores with a jab. Bounty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canoe takes a swing at Bounty's ribcage but misses.
Bounty misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Bounty gets caught napping as Canoe dives in and scores a takedown. Bounty manages to retain guard.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canoe is fighting to break Bounty's control of his arms but Bounty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Canoe trying to control but Bounty is working from the bottom.
Bounty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Bounty keeps moving. #T4#
Canoe stays in close to Bounty's body and controls the position.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bounty has wrist control.
Canoe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Bounty.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bounty moves away from the strike by Canoe.
Canoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bounty on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Canoe. Beautiful body shot.
Canoe works the jab nicely.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Canoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bounty's head backwards.
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Bounty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe misses with a left hand
and Bounty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Canoe coming out on top.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Bounty is out of range.
Bounty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canoe with a body shot.
Bounty works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Canoe misses the target.
Douche Canoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bounty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bounty as he connects with a hook.
Bounty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canoe throws a combination. Bounty tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bounty can do to turn this around?
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Bounty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bounty misses with a body shot.
Bounty avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Bounty counters with a body kick.
Bounty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bounty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bounty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bounty.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Canoe walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bounty is just out of range.
Bounty blocks a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe throws a hook but Bounty avoids it easily.
Bounty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canoe.
Bounty throws a good cross that connects.
Bounty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canoe slips a straight right by Bounty.
Bounty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canoe momentarily.
Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Bounty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Bounty lands a head shot.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Canoe misses the jab.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bounty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Canoe throws a nice looking combination but Bounty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canoe.
Bounty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bounty lands with a shot to the body.
Bounty throws a wild body kick that Canoe sees coming a mile off.
Bounty scoring well with a low kick there.
Bounty staying out of range there.
Canoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe misses with a hook. Bounty ducked under it nicely.
Bounty thinks about the counter body kick.
Bounty chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bounty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canoe with a body shot.
Canoe lands with a nice body punch.
Canoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bounty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bounty scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bounty has time to react.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bounty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bounty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Canoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Bounty saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bounty! But no joy.
Canoe scores with a jab.
Bounty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
Bounty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bounty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Canoe cracks Bounty with an open hand slap.
Bounty tries to clinch up.
Bounty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses with a combination
and Bounty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bounty.
Canoe scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Canoe misses. #T1#
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Bounty throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Bounty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Canoe.
Bounty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bounty slips a straight right by Canoe.
Bounty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Canoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bountys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Bounty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Canoe connects with a crisp jab.
Jamie Bounty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bounty counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Bounty lands a big uppercut and Canoe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Canoe looks OK. Bounty waves Canoe back to his feet!#ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!
Bounty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bounty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bounty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Bounty lands a big uppercut and Canoe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Canoe looks OK. Bounty waves Canoe back to his feet!#CUT2#
Jeez, Douche Canoe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bounty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Bounty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Bounty. Those never looked like landing.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Bounty manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Bounty misses.
Bounty moves in looking to clinch but Canoe pushes him off.
Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe sets himself, and Bounty steps forward looking for the clinch! Canoe avoids it this time.
Bounty thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Bounty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canoe.
Canoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bounty in his tracks. #TD#
Canoe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bounty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Bounty blocks nicely. #T4#
Bounty keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Bounty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bounty doesn't seem bothered though.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Canoe coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Douche Canoe.
Well Canoe 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douche Canoe!

In his post fight interview, Douche Canoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DFC 54: Warpath     
Date:   Jun 16, 2017
#R1#
Canoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canoe lands a jab to the nose.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belfort's head.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Belfort is rocked!
Canoe lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Belfort head around and knocks him out cold! Canoe hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douche Canoe!
A less than humble Douche Canoe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell     
Date:   May 19, 2017
#R1#
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Canoe.
Canoe lunges at Chikatchawan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chikatchawan's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Canoe.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Chikatchawan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Canoe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chikatchawan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Chikatchawan digs a good body shot into Canoe's ribs.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Canoe's shoulder, as Canoe tries to avoid the shot.
Canoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Canoe lands.
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Canoe.
Chikatchawan flicks out a counter leg kick but Canoe steps away.
Canoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chikatchawan momentarily.
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!
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Canoe. #T1#
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatchawan is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chikatchawan as he connects with a hook.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
Canoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Chikatchawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chikatchawans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chikatchawan just misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan flicks out a counter leg kick but Canoe steps away.
Canoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikatchawan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chikatchawan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canoe. That did some damage!
Canoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chikatchawan in his tracks.
Chikatchawan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chikatchawan. Canoe shrugs it off though.
Canoe misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Chikatchawan counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Chikatchawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chikatchawan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canoe is breathing heavily.
A short left from Canoe.
Canoe wants to get back to striking at distance but Chikatchawan won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chikatchawan.
Canoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Chikatchawan scores with a shot to the side of Canoe's head.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canoe.
Chikatchawan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chikatchawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chikatchawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand. #BC2#
Chikatchawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatchawan.
Canoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Canoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Canoe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Chikatchawan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Canoe throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Canoe scores with a jab. Chikatchawan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice right hand that sends Canoe toppling to the canvas! Canoe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chikatchawan finish him?!#ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chikatchawan stuns Canoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Chikatchawan sends Canoe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chikatchawan is motioning to the referee to let Canoe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Canoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chikatchawan engages and cracks Canoe with a massive lead left hook - Canoe tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chikatchawan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A very excited looking Tsoko Chikatchawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DFC 39: Dog Vs Canoe 2     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Canoe scores with a jab.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard.
Canoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Dog wriggles free and stands up.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Dog. #CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Canoe's head.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog cracks Canoe with a good jab.
Dog slips under a jab from Canoe.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.#T1#
Canoe misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog throws a series of punches but Canoe moves out of range.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Canoe misses with a jab to the body
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canoe thinking.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Canoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canoe! But no joy.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canoe connects with a single shot there.
Canoe misses with a looping left.#T2#
Canoe needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.#CL#
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Canoe's head.
Canoe is trying to break free.
Canoe can't get the takedown.
Dog is working Canoe over against the cage.
Canoe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dog is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Canoe is trying to drag Dog to the mat but Dog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Junkyard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Canoe fails to land.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Dog.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canoe.
Canoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
Dog lands a shot to the body.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog prevents a body shot from Canoe.
Canoe prevents a body shot from Dog.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canoe tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Canoe back against the cage. #T4#
Dog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dog connects with a looping right hand.
Junkyard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Dog lands a big uppercut and Canoe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Canoe looks OK. Dog waves Canoe back to his feet!#ROC#
Canoe is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Douche Canoe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
Canoe slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Canoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Canoe as he connects with a hook.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canoe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canoe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Canoe stalks Dog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dog's face. Dog staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Canoe throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Dog counters by moving into the clinch.
Canoe tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canoe cracks Dog with an open hand slap.
Dog lands with a cross.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Canoe looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.#T2#
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Canoe tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog lands with an overhand left.
Dog with a hook.#ROC#
Canoe is rocked!#CUT#
Douche Canoe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dog tries to move into range but Canoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog defending well as Canoe loads up on a big left hand.
Dog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Canoe manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog scores with a jab.
Canoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Douche Canoe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Junkyard Dog made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: DFC 32: Arones Vs Milanesi     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Canoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Infamous ducks right into an uppercut from Canoe. #ROC#
Infamous is rocked!
Canoe circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Infamous tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Canoe wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douche Canoe!
In his post fight interview, Douche Canoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DFC 26: Taylor Vs Arones     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
Gyepes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Gyepes, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Gyepes against the cage but Gyepes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gyepes.
Gyepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Gyepes avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body punch from Canoe.
Canoe misses with an uppercut
and Gyepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe misses with an uppercut
and Gyepes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gyepes. #KD#
Canoe drops Gyepes with a beautiful combination! Gyepes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Canoe is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Gyepes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Canoe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gyepes on his heels. He'll look to pass Gyepes's guard now, I'm sure.
Gyepes is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Canoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gyepes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Canoe 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.
Canoe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gyepes covers up, he's hurt! Canoe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Canoe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Canoe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: DFC 18: Demolition     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Canoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Canoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Erikson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe preventing the sweep.
Erikson is working hard here to advance position.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Erikson has control of Canoe's left arm, preventing Canoe from doing any damage.
Canoe forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canoe connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
Canoe is pressing down on Erikson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Erikson is holding on for now.
Canoe drops an elbow to the side of Erikson 's head.
Canoe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Canoe working Erikson over with strikes.
Erikson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Canoe working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erikson tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Canoe seems content to control.#T2#
Erikson is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Erikson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Die Trying Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Canoe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erikson tries to lock up and control but Canoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Canoe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canoe lands a couple of good shots and Erikson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Canoe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Erikson is looking for a way out.
Oh Erikson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe has the hooks in. Erikson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Erikson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Canoe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe working Erikson over with strikes.
Erikson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canoe lands a big elbow - Erikson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

 

Event: DFC 14: No Mercy     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Canoe catches Erokhin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Erokhin misses with an uppercut.
Erokhin blocks a jab.
Erokhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe thuds his right hand into Erokhin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erokhin lands a right hook to the body.
Canoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Erokhin.
Erokhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Canoe thuds a left hand into Erokhin's body.
Canoe slips under a jab from Erokhin.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Erokhin swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Erokhin moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Erokhin misses with a hook.
Erokhin throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Erokhin throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canoe throws a shot from downtown. Erokhin moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Erokhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erokhin slips a jab from Canoe.
Erokhin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Erokhin darts in and clinches Canoe up against the cage.#T1#
Canoe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erokhin has him pressed against the cage.
Canoe prevents a body shot from Erokhin.
Canoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erokhin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erokhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Canoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erokhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canoe on the side of the head.
Erokhin missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantin Erokhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Erokhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canoe throws a hook but Erokhin avoids it easily.
Canoe throws an overhand right that lands on Erokhin's shoulder, as Erokhin tries to avoid the shot.
Erokhin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canoe with a body shot.
Canoe throws a jab when Erokhin was well out of range.
Erokhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Erokhin.
Erokhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erokhin.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Erokhin dodges the punch combination from Canoe. #T2#
Erokhin throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Erokhin misses with a wild body shot.
Erokhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erokhin lands the left hand.
Erokhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Erokhin.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Erokhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Erokhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erokhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erokhin looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Erokhin sprawls and moves away.
Erokhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canoe back to the cage. Erokhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Erokhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Erokhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Erokhin tries to clinch but Canoe is having none of it.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Erokhin is looking to clinch.
Canoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Erokhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Erokhin is just out of range.#T3#
Erokhin misses with the combination.
Erokhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canoe moves away from the strike by Erokhin.
Erokhin throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Erokhin drives through and clinches with Canoe against the cage.
Erokhin lands with a right to the head.
Canoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Erokhin has double underhooks.
Erokhin presses Canoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Erokhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erokhin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Canoe.
Erokhin misses with a two punch combination.
Canoe avoids the body shot from Erokhin.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Erokhin sprawls and moves away.
Erokhin misses with an uppercut.
Erokhin slips a straight right by Canoe.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erokhin tries to clinch up but Canoe circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The fighters circling - Canoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erokhin.
A countering left hand to the body from Erokhin misses.
Erokhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Canoe moves out of range as Erokhin strikes.
Canoe throws a series of punches but Erokhin avoids them all with ease.
Erokhin ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe throws a hook but Erokhin avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Erokhin as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Erokhin slips the punch.
Erokhin works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Erokhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erokhin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Erokhin scores with a nice right hand.
Erokhin slips under a jab from Canoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erokhin.
Erokhin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Canoe backs up against the cage.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Erokhin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erokhin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Erokhin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Erokhin loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Canoe lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canoe. Erokhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erokhin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canoe cracks Erokhin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Erokhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe cracks Erokhin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canoe lands a nice shot that snaps Erokhin's head back.
Erokhin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Erokhin is rocked!
Erokhin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Erokhin.
Erokhin is still on wobbly legs! Can Canoe finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Canoe does no damage.
Erokhin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erokhin seems to have recovered his senses.
Erokhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Erokhin does no damage.
Erokhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Erokhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erokhin throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Erokhin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Erokhin moved out of range nicely.
Canoe takes a swing at Erokhin's ribcage but misses.
Erokhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Erokhin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erokhin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Erokhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Erokhin.
The fighters circling - Canoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canoe clobbers Erokhin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Canoe misses.
Erokhin throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Canoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erokhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Konstantin Erokhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canoe takes a swing at Erokhin's ribcage but misses.
Canoe throws a body punch but Erokhin moves out of range.
Erokhin throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Erokhin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erokhin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Erokhin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erokhin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erokhin won't be happy with that.
Erokhin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Canoe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Canoe is staying tight to Erokhin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Canoe landing strikes.
Erokhin is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Canoe controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Canoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Canoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Erokhin some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Erokhin's face as Canoe controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erokhin can't do much from the bottom here.
Erokhin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Canoe working the ground and pound from side control.
Erokhin is being controlled here. #T4#
Erokhin struggling a bit here.
Canoe wants to control but Erokhin is keeping him busy.
Canoe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Canoe controlling the position from side mount.
Canoe trying to control the action but Erokhin is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Canoe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Erokhin moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Erokhin is out of range.
Erokhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erokhin throws a series of strikes that have Canoe backpedaling.
Erokhin slips a straight right by Canoe.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erokhin.
Erokhin throws a low kick but Canoe moves out of range easily.
Erokhin lands a jab to the head.
Erokhin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erokhin misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Erokhin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erokhin throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Canoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Erokhin's guard.
Canoe is stalling in the full guard.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Erokhin is keeping the position.#T1#
Canoe stays in close to Erokhin's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erokhin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Canoe controlling the position.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Canoe works over Erokhin with some ground and pound from guard.
Douche Canoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Canoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Erokhin wriggles free and stands up.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erokhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Erokhin moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Canoe.
Erokhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Canoe lands with a straight right. Erokhin didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erokhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Erokhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Canoe tries to counter with a takedown but Erokhin is quick to defend against it.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Erokhin throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Erokhin misses with a looping right.#T3#
Canoe avoids the body shot from Erokhin.
Erokhin lands a two punch combo.
Canoe lands a jab to the nose.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erokhin.
Erokhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Erokhin is just out of range.
Erokhin throws a right hand that Canoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Canoe also avoids with ease.
Canoe throws the left hand but Erokhin avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Erokhin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Erokhin ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Erokhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erokhin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canoe tries to counter with a takedown but Erokhin is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erokhin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canoe at a distance. #T4#
Erokhin dodges the punch combination from Canoe.
Erokhin lands a jab-cross combination.
Erokhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canoe scores with a shot to the body.
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erokhin.
Some wild striking there from Erokhin.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Erokhin slips a straight right by Canoe.
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Erokhin saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Canoe. Those never looked like landing.
Erokhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erokhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Erokhin slips a jab and a cross from Canoe.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Douche Canoe.
I think Canoe 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Canoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Canoe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog has Canoe pressed against the cage, preventing Canoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Canoe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dog is defending well.
Canoe working aggressively here.
Dog lands a left hand.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.#T1#
Canoe can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Dog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canoe has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Canoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dog after a bit of a struggle.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog pushes Canoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canoe backwards. #ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!
Canoe is trying to break free.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dog prevents a body shot from Canoe.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog digs a right hand into Canoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canoe's gas tank.
Canoe is breathing heavily.
Dog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canoe.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dog is leaning against Canoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog dips a shoulder and cracks Canoe with a mighty uppercut! Canoe falls back against the cage and Dog unloads with a barrage of strikes! Canoe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dog screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Junkyard Dog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1##TD#
Canoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe 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.
Erikson has hold of Canoe's hands but Canoe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canoe is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canoe lands a nice short elbow.
Canoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erikson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canoe controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erikson is trying to stand up here but Canoe is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Canoe there. #ES2#
Erikson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Canoe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Erikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Erikson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Erikson tries to bum rush Canoe with a series of wild strikes but Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Canoe with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.#TD#
Canoe gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canoe scoring with punches from side control.
Erikson tries to escape but Canoe is in control. #T2#
Canoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Canoe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Erikson 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Canoe drags him back down.
Erikson taking a bit of punishment here - Canoe scoring with strikes.
Canoe is putting a hurting on Erikson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Erikson down. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson is trying to buck Canoe off.
Erikson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Erikson is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Erikson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Canoe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canoe taking a breather here.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Canoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Erikson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Erikson throws Canoe to one side and escapes!#TD#
Canoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe stalling.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson tries to kick Canoe off but Canoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson is trying to stand.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Canoe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canoe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Erikson 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.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Erikson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Canoe drives through with a takedown into Erikson 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canoe lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Erikson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Canoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erikson avoids it really well and circles away.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Canoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Erikson is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Canoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Canoe won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Erikson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.
Erikson wants to stand up but Canoe is controlling him.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Canoe won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Canoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erikson wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position.
Erikson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
Erikson has momentary wrist control but Canoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Canoe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Canoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canoe stops Erikson from standing up. #ES2#
Erikson kicks Canoe off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Canoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erikson did well to prevent Canoe getting side control.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Erikson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Erikson won't allow it. #T4#
Erikson is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canoe connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erikson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Canoe lands a big elbow - Erikson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Douche Canoe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

 

Event: DFC 1: Initiation     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Canoe feints and as Kong raises his hands in defense, Canoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe cracks Kong with a solid left hand.
Kong is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Canoe lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.
Canoe prevents Kong from getting back to his feet.
Canoe looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canoe stops Kong from standing up.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canoe is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Canoe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canoe throws an elbow but Kong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Canoe lands a few punches from side control.
Canoe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Canoe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kong is trying to escape the position but Canoe is controlling the position.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canoe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kong is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Canoe misses with the ground and pound.
Canoe trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
The strikes coming from Canoe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Canoe wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #T3#
Canoe with the ground and pound but Kong regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Canoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Canoe 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.
Canoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Canoe in his half guard.
Canoe stops Kong from getting back to his feet.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well. #T4#
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canoe.
Kong is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kong is not content to let Canoe control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kong enables Canoe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Canoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Canoe works Kong's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Kong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canoe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Canoe is looking to regain half guard here but Kong keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kong wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Canoe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Kong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Canoe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Canoe is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Kong is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Canoe has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
Canoe wants to hold on but Kong pushes him away.#SUB#
Kong has control of Canoe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Canoe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe regains half guard.
Canoe wants to get back to full guard.
Kong tries to pass to full mount but Canoe defends it. #T3#
Kong not doing much here.
Canoe lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Canoe is looking to improve his position.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canoe is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canoe gets full guard.
Canoe pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Kong won't allow Canoe to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Canoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canoe manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Canoe's guard.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matiku Kong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Canoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Canoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe.
Canoe looks to land a strike but Kong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Canoe is in close to Kong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
Canoe postures up and lands a big shot to Kong's brow.
Canoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Canoe works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Canoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kong's head.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Canoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kong wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe with a nice head shot there.
Canoe trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canoe loads up on a big left hand. Kong felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Canoe looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kong can't hide his disappointment, as Canoe celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
After winning the bout, Douche Canoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Canoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks. #TD2#
Canoe shoots in and gets a takedown into Brooks's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canoe postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Canoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Canoe distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canoe content to stall in guard here.
Canoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brooks's guard.
Canoe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Canoe slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
Canoe thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks has hold of Canoe's hands but Canoe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canoe is taking a breather. Brooks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Canoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Brooks is pressing down on Canoe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Canoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Canoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Canoe scores with a takedown into Brooks's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Canoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Canoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Canoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canoe is aware though and is defending well.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks striking from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canoe swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Canoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Canoe is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Canoe there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brooks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brooks.
Canoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Canoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Fill Brooks has been cut.#T1#
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canoe connects with a couple of short punches.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Canoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canoe works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!#CUT2#
Fill Brooks's cut is getting worse.
Canoe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canoe connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Fill Brooks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.
Canoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Canoe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Brooks kicks off Canoe and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Canoe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Canoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Brooks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Canoe pushes past his half guard into mount!
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Canoe content just to control the position here.
Canoe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Canoe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#
Jeez, Fill Brooks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fill Brooks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douche Canoe!
A victorious Douche Canoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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