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SFC 49 - Johnson vs. Taylor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Muggerud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Muggerud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muggerud thuds his right hand into Reuf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muggerud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Muggerud could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reuf throws a lazy right hand but Muggerud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muggerud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Muggerud.
Reuf throws the left hand but Muggerud avoids the punch easily.
Reuf misses with a series of wild punches.
Muggerud slips a jab from Reuf.
Muggerud waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Reuf.
Muggerud misses with a two punch combination.
Muggerud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Muggerud misses its intended target.
Reuf misses with a straight left.
Reuf thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuf moves out of range as Muggerud strikes.
Reuf misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Muggerud.
Muggerud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reuf throws the left hand but Muggerud avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reuf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muggerud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reuf throws a hook to the side of Muggerud's head but Muggerud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reuf misses with a double jab
and Muggerud counters with a nice uppercut.
Reuf throws a looping overhand right but Muggerud ducks down to avoid it.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reuf walks into a jab.
Reuf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reuf misses with a hook to the body
and Muggerud counters with a nice uppercut.
Reuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muggerud moves away.
Reuf moves forwards but Muggerud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muggerud scores with a one two! Reuf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muggerud fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muggerud slips under a jab from Reuf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muggerud!
Muggerud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reuf misses the body punch
letting Muggerud counter with a right hand.
Muggerud misses with a straight right.
Reuf looks to land a right hand but Muggerud moved out of range.
Muggerud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reuf counters with a big uppercut that knocks Muggerud off his feet! Reuf dives into side control looking to finish!
Muggerud is rocked!
It looks like Lawrence Muggerud has been cut.
Muggerud is breathing heavily.
Reuf decides to stand back up. Reuf steps back and let's Muggerud get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Reuf.
Reuf scores with a jab to the body.
Muggerud is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reuf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muggerud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reuf waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Muggerud. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Muggerud to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf stands up from Muggerud's guard - Reuf perhaps looking for a knockout.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Reuf knocks Muggerud out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reuf Reuf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Ken is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Ken!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Boyle catches Ken right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Boyle misses its intended target.
Ken misses with an uppercut.
Boyle misses with a straight right.
Boyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Ken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Ken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Don Ken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ken.
Ken closes the distance and clinches up with Boyle, looking for a takedown. Ken pushes Boyle against the cage but Boyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyle throws a hook to the side of Ken's head but Ken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ken swinging wilding here.
Ken shoots in for a takedown but Boyle shows good takedown defense.
Dave Boyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Ken.
Boyle lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyle digs a good body shot into Ken's ribs.
Boyle thuds his right hand into Ken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyle is fending him off so far but Ken persists. Nope, Boyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Ken throws a combination that misses
letting Boyle counter with a right hand.
Ken looks gassed!
Ken fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ken takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ken is defended easily by Boyle.
BOOM! Boyle lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ken. Ken tries to recover but Boyle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ken lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Boyle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between brian tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasko Eratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, brian tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasko Eratore!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eratore dodges the punch combination from tomas.
tomas loads up on a big right hand but Eratore slips the punch.
Eratore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eratore drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Eratore as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! tomas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Eratore! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lasko Eratore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubberboot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. James Brown The Big Payback kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rubberboot avoids it really well and circles away.
Solomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubberboot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Solomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rubberboot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rubberboot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubberboot is just out of range.
Rubberboot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solomon.
Rubberboot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solomon circles away quickly and effectively.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubberboot is just out of range.
Solomon feints and as Rubberboot raises his hands in defense, Solomon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubberboot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubberboot wants to stand but Solomon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubberboot, not yet.
Rubberboot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubberboot keeping full guard, as Solomon tries to pass.
Rubberboot wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
Rubberboot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rubberboot takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubberboot is working for takedown but Solomon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Solomon keeps control of Rubberboot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solomon gets control of Rubberboot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Solomon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Solomon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubberboot defends well.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubberboot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Rubberboot from controlling successfully.
Rubberboot tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Rubberboot from controlling successfully.
Solomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubberboot is aware though and is defending well.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubberboot postures up in Solomon's guard and throws a big left but Solomon blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Rubberboot wants to get back to striking at distance but Solomon won't allow it.
Rubberboot wants to get back to striking at distance but Solomon won't allow it.
Solomon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rubberboot pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Rubberboot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Solomon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubberboot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rubberboot counter with a right hand.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rubberboot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brendan Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt
and Rubberboot counters with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rubberboot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rubberboot is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubberboot walks away with a smile on his face. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solomon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice cross by Rubberboot.
Rubberboot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solomon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubberboot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solomon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rubberboot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubberboot gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubberboot escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanGuy Rubberboot 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.
Rubberboot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rubberboot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solomon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubberboot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubberboot. That's going to slow Solomon down.
Rubberboot lands a two punch combo.
Rubberboot throws a head kick that half lands.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubberboot manages to avoid it.
Solomon with a poor takedown
letting Rubberboot counter with a right hand.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubberboot.
Solomon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubberboot connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubberboot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rubberboot!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solomon looking to control but Rubberboot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rubberboot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Solomon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rubberboot tries to buck Solomon off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Solomon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubberboot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubberboot is trying to reverse the position but instead Solomon has taken his back - oops!
Rubberboot is trying to get back to his feet but Solomon has full control of the position and if anything, Rubberboot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rubberboot trying to control the hands but Solomon won't let him.
Solomon is persistently looking for the submission but Rubberboot is defending it well.
Rubberboot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Solomon.
Rubberboot wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Rubberboot turns into Solomon and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubberboot's guard.
Rubberboot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rubberboot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubberboot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solomon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Rubberboot keeps moving.
Solomon prevents Rubberboot from getting back to his feet.
Solomon stands and throws Rubberboot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rubberboot is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Solomon tries for a takedown but Rubberboot circles away easily
and Rubberboot counters with a three punch combo that has Solomon backing up. Solomon nods at Rubberboot to acknowledge the strikes.
Solomon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rubberboot is trying to stand.
Solomon wants to pass to mount but Rubberboot is defending the position.
Rubberboot is looking to escape.
Solomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rubberboot kicks Solomon off and gets back to his feet.
Solomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubberboot circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brendan Solomon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rubberboot gets the takedown into side control.
Rubberboot wants to stand but Solomon has his arm trapped.
Rubberboot taking a break here but Solomon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Solomon gets full guard.
Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Solomon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rubberboot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubberboot is desperately trying to improve his position but Solomon has a good base and remains in mount.
Rubberboot gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rubberboot holding both Solomon 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rubberboot is trying to break free.
Rubberboot turns into Solomon and is now in his guard.
Solomon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rubberboot rolls with it to try and escape but Solomon cranks on the arm and Rubberboot is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Solomon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rigatoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Rigatoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rigatoni defends it nicely.
Gary McGuinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown but Rigatoni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuinness looks for a takedown but Rigatoni sprawls well.
Joey Rigatoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary McGuinness.
Rigatoni shoots and misses
and McGuinness counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuinness.
McGuinness drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGuinness jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rigatoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuinness wants to control from the top but Rigatoni keeps moving.
Rigatoni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McGuinness is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rigatoni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McGuinness's back instead.
McGuinness is trying to break free.
Rigatoni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni throwing damaging strikes from the back! McGuinness could be in trouble here!
McGuinness avoids the strikes from Rigatoni.
Rigatoni is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften McGuinness up.
McGuinness covers up after that shot from Rigatoni.
Rigatoni landing with strikes.
McGuinness breaks Rigatoni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGuinness slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rigatoni keeping moving, preventing McGuinness from controlling successfully.
Rigatoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigatoni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuinness postures up in Rigatoni's guard and throws a big left but Rigatoni blocks it.
McGuinness is looking to work some ground and pound but Rigatoni has wrist control.
Rigatoni throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuinness controlling from the top position.
Rigatoni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rigatoni is breathing heavily.
McGuinness wants to control but Rigatoni is having none of it.
Rigatoni blocks McGuinness's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness can't escape the position.
Rigatoni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rigatoni lands with some strikes.
Rigatoni landing strikes from the mount and McGuinness is in trouble!
McGuinness tries to improve his position but Rigatoni has taken his back! Rigatoni has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McGuinness tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rigatoni pushes McGuinness away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Rigatoni!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amoroso comes to the cage accompanied by Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Knight!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Amoroso.
Amoroso is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Amoroso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
Amoroso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Amoroso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amoroso manages to break the clinch.
Knight instigates a clinch.
Knight wants the takedown. Amoroso is fighting it off but Knight persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Amoroso's guard against the cage.
Amoroso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight tries to stand but Amoroso is controlling from the bottom.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight wants to control from the top but Amoroso keeps moving.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amoroso is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea.
Amoroso keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Amoroso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Amoroso has escaped and now he's on top!
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amoroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.
Knight stands up over Amoroso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Amoroso is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amoroso has Knight pulled in close to control his posture.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight stands up over Amoroso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight wants to stand but Amoroso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Amoroso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amoroso is looking to sweep but instead, Knight has passed into half guard.
Knight stops Amoroso from getting back to his feet.
Amoroso is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso is in trouble now - Knight has advanced to mount!
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knight working for a guillotine from mount but Amoroso is in no mood to give up.
Knight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knight content just to control the position here.
Knight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control the action but instead Amoroso gets a body lock and reverses into Knight's guard! Nice work!
Amoroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.
Amoroso is breathing heavily.
Amoroso is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knight wants to control but Amoroso is keeping him busy.
Amoroso can't do much from the bottom here.
Amoroso trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
Knight tries for a kimura but Amoroso is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight wants to take a breather but Amoroso is having none of it.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Amoroso!
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight cracks Amoroso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amoroso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amoroso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amoroso is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Amoroso trying to control but Knight postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight is pressing down on Amoroso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amoroso is holding on for now.
Knight is keen to just control but Amoroso is a slippery customer.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amoroso is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Amoroso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amoroso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amoroso tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Amoroso is trying to break free.
Amoroso working hard to break the clinch.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amoroso tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Knight decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amoroso trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amoroso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amoroso, into his guard.
Amoroso keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Amoroso is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight pushing down on Amoroso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amoroso tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight is stalling here. Amoroso is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amoroso has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Amoroso pulls his head out easily.
Amoroso is looking to stall here but Knight recovers full guard.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knight instigates a clinch.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Amoroso holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Knight digs a right hand into Amoroso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amoroso's gas tank.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amoroso backwards.
Amoroso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Amoroso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight has Amoroso pressed against the cage, preventing Amoroso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amoroso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amoroso tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Amoroso is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight pulls Amoroso into guard.
Knight trying to control the position here.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amoroso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Amoroso is having none of it.
Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steven Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight fails to move to back control.
Knight lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amoroso hang on?
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amoroso tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
Knight controlling from mount.
Amoroso regains half guard.
Knight controlling the action here.
Knight is pressing down on Amoroso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amoroso is holding on for now.
Knight throwing shots but Amoroso is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amoroso wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Amoroso.
Knight wants to control but Amoroso is keeping him busy.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Amoroso defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amoroso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amoroso.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amoroso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amoroso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amoroso throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
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.
Amoroso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight blocks a jab.
Julio Amoroso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amoroso did well to prevent Knight getting side control.
Knight passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amoroso!
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.
Knight looking to control but Amoroso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight blocks Amoroso's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Amoroso is trying desperately to improve position.
Steven Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Knight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Valjean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjean has chosen Saftey dance as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
167 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Valjean!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac avoids the head kick by Valjean.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shellac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valjean can pounce on him.
Shellac slips under a jab.
Valjean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jean Valjean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses.
Valjean misses with a wild body shot.
Valjean misses with a head kick.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses.
Shellac avoids the body shot from Valjean.
Shellac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valjean.
Valjean misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shellac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valjean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shellac moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valjean - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac lands an elbow just above Valjean 's eye.
Shellac breaks the clinch.
Shellac wants to clinch.
Shellac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellac checks the leg kick.
Shellac goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valjean throws a series of punches but Shellac moves out of range.
A big left from Valjean misses.
Valjean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valjean swings for the body but Shellac moves out of range.
Valjean feints and then cracks Shellac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shellac down.
Shellac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shellac is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellac moves out of range as Valjean strikes.
Shellac defending well as Valjean loads up on a big left hand.
Shellac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valjean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valjean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shellac moves away.
Shellac throws a head kick that Valjean semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shellac tries a head kick but it misses.
Shellac throws a series of punches but Valjean avoids them all with ease.
Shellac avoids the head kick by Valjean.
Valjean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shellac counters with a nice body kick.
Valjean misses with a jab to the body
and Shellac counters with an outside leg kick.
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valjean throws a lazy right hand but Shellac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valjean scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jacques Shellac has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valjean throws a hook to the side of Shellac's head but Shellac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valjean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shellac rather than just go for the knockout.
Shellac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valjean throws a hook to the side of Shellac's head but Shellac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shellac feints and then cracks Valjean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valjean down.
Valjean thows a leg kick but Shellac checks it
and Shellac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shellac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valjean wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Valjean.
Valjean misses with a punch to the body.
Valjean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shellac's efforts to push away.
Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shellac tries a head kick but it misses.
Valjean throws a head kick but Shellac moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjean misses the body punch
and Valjean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valjean misses with a looping right.
Valjean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shellac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shellac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valjean misses the shot to the body.
Shellac slips under a jab.
Valjean looks to score with a jab to the body but Shellac is just out of range.
Valjean throws a body kick that misses.
Valjean throws a leg kick but Shellac moved away.
Valjean throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valjean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shellac.
Shellac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valjean throws out the jab.
Shellac lands a high kick!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Shellac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Shellac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Valjean is predictable there
and Shellac counters with a nice leg kick.
Shellac moves into the clinch.
Valjean misses with a punch on the inside.
Valjean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shellac manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Valjean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Valjean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valjean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valjean misses with a double jab
and Shellac counters with a head kick. That will keep Valjean thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Valjean is rocked!
It looks like Jean Valjean has been cut.
Shellac lands with a big left! Valjean is wobbled badly! Shellac comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Valjean to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacques Shellac!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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, Chico Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giovanni's waist but Giovanni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Giovanni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn has closed the distance and engaged Giovanni in a clinch.
Penn has picked Giovanni up - he's going for a ride! Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Giovanni is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Giovanni is looking to escape.
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Giovanni is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Giovanni and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giovanni keeps working.
Giovanni wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.
Penn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Giovanni looks calm but he's in trouble here. Penn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Giovanni is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Penn lets go of the hold and Giovanni can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by Mainlining Murder. Jimmy Esperanza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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231 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza takes the fight into the clinch.
Esperanza trying to stall but Storm improves his position.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esperanza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Storm tries to break free but Esperanza pushes him back against the cage.
Esperanza slowing the pace effectively.
Esperanza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Esperanza as the two fighters clinch.
Esperanza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esperanza.
Esperanza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Storm is keeping busy.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esperanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esperanza crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Storm is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esperanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esperanza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esperanza scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Esperanza.
Esperanza landing knees to the body.
Esperanza tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Esperanza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esperanza lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Esperanza.
Esperanza jumps into guard, dragging Storm to the mat.
Esperanza 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.
Esperanza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Storm!
Esperanza wants to control the pace but Storm is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esperanza throwing strikes here but Storm is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Esperanza trying to control but Storm is having none of it.
Esperanza has control of Storm's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Storm regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.
Storm is working hard here to advance position.
Esperanza has control of Storm's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Storm regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Esperanza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Storm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Storm tries to get out of the position.
Storm is trying to escape the mount.
Esperanza looking to ground and pound but Storm is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Esperanza has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Esperanza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Storm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esperanza with the ground and pound from mount.
Esperanza working for a submission but Storm is keeping him at bay.
Esperanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esperanza wants to control the pace but Storm is squirming around nicely.
Esperanza prevents Storm from getting the reversal.
Esperanza goes for an armbar but Storm turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Storm.
Esperanza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Esperanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to control from the top but Esperanza keeps moving.
Esperanza has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Esperanza is keeping the position.
Esperanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Esperanza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Esperanza tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm tries to clinch
and Esperanza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Esperanza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Esperanza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm just content to control the position.
Esperanza is looking to reverse the position.
Storm laying and praying for a moment but Esperanza takes advantage and regains half guard.
Esperanza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Esperanza is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza wants to control but Storm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Esperanza has Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Esperanza wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esperanza.
Esperanza connects with a knee to the head.
Storm tries for a takedown but Esperanza manages to get underhooks.
Esperanza breaks the clinch.
Esperanza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esperanza tries to clinch but Storm moves away
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
Esperanza scores with a knee to the head.
Esperanza crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Esperanza tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza looking to stall.
Esperanza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Esperanza is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Esperanza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Esperanza lands a knee to the body.
Esperanza crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Esperanza lands a good knee to the midsection. Storm won't want to take too many of those.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Esperanza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esperanza tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Esperanza lands a nice knee to the body.
Esperanza looking for a takedown.
Esperanza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm tries to clinch but Esperanza moves away
and Esperanza counters with a good low kick that Storm was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esperanza.
Esperanza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Esperanza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Esperanza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esperanza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jimmy Esperanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Esperanza counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esperanza has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Esperanza misses with a knee strike.
Esperanza blocks an elbow strike.
Storm tries to circle away but Esperanza has him pinned against the cage.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Esperanza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storm up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Esperanza is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esperanza effectively controlling the action here.
Esperanza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Storm.
Esperanza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Esperanza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch.
Esperanza is stalling here.
Esperanza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esperanza lands a good knee to the midsection. Storm won't want to take too many of those.
Jimmy Esperanza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esperanza breaks from the clinch.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Esperanza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esperanza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Esperanza shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esperanza can pounce on him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Esperanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esperanza, right into the meat.
Esperanza throws a head kick that misses.
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Esperanza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Esperanza trying to land knees to the body.
Esperanza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Esperanza wants to stall.
Esperanza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esperanza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esperanza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Esperanza misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esperanza avoids the elbow strike from Storm, against the cage.
Esperanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Esperanza slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Storm counters by clinching up.
Storm wants to stall.
Esperanza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esperanza trying to land knees to the body.
Esperanza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esperanza scores a nice knee to the body.
Esperanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Esperanza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Esperanza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esperanza looking to stall.
Esperanza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esperanza blocks the elbow strike.
Esperanza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Storm tries to stall but Esperanza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
Esperanza avoiding damage.
Esperanza is trying to maintain a safe position but Storm gets an underhook and turns Esperanza into the cage.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
Storm is trying to break free.
Esperanza tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but Esperanza blocks with his arms.
Esperanza wants to break free but Storm has control.
Storm tries for a takedown but Esperanza manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Esperanza.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esperanza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jimmy Esperanza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esperanza pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esperanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esperanza fails with the takedown.
Storm tries to clinch
and Esperanza counters with a leg kick.
Esperanza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Esperanza working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza 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.
Esperanza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Esperanza controlling Storm's posture.
Lance Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Esperanza gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esperanza blocks it with crossed arms.
Esperanza crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Esperanza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esperanza tries to clinch
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Esperanza.
Well Esperanza 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Esperanza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. The key to victory for Corey Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Taylor working Johnson over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Taylor tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Taylor trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Taylor is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Taylor has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, Travis Taylor just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Taylor throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Corey Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Taylor misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
A big right from Taylor misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
Johnson tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taylor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Johnson moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Taylor throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into rage.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Taylor slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Johnson works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Taylor misses.
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 Corey Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Taylor throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Travis Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!
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