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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Weave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bob Weave has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bob Weave seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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, Bob Weave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quincy Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weave tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Weave throws a nice inside leg kick.
A choreographed right hand from Weave misses the target.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Weave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weave just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Weave circles away.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
Weave throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Weave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weave.
Weave misses with a right hand
and Morgan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Weave really felt that one!
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weave jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Weave coming out on top.
Weave misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Weave swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Weave lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Weave is controlling the position.
Weave lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weave misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Weave backing up. Weave nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Weave misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tries to clinch but Weave moves out of range.
Bob Weave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weave throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weave is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
Weave is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Weave's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Weave misses with a jab to the body
and Weave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weave tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Weave takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Morgan throws a nice head kick!
Weave clinches but Morgan breaks the clinch
and Weave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan forces Weave back against the cage and clinches.
Morgan is trying to stall.
Weave misses with an elbow strike.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Weave takes it in his stride.
Weave moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Weave in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weave.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weave throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Weave is breathing heavily.
Weave lands with a short shot to the head.
Weave misses with a knee strike.
Weave missing with knees to the body.
Weave blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weave swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan tries to stall but Weave uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weave has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weave is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weave with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Weave prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Weave tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weave backs up against the cage.
Weave drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Morgan's head, knocking him out cold! Weave is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Weave!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony McMillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMillian's entrance music is 2pac-Hit em up. A fine choice. Tatum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil John kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony McMillian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum tries to clinch but McMillian moves out of range.
McMillian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatum keeps control of McMillian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMillian blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum breaks the clinch.
McMillian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab.
McMillian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum misses with the combination.
Tatum tries to clinch there but McMillian circles away.
Tatum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMillian wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMillian can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath McMillian's ribcage. McMillian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMillian is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
McMillian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but McMillian keeps him there for the moment.
McMillian looking to slow down the pace here.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
McMillian is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum has McMillian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMillian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMillian wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMillian can't break the clinch.
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Tatum misses with a double jab
and McMillian counters with a nice leg kick.
McMillian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMillian moves away.
McMillian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatum doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Tatum misses.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
McMillian fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
McMillian throws a series of punches but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum wants to clinch up but McMillian keeps it at a distance.
McMillian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatum as he avoids it easily.
Tatum throws a leg kick but McMillian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tatum looks for a takedown but McMillian sprawls well.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMillian counters with a nice leg kick.
McMillian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tatum tries to improve position but can't.
McMillian wants to control for a moment but Tatum uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McMillian moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McMillian pulls Tatum in close to prevent any damage.
McMillian keeping full guard, as Tatum tries to pass.
McMillian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatum manages to get himself to full guard.
Tatum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatum, not yet.
Tatum looks gassed!
McMillian looking to pass the guard.
McMillian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
McMillian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMillian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMillian advances position into side control!
Tatum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tatum trying to control the action but McMillian is working from the bottom.
Tatum works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tatum landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking to finish McMillian with some ground and pound. This is bad for McMillian!
McMillian is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Tatum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McMillian is looking to improve his position but Tatum isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tatum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMillian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tatum working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMillian tries to hold on but Tatum postures up.
McMillian is desperately trying to improve his position but Tatum has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Tatum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Left hook, right uppercut from McMillian.
A nice combination there by McMillian.
Tatum closes the distance but McMillian moves to the side
and McMillian counters with a nice body shot.
McMillian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tatum takes a step back to recover.
McMillian throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
McMillian connects with a solid leg kick.
McMillian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatum is fending him off so far but McMillian persists. Nope, Tatum circles away and we're back to standing.
McMillian scores with a body shot.
Tatum throws a nice looking combination but McMillian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tony McMillian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat.
McMillian misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMillian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from McMillian lands.
Tatum avoids a kick to the body.
McMillian misses with a combination
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMillian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses.
Tatum throws a sloppy body shot
and McMillian counters with a three punch combo that has Tatum backing up. Tatum nods at McMillian to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillian circles away from the clinch attempt
and McMillian counters by clinching up.
McMillian jumps guard but Tatum stands there with McMillian around his waist. McMillian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tatum.
Tatum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatum wants to slow McMillian down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Tatum misses
and McMillian counters with a one-two to the body.
McMillian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatum.
Nice sprawl there from McMillian as Tatum shoots in.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
McMillian lands an overhand right.
McMillian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tatum.
McMillian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for McMillian.
Tatum drives through and clinches with McMillian against the cage.
McMillian is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatum has double underhooks.
McMillian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
McMillian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
McMillian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMillian manages to break the clinch.
Donk. McMillian catches Tatum right on the button with a cross.
McMillian is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a takedown
and McMillian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tony McMillian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Tatum.
McMillian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tatum tries to get to full guard but McMillian has control of the leg.
McMillian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tatum!
Tatum gets back to half guard.
Tatum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum 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.
Tatum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing McMillian from controlling successfully.
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing McMillian from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillian looking to pass the guard.
Tatum wants to sweep here but McMillian controlling him for the moment.
Tatum wriggles free and stands up.
McMillian lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into rage.
McMillian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMillian darts in and clinches Tatum up against the cage.
McMillian lands a shot to the body.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
McMillian is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum looking to stall.
McMillian digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMillian is trying to break free.
Tatum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tatum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McMillian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McMillian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
McMillian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
McMillian scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillian scores with a three punch combo!
McMillian throws a nice head kick!
Tatum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McMillian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tatum trying to hold on to McMillian's head to control him but McMillian postures up.
McMillian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMillian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMillian wants to free his trapped foot but Tatum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McMillian wants to take a breather but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum tries to roll over but McMillian keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tatum is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McMillian pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McMillian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMillian throws a head kick that half lands.
Tatum swinging wilding here.
McMillian throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMillian!
McMillian misses with a looping left.
McMillian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMillian breaks from the clinch.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMillian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
McMillian throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice low kick that buckles McMillian's knee momentarily.
McMillian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatum misses with a two punch combination.
McMillian throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.
McMillian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatum counters with an inside leg kick.
McMillian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMillian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum counters with a nice double leg into side control. McMillian won't be happy with that.
Tatum stands up and beckons McMillian to his feet.
Tatum tries to clinch there but McMillian circles away.
Tatum tries to clinch there but McMillian circles away.
Tatum throws a body punch but McMillian moves out of range.
Tatum misses with a two punch combination.
McMillian throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
McMillian tries to keep at a distance but Tatum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tatum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatum misses with a combination
and McMillian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum throws a nice inside leg kick.
McMillian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMillian moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
McMillian throws the kick towards the body but Tatum avoids it.
Tatum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMillian can pounce on him.
McMillian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
McMillian tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
McMillian wants to control but Tatum is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillian is working to tighten is grip on Tatum's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tatum has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McMillian is really squeezing tight and eventually Tatum passes out! McMillian breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony McMillian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Parise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarence Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Parise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parise slips a jab from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parise at a distance.
Parise looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Parise persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Parise shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parise shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Parise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones scores with a takedown into Parise's guard.
Parise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones cracks Parise with a solid left hand.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones stays in close to Parise's body and controls the position.
Parise has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Parise thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parise keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parise dives on top into guard.
Parise is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parise looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parise pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Parise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Parise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Parise's temple.
Jones working Parise over with strikes.
Parise is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parise wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Parise is breathing heavily.
Parise wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parise tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is tying to control. Parise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Parise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Parise trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parise defending well though.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Parise is working away.
Parise tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones trying to control from Parise's half guard. Parise has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parise has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Parise bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Parise lands some shots froms side control.
Parise working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parise controls the position.
Parise lands some shots froms side control.
Parise content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Parise is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clarence Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parise tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Parise. Parise gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a series of punches but Parise avoids them all with ease.
Parise keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parise moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Parise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Parise with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Parise.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Parise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parise with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parise closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parise lands in his opponent's guard.
Parise tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones 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.
Parise looking to pass the guard.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Parise shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Parise is controlling him.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parise kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parise throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parise's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Parise had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Parise Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Parise is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Parise. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Parise's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parise wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parise gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Parise will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parise takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Parise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Parise moves away and avoids it.
Parise fails with a takedown attempt.
Parise shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Parise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones scores with a one two! Parise had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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.
Jones throws a jab when Parise was well out of range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Parise avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Parise with a poor takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Parise misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parise won't be happy with that.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Parise down.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Parise get back to his feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Parise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Parise on that attempt.
Parise has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Parise won't allow it.
Jones working Parise over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Parise drags the fight down to the ground.
Parise wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control but Parise is working from the bottom.
Parise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the action but Parise is working from the bottom.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parise defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parise shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Parise shoots in.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parise moves away.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parise tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones controlling the action here.
Parise is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Parise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parise looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control but Parise is working from the bottom.
Parise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parise stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Parise from controlling successfully.
Parise is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Parise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parise is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Parise postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Parise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Parise!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Parise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Parise wriggling away.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Parise is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Parise is rocked!
Jones avoids the attempt from Parise to control.
Oh Parise is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones working Parise over with strikes here.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Parise?
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Parise manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Parise is looking for a sweep.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parise is working hard here to advance position.
Clarence Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parise throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Parise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Parise is defending the position.
Parise is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parise avoid being mounted?
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Parise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parise looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Parise has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parise looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Parise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickerson comes to the cage accompanied by Aint I. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buster Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellavoni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bellavoni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bellavoni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellavoni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bellavoni wanted to stand there but Dickerson had control of the position.
Bellavoni throws a strike but Dickerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dickerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellavoni 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.
Dickerson wants to pass the guard but Bellavoni is keeping the position.
Bellavoni trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bellavoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickerson.
Bellavoni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bellavoni.
No joy there for Bellavoni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellavoni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bellavoni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dickerson is rocked!
Bellavoni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickerson in his tracks.
Oh Dickerson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bellavoni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dickerson throws a jab when Bellavoni was well out of range.
Bellavoni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dickerson sprawls well initially but Bellavoni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dickerson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bellavoni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dickerson is looking for a triangle but Bellavoni pushes his legs off easily.
Dickerson working for a triangle but Bellavoni defends it easily.
Dickerson seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickerson has momentary wrist control but Bellavoni slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickerson looking for a guillotine here but Bellavoni defends easily.
Dickerson is breathing heavily.
Bellavoni tries to stand but Dickerson is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson wants to sweep here but Bellavoni controlling him for the moment.
Bellavoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickerson is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bellavoni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dickerson being controlled here momentarily.
Bellavoni is looking for a triangle but Dickerson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellavoni can't keep his opponent in guard - Dickerson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dickerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bellavoni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dickerson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bellavoni takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dickerson cracks Bellavoni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bellavoni is rocked!
It looks like Antoni Bellavoni has been cut.
Dickerson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bellavoni catches Dickerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Antoni Bellavoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellavoni misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dickerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dickerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dickerson fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson stalling the fight.
Dickerson breaks from the clinch.
Bellavoni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bellavoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bellavoni shoots in but Dickerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dickerson pushes Bellavoni up against the cage in a clinch.
Dickerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bellavoni backwards.
Dickerson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dickerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bellavoni prevents it.
Dickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellavoni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bellavoni.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellavoni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bellavoni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Bellavoni misses.
Dickerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bellavoni counters with a left and a right... And another left! Dickerson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Bellavoni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniels has picked Simpson up - he's going for a ride! Daniels dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daniels tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Daniels is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Micah Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Simpson.
Simpson looks gassed!
Daniels connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Simpson to the floor! Daniels dives in looking for the finish!
Simpson is rocked!
It looks like Shawn Simpson has been cut.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson is still in real trouble! Can Daniels finish him?
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Simpson seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels is looking for a kimura here.
Daniels seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daniels tries to break free.
Simpson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Daniels with him. Daniels is trying to defend but Simpson has an arm under the chin now! Daniels grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Simpson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Diccico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franco Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Diccico!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diccico throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
Valdez throws a right hand that Diccico ducks under and follows up with a left that Diccico also avoids with ease.
Diccico checks the leg kick.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Diccico.
Valdez misses with a few strikes there.
Diccico is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Valdez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Diccico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diccico tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Diccico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diccico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diccico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valdez to the mat! Valdez manages to get full guard.
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diccico puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diccico prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Valdez actively working from the bottom here.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Diccico lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez pushes Diccico off but Diccico dives into side control.
Diccico scoring with punches and elbows.
Diccico stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Franco Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diccico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valdez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diccico can't break the clinch.
Diccico can't break the clinch.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diccico.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Diccico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diccico is trying to break free.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez throws a right and a left that Diccico avoids nicely.
Diccico fails to land the takedown.
Diccico tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
Diccico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diccico looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez kicks Diccico off and gets back to his feet.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diccico.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Diccico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diccico is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diccico slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
Some wild striking there from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diccico counters with a two punch combo.
Valdez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valdez tries a low kick but Diccico avoids it.
Valdez wants to clinch.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Diccico counters with a single leg into guard. Valdez didn't expect that.
Valdez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diccico is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Valdez.
Diccico thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Diccico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diccico fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Diccico circles away.
Diccico slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
No joy there for Valdez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valdez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diccico is out of range.
Diccico is looking to clinch.
Diccico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diccico.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diccico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A choreographed right hand from Diccico misses the target.
Diccico fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diccico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valdez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diccico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valdez is looking for a sweep.
Valdez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Diccico is breathing heavily.
Valdez looking for submissions off his back.
Valdez tries to kick Diccico off but Diccico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diccico tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valdez.
Valdez tries to kick Diccico off but Diccico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with a two punch combination.
Valdez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diccico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Valdez stuffs the takedown.
Diccico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diccico throws a body kick that misses.
Diccico takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Diccico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diccico dodges the punch combination from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez clinches but Diccico breaks the clinch
and Diccico counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valdez won't be happy with that.
Valdez is looking to reverse the position.
Valdez regains half guard.
Valdez tries to kick Diccico off but Diccico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Patrick Diccico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diccico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valdez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diccico has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diccico working the ground and pound effectively.
Valdez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diccico working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valdez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Valdez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diccico has an active guard here but Valdez has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Diccico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdez with a jab.
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
Valdez tries to clinch but Diccico moves away
and Diccico counters with a head kick.
Valdez misses with a double jab
and Diccico counters with a takedown into side control.
Diccico looks up at the clock and then as Valdez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diccico smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Valdez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diccico scores with punches from side control.
Oh Valdez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diccico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valdez sneaks out the side door and pushes Diccico away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Valdez seems to have got his legs back now.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Diccico moves out of range.
Franco Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diccico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Diccico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Valdez is predictable there
and Diccico counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valdez!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Diccico.
Diccico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
It looks like Franco Valdez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diccico putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valdez gets back to half guard.
Valdez is trying to get back to full guard.
Diccico stands up from half guard.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Diccico circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diccico counters by clinching up.
Diccico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diccico is trying to maintain a safe position but Valdez gets an underhook and turns Diccico into the cage.
Diccico jumps guard but Valdez stands there with Diccico around his waist. Diccico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diccico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diccico looking to slow down the pace here.
Diccico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franco Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Diccico.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valdez looks to land a combination but Diccico avoids it well.
Diccico blocks a jab.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diccico slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diccico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diccico slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Diccico circles away.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Diccico pushes him off.
Valdez wants to clinch
and Diccico counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valdez!
Valdez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franco Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdez is working hard here to advance position.
Valdez wants to control but Diccico is having none of it.
Valdez really wants to buck Diccico off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valdez gets back to half guard.
Valdez is trying to stand up here but Diccico is controlling him well.
Valdez looking for submissions off his back.
Diccico is thwarting Valdez's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diccico looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valdez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Valdez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Diccico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diccico winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Diccico!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Veb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank White has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super 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, BJ Veb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veb throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Veb throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Veb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like BJ Veb has been cut.
Veb shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Veb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
White looking for submissions off his back.
Veb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veb moves nicely into side control.
Veb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Veb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Veb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Veb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Veb is breathing heavily.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Veb off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Veb tries to escape the position.
White looking for the choke but no joy.
Veb prevents White from getting a body triangle.
Veb tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Veb is working hard here to advance position.
White is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Veb knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Veb for a finish.
White slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
White scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Veb is looking for a way out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veb rolls, trying to escape but White keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veb fending off the submission attempt from White.
Veb is trying to break free.
White is trying to stick to Veb's back but Veb is turning into White. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Veb.
Veb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Veb has White in his guard.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veb wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Veb is retaining full guard.
White wants to control from the top but Veb keeps moving.
Veb 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.
White wants to control from the top but Veb keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is pushing down on Veb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Veb is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
White wants to control but Veb is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veb shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Veb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Veb tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Veb is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White lands a with a good body shot.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White digs a good body shot into Veb's ribs.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Veb tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
White stays in close to Veb's body and controls the position.
Veb keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Veb is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White drops back looking for a leg! Veb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veb manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Veb's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Veb keeps moving.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White advances to half guard.
Veb won't allow White to pass to mount.
White is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Veb is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Veb is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
Veb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Veb'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.
White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
Veb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Veb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veb wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from White.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veb is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White thuds a left hand into Veb's body.
Veb fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from White.
Veb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White lands with a straight right. Veb didn't see that one coming.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veb rather than just go for the knockout.
White misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veb slips a jab and a cross from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veb tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from White misses.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Veb.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Veb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White lands a two punch combo.
White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veb can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Veb moves into full guard.
Veb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Veb wants to sweep but no luck.
Veb working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Veb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Veb is tightening it up a little... White has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! White reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! White taps out! nice BJJ there by Veb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). BJ Veb!
BJ Veb retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metsonen comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Beat It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Metsonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsonen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Grant.
Metsonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Metsonen rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metsonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grant moves into the clinch.
Metsonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metsonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metsonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metsonen misses with a head kick.
Metsonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grant pinned against the cage. Grant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metsonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metsonen is looking to control Grant's arms but Grant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metsonen has his back to the cage.
Grant tries to stall but Metsonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen missing with knees to the body.
Grant breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metsonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metsonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant darts in trying to clinch
and Metsonen counters by clinching up.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metsonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metsonen keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Metsonen has him pressed against the cage.
Metsonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Grant 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.
Metsonen has a hand on Grant's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grant takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Grant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Metsonen has worked his arm free - good work by Metsonen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grant blocks the strikes from Metsonen.
Metsonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Metsonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metsonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant is looking for a kimura but Metsonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grant to get the leverage.
Grant looks gassed!
Grant trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen wants to get back to his feet.
Grant prevents Metsonen from improving his position.
Metsonen is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metsonen tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant moves in looking to clinch but Metsonen pushes him off.
Metsonen has his takedown stuffed
and Grant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Metsonen really felt that one!
Metsonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metsonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metsonen has picked Grant up - he's going for a ride! Metsonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Grant wants to control but Metsonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Grant landing small, sideways elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to control Metsonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Metsonen.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Metsonen trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant gets back to full guard.
Grant is pulling down on Metsonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Metsonen, at least for the moment.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
Grant managing to control the position.
Grant scores with a short punch from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Metsonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grant is looking to clinch but Metsonen is avoiding it.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metsonen is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Metsonen rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metsonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Metsonen is keeping busy.
Metsonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metsonen stops a takedown attempt from Grant.
Metsonen gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt.
Martti Metsonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Grant.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Metsonen has him pressed against the cage.
Grant can't get the takedown.
Metsonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Metsonen wants to stall.
Metsonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grant.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Metsonen won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metsonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metsonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metsonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metsonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen successfully pulls guard.
Grant pushing down on Metsonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Metsonen is looking to improve his position.
Grant decides to stand and escape the position.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
Metsonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Metsonen jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Metsonen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Metsonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grant stands up from Metsonen's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant wants to clinch up but Metsonen keeps it at a distance.
Metsonen clinches but Grant breaks the clinch
and Grant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Grant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grant tries to pass to full mount but Metsonen defends it.
Metsonen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Metsonen is in trouble now - Grant has advanced to mount!
Metsonen is looking to get to half guard.
Grant wants to control the pace but Metsonen is squirming around nicely.
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grant looking for a guillotine from mount but Metsonen is having none of it.
Grant with the ground and pound from mount.
Metsonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grant controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen tries to hold on but Grant pushes him away.
Metsonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metsonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metsonen is looking to escape.
Grant controlling the action here.
Metsonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metsonen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Metsonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metsonen lands a decent punch to the body there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metsonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Metsonen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grant sneaks back into half guard.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Metsonen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Grant gets to his feet. Metsonen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metsonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metsonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metsonen moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metsonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metsonen won't be happy with that.
Metsonen wants to get back to his feet but Grant drags him back down.
Metsonen is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it.
Metsonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grant's best efforts.
Metsonen is pressing down on Grant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metsonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metsonen is working away from the top position though.
Grant gets back to full guard.
Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metsonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metsonen thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing Metsonen from standing up.
Grant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant is controlling Metsonen's posture.
Metsonen wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Metsonen won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metsonen's guard.
Metsonen wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
Metsonen wants to hit a switch here but Grant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metsonen there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen regains half guard.
Metsonen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Grant wants to pass to mount but Metsonen is defending the position.
Metsonen is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant seems to be working for a kimura but Metsonen defends the submission attempt.
Metsonen is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metsonen tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grant throwing shots but Metsonen is blocking nicely.
Grant stops Metsonen from getting back to his feet.
Grant content to control rather than advance.
Metsonen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Grant is nestled in close to Metsonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metsonen is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Metsonen wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Grant 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.
Metsonen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant really 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.
Metsonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grant in particular looking to stall.
Metsonen wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Metsonen clinches with his opponent.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant wants to break free but Metsonen has control.
The is referee keeping an eye on Metsonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Metsonen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grant looking very determined here, making life difficult for Metsonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Metsonen.
Grant covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ted Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metsonen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Grant covering up well under a series of strikes from Metsonen.
Grant trying to control the position but Metsonen manages to sink in the hooks.
Metsonen missing with strikes.
Grant tries to escape the position.
Grant turns into Metsonen and is now in his guard.
Metsonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metsonen's guard.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Metsonen wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metsonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant stalling.
Metsonen wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Metsonen gets full guard.
Metsonen is looking to stand up but Grant isn't so interested in that idea.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metsonen is looking to sweep but instead, Grant has passed into half guard.
Metsonen looking for submissions off his back.
Grant stops Metsonen from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Metsonen wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Metsonen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Metsonen.
Metsonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick from Metsonen lands but Grant takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Metsonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a single leg into guard. Metsonen didn't expect that.
Metsonen 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.
Metsonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metsonen 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.
Metsonen looking for a guillotine here but Grant defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metsonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Metsonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Metsonen's attempts to control the action.
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 Martti Metsonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Metsonen wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant counters with a takedown into side control.
Grant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grant controlling from side mount.
Metsonen gets back to half guard.
Grant is keen to just control but Metsonen is a slippery customer.
Metsonen looking for submissions off his back.
Metsonen is looking to control Grant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metsonen avoid being mounted?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metsonen is trying to escape the mount.
Grant fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grant working Metsonen over with strikes here.
Grant controlling his opponent.
Metsonen is squirming around, avoiding Grant's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen working to try and regain half guard.
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Metsonen working to try and regain half guard.
Grant is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Metsonen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Grant controlling the pace for now.
Grant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Metsonen looks a forlorn figure.
Metsonen is rocked!
Metsonen taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Metsonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Metsonen is squirming around, avoiding Grant's attempts to control the action.
Metsonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Metsonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grant controlling from the full mount.
Metsonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Metsonen is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metsonen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen missing with punches from the bottom.
Metsonen moves into full guard.
Metsonen keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Metsonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Grant throwing strikes from guard but Metsonen blocks nicely.
Metsonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metsonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grant's guard.
Metsonen won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Metsonen working some strikes from top position.
Grant throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Metsonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Grant!
Ted Grant is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarcus Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dunlap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeMarcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlap lands with a nice body punch.
Dunlap shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Dunlap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunlap throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunlap's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dunlap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunlap misses with the head strike.
Johnson pushes Dunlap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dunlap is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson gets through Dunlap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson keeps control of Dunlap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Dunlap is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Dunlap throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Dunlap looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunlap could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dunlap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dunlap.
Dunlap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunlap has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Dunlap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Dunlap is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Oh Dunlap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Dunlap! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMarcus Johnson!
DeMarcus Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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