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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ervin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervin has chosen 3 Seconds to Freedom by Pop Evil as his entrance music. Matt Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Ervin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ervin avoids the head kick by Machado.
Ervin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Ervin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ervin slips a straight right by Machado.
Ervin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ervin!
Ervin shoots in but Machado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ervin.
Ervin shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.
Ervin shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Ervin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ervin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ervin swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Machado thows a body shot but no joy.
Ervin avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado tries to work over Ervin's front leg with a kick but Ervin checks it.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ervin manages to avoid it.
Ervin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ervin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Ervin moves out of range easily.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Ervin moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Ervin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ervin looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Ervin looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ervin.
Ervin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ervin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Ervin shoots and misses
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Ervin 's knee.
Ervin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a head kick.
Ervin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ervin circles away.
Ervin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ervin showed some decent athleticism there.
Ervin trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
Machado wants to improve his position but Ervin is controlling well.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Ervin sits in half guard.
Ervin is looking for a kimura here.
Ervin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Machado!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ervin is working for a guillotine from mount but Machado frees his head quite easily.
Ervin fails to take his opponent's back.
Ervin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machado turns into him and now he's in Ervin's guard.
Ervin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ervin checks it well.
Ervin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado counters with a two punch combo.
Ervin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ervin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ervin showed some decent athleticism there.
Ervin is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Ervin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ervin is taking a breather. Machado 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado keeping control of the position.
Ervin working Machado over with strikes.
Ervin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Machado has recovered full guard.
Ervin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ervin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado is trying to keep Ervin in close.
Machado has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ervin doesn't defend quickly enough and Machado has managed to lock this one up! Can Ervin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Machado on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Machado!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Pele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Skeamz - Allow me. Pele has chosen Jump by Van Halen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Murilo Pele!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pele needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Pele.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pele has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pele tries to stand but can't do so whilst Anderson controls his leg.
Pele looks gassed!
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Pele pushes his legs off easily.
Pele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pele stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pele!
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pele tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pele has worked his arm free - good work by Pele!
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pele rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Pele!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Pele has passed into half guard.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pele pulls his head out easily.
Anderson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pele jumps into side control!
Pele happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pele is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pele has double underhooks.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pele has double underhooks.
Pele looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson prevents Pele from breaking the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pele has him pressed against the cage.
Pele misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pele has double underhooks.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pele tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pele is breathing heavily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Anderson sends Pele down but not out. Anderson dives into side control looking to finish.
Pele is rocked!
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pele is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson cracks Pele with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Pele with a big right hand but Pele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pele seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but Pele sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.
Pele trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Pele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a head kick but Pele moves out of range.
Anderson throws a right hand that Pele ducks under and follows up with a left that Pele also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson clinches but Pele breaks the clinch
and Pele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pele is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pele to the mat. Pele regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pele is retaining full guard.
Pele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pele!
Pele stands up and beckons Anderson to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Pele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Pele has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson has his foot on Pele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pele works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Anderson keeping busy on the bottom but Pele has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Pele is controlling well.
Pele is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pele wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Pele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pele wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Pele fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pele dives on top into guard.
Pele stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pele puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Luke Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anderson to get to his feet.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Pele counters with a right hand to the body.
Pele shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Pele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pele counters with a one-two to the body.
Pele clinches but Anderson breaks the clinch
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Pele.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Luke Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pele is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Pele to control.
Anderson moves to back control.
Anderson misses with punches from the back.
Anderson looking to break Pele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pele fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pele is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pele defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Pele pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pele stacks Anderson 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 Pele!
Anderson looking for a sweep but Pele has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pele manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anderson to take his back!
Anderson turns into Pele and is now in his guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pele has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trigger Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Let's Get Ready To Rumble" - Space Jam. Trigger Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trigger Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolando Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin content just to control the position here.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franklin controlling the pace for now.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
Franklin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Silva is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Franklin looking to control.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva 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! Franklin rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Franklin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolando Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cool Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's entrance music is Ain't I remix by Yung LA ft. Young Dro and T.I.. A fine choice. Cool Jay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cool Jay!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
White tries to clinch up.
White takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
White throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White tries to clinch up but Jay circles away and keeps his distance.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jay is stalling here. White is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and White has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jay wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! White seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Jay is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Justin White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilie Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilie Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont rushes Hopp and presses him up against the cage.
Lamont wants the takedown. Hopp is fighting it off but Lamont persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hopp's guard against the cage.
Hopp working a defensive guard here.
Hopp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamont is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lamont postures up in Hopp's guard and throws a big left but Hopp blocks it.
Hopp looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lamont puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hopp is looking for a sweep. Lamont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopp tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lamont has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lamont controlling from the full mount.
Hopp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamont wants to get back to full guard.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopp.
Hopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamont defending well though.
Lamont desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopp.
Lamont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopp.
Lamont trying to control but Hopp postures up.
Hopp tries to pass to full mount but Lamont defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamont shoots in and drives through. Hopp sprawls well.
Hopp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hopp seems to be working for a kimura but Lamont defends the submission attempt.
Hopp wants to free his trapped foot but Lamont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lamont is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopp's back!
Hopp breaks Lamont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamont managing to control the position.
Hopp trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Lamont wants to sweep here but Hopp controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lamont perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hopp trying to control from the bottom.
Lamont content to control rather than advance.
Lamont is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopp tries to get to full guard but Lamont has control of the leg.
Lamont slows the pace down in half guard.
Lamont looks gassed!
Hopp is looking to improve his position.
Hopp trying to hold on to Lamont's head to control him but Lamont postures up.
Hopp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamont shoots and misses
and Hopp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lamont!
Hopp jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lamont manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lamont sneaks back into half guard.
Lamont preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hopp stalling away here and it's allowed Lamont to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hopp wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Lamont keeping full guard, as Hopp tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopp lands a couple of digs.
Lamont has Hopp pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Michael Hopp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lamont closes the distance and clinches.
Hopp turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hopp manages to end up in side control.
Hopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamont knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lamont struggling a bit here.
Lamont is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopp seems to be working for a kimura but Lamont defends the submission attempt.
Hopp wants to free his trapped foot but Lamont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamont gets back to full guard.
Hopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopp is one step ahead there.
Lamont trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamont wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lamont doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lamont!
Lamont defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hopp.
Lamont is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hopp has control of Lamont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lamont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lamont bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lamont stays in close to Hopp's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Hopp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopp wants to sweep here but Lamont controlling him for the moment.
Hopp wants to improve his position but instead Lamont has moved into half guard.
Hopp missing with punches from the bottom.
Hopp manages to get to full guard.
Hopp looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lamont puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp is looking for a sweep. Lamont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopp looking for submissions off his back.
Hopp is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lamont stalling.
Hopp is staying active underneath Lamont, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamont sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopp controls Lamont momentarily but Lamont frees himself.
Lamont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lamont sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopp's guard.
Hopp wants to sweep but Lamont has passed to side control!
Lamont takes a little break here. Hopp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Lamont 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.
Hopp tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lamont presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emilie Lamont will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Horrible takedown by Hopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamont which made him look bad.
Emilie Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamont throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamont has hold of Hopp's hands but Hopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hopp throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Hopp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hopp trying to control from half guard but Lamont is working away.
Hopp tries to pass to full mount but Lamont defends it.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopp is working away from the top position though.
Hopp seems to be working for a kimura but Lamont defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamont tries to avoid it but Hopp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamont to the ground. Lamont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamont.
The fighters circling - Lamont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamont tries for a takedown but Hopp circles away easily
and Hopp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamont won't be happy with that.
Lamont tries to buck Hopp off but Hopp is having none of it.
Hopp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamont has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamont can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamont is looking to reverse the position.
Hopp tries to move to mount but Lamont blocks the move with his legs.
Hopp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamont is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamont counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hopp's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hopp looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lamont is defending well. Hopp quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lamont has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hopp celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Hopp!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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276 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but Schmidt defending well.
Schmidt has one foot on Patterson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
Schmidt is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Lee Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schmidt!
Schmidt is trying to escape the mount.
Patterson working for a submission but Schmidt is keeping him at bay.
Schmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Patterson has a good base and remains in mount.
Patterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Patterson won't let Schmidt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Patterson looking to control but Schmidt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmidt can't escape the position.
Schmidt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schmidt gets back to half guard.
Patterson is looking for a kimura here.
Schmidt is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmidt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmidt.
Patterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schmidt, up you get!
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schmidt misses with the combination.
Patterson forces Schmidt back against the cage and clinches.
Patterson trying to stall but Schmidt improves his position.
Schmidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmidt as he jumps to the side.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Lee Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Schmidt.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmidt tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmidt to the ground. Schmidt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmidt lands with a nice combination. Patterson backs away looking to recover.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Schmidt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmidt is trying to stand up here but Patterson is controlling him well.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but Schmidt defending well.
Patterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Schmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmidt wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.
Patterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schmidt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmidt trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schmidt defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmidt which made him look bad.
Patterson swinging wilding here.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it.
Schmidt is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmidt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Patterson.
Patterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidt.
Schmidt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Patterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmidt.
Schmidt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmidt decides to pull guard.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patterson lands a couple of digs.
Patterson prevents Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Patterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmidt is fending him off so far but Patterson persists. Nope, Schmidt circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Schmidt wants to clinch but Patterson slips to the side
and Patterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schmidt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt looking to control.
Schmidt scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Schmidt has his feet on Patterson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schmidt to the mat! Schmidt manages to get full guard.
Schmidt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Patterson has passed into side control.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Schmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looks up at the clock and then as Schmidt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Patterson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Patterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Schmidt tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Schmidt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patterson looks for a takedown but Schmidt sprawls well.
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!
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Lee Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmidt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schmidt tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown.
Patterson scores a takedown into full mount!
Schmidt is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Schmidt is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Patterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmidt punching from the bottom.
Schmidt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schmidt tries to kick Patterson off but Patterson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Patterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmidt's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Patterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patterson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Schmidt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Patterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackk Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius McFisticuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffith comes to the cage accompanied by "Before I forget" by Slipknot. The crowd seem to be enjoying McFisticuffs's choice of entrance music: The Champ is here . Cornelius McFisticuffs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackk Griffith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cornelius McFisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFisticuffs is looking to clinch.
McFisticuffs looks for the body kick but Griffith saw that one coming.
McFisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFisticuffs lands the left hand.
It looks like Jackk Griffith has been cut.
McFisticuffs throws a head kick that misses.
McFisticuffs wants to clinch.
McFisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFisticuffs is looking to clinch.
McFisticuffs throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McFisticuffs tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Cornelius McFisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFisticuffs tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFisticuffs misses with a few strikes there.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McFisticuffs but McFisticuffs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McFisticuffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFisticuffs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffith lands with a nice body punch.
McFisticuffs wants to clinch up but Griffith keeps it at a distance.
McFisticuffs tries to clinch but Griffith is having none of it.
Griffith throws a poor cross that misses
and McFisticuffs counters with a solid body kick.
Griffith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffith throws a combination that misses
and McFisticuffs counters with a series of strikes. Griffith will be more careful next time no doubt.
McFisticuffs moves in looking to clinch but Griffith pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McFisticuffs.
McFisticuffs wants to clinch up but Griffith keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFisticuffs lands with a nice combination. Griffith backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFisticuffs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffith cracks McFisticuffs with an open hand slap.
McFisticuffs looks gassed!
Griffith circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFisticuffs throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith clobbers McFisticuffs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McFisticuffs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McFisticuffs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffith looks to land a combination but McFisticuffs avoids it well.
Griffith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McFisticuffs tests Griffith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFisticuffs falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Griffith counter with a right hand.
Griffith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFisticuffs is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith thows a huge punch but McFisticuffs dodges it nicely.
Griffith throwing shots but McFisticuffs is blocking nicely.
McFisticuffs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffith 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.
Griffith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFisticuffs wants to get back to his feet.
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. Griffith connects with a nice short shot to McFisticuffs's temple.
Griffith 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFisticuffs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Griffith will feel that in the morning.
McFisticuffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFisticuffs darts in trying to clinch
and Griffith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffith preventing the sweep.
Griffith slips nicely into half guard.
McFisticuffs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Griffith.
McFisticuffs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFisticuffs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFisticuffs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McFisticuffs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Griffith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFisticuffs throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McFisticuffs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Griffith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFisticuffs is pressing down on Griffith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackk Griffith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackk Griffith'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.
McFisticuffs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFisticuffs lands an elbow that stopped Griffith in his tracks for a moment.
McFisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Griffith avoids it by throwing McFisticuffs back against the cage.
McFisticuffs is stalling here.
McFisticuffs looking to stall.
McFisticuffs misses with the head strike.
McFisticuffs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Griffith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McFisticuffs regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith trying to control the position from guard on top but McFisticuffs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffith throwing strikes from guard but McFisticuffs blocks nicely.
Griffith advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith working away.
McFisticuffs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griffith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McFisticuffs manages to get back to half guard.
McFisticuffs punching from the bottom.
Griffith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McFisticuffs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McFisticuffs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Griffith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffith is looking for a kimura but McFisticuffs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffith to get the leverage.
McFisticuffs trying to control but Griffith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith lands with a punch from half guard.
McFisticuffs taking some punishment here, with Griffith in his half guard.
Jackk Griffith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffith 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.
Griffith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McFisticuffs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackk Griffith!
Jackk Griffith retains his light heavyweight title!
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