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SFC 66 - Wood vs. Laurier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Urban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Urban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Urban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrews avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrews slaps away a takedown attempt from Urban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrews - that will leave a mark!
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Urban circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urban is defended easily by Andrews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Urban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Urban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Urban blocks it.
Urban looking for a takedown.
Andrews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrews misses with a knee to the head.
Andrews slowing the pace effectively.
Urban has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andrews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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.
Urban goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Urban shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Urban.
Andrews looks for the body kick but Urban saw that one coming.
Urban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jerry Urban has been cut.
Urban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urban looks for a takedown but Andrews sprawls well.
Urban shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urban dives in and grabs Andrews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes down on Urban's head and hops out.
Urban closes the distance and clinches up with Andrews, looking for a takedown. Urban pushes Andrews against the cage but Andrews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews throws a head kick but Urban moves out of range.
Urban tries for a takedown but Andrews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrews scores with a kick to the body.
Urban is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Urban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Urban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urban fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrews throws a nice looking combination but Urban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urban fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Urban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews is looking to clinch.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urban manages to avoid it.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Urban is avoiding it.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urban manages to avoid it.
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.
Urban shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Urban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Urban darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Urban wants to free his trapped foot but Andrews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.
Urban is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urban moves into full mount! Andrews won't be happy about that!
Andrews wants to control but Urban is having none of it.
Andrews working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urban moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Andrews has worked his arm free - good work by Andrews!
Urban tries to advance to mount but Andrews denies him.
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
Urban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Urban looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urban passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Andrews!
Andrews can't escape the position.
Urban wants to finish this one by submission but Andrews is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Urban.
Urban is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Andrews has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Andrews!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urban wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Andrews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Urban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews tries to clinch but Urban is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Urban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urban blocks a head kick by Andrews.
Urban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrews circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urban shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Urban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Urban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Urban on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Urban.
Andrews tries to clinch but Urban is having none of it.
Andrews wants to clinch.
Urban looks for a takedown but Andrews sprawls well.
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.
Urban avoids the head kick by Andrews.
Urban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
Urban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Urban persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urban checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Urban.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Urban misses with a takedown attempt - Andrews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Urban.
Paul Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrews thows a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews throws a wild body kick that Urban sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Andrews!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, stranglehold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reuf lands a right hook to the body.
Reuf Reuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reuf lands with an overhand left.
Reuf scores with a hook to the body. Mir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reuf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reuf cracks Mir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reuf lands the left hand.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Reuf cracks Mir with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mir falls to his knees and Reuf doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuf Reuf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Guerilla Radio by RATM. Junior has chosen Tarde Demais as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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245 lbs
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243 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fails with the takedown.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith cracks Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Hermio Junior has been cut.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matt Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
Junior lands a with a good body shot.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior postures up.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Junior from standing up.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior looks gassed!
Smith wants to stand but Junior is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith drops Junior with a beautiful combination! Junior stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Smith connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Junior to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrison Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrison Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
It looks like Robin Brooks has been cut.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Garrison Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steele looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Brooks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brooks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brooks wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Steele is trying to get back to his feet.
Steele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steele tries to get out of the position.
Brooks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steele.
Brooks digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Brooks throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele swinging wilding here.
Steele throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
Steele works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks scores with a takedown into Steele's guard.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brooks prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks connects with a couple of short punches.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Brooks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks lands an elbow.
Steele is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Steele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Steele is trying to buck Brooks off.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brooks.
Steele is trying to buck Brooks off.
Brooks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steele some visible discomfort.
Brooks cracks Steele with a big elbow.
Steele is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brooks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garrison Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Brooks.
Brooks misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Brooks drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steele is trying to buck Brooks off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrison Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Brooks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Brooks misses
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Brooks takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Brooks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up Robin Brooks's cut even more.
Steele looks to land a combination. Brooks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brooks throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands a lovely overhand right.
Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Steele throws a combination. Brooks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooks.
The cut above Robin Brooks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steele connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Brooks! He's out on his feet! Steele rushes in and drops Brooks with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garrison Steele!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gino Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Harty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Harty!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr ducks right into an uppercut from Harty.
Harty keeps the fight on the outside.
Harty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harty has a takedown stuffed.
Harty misses with the combination.
Harty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harty.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harty is looking to clinch.
Harty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harty digs a good body shot into Carr's ribs.
Harty misses with a low kick.
Duncan Harty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr tries to clinch
and Harty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harty.
Harty is working for takedown but Carr is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harty has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carr is trying to keep an underhook but Harty manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harty pulls his head out easily.
Harty is keen to just control but Carr is a slippery customer.
Harty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harty stops Carr from getting back to his feet.
Harty escapes and gets back to his feet.
Carr gets caught flat footed, as Harty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harty looks gassed!
Harty gets to his feet. Carr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carr fails with the takedown
and Harty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carr!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr is looking to improve his position but Harty isn't that keen on the idea.
Harty unloading with bombs!
Harty with a couple of short strikes.
Harty controlling the position easily from mount.
Harty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harty working the ground and pound effectively.
Harty working for a submission but Carr is keeping him at bay.
Harty with a couple of short strikes.
Carr tries to reverse the position but Harty maintains control.
Harty is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Harty extends the arm and Carr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Harty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Live To Win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Hopp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Hopp ducks down to avoid it.
Walker motions for Hopp to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walker is looking to stand up but Hopp isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopp looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopp is controlling him.
Hopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopp trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Hopp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walker pushes Hopp off and gets back to his feet.
Hopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker closes the distance and pushes Hopp back into the cage.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Hopp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Hopp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Hopp from controlling successfully.
Hopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopp throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Hopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Hopp from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopp.
Hopp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Hopp getting side control.
Hopp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopp slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopp is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hopp to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Hopp is controlling him
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopp.
Hopp wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
Hopp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hopp dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Wandy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopp swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Hopp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hopp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walker shoots and misses
and Hopp counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Hopp looking to pass the guard.
Walker is looking to stand up but Hopp isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopp looking to pass the guard.
Walker wants to stand up but Hopp is controlling him.
Hopp trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Hopp passes Walker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walker!
Walker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hopp.
Hopp scoring with strikes but Walker is staying in there.
Hopp is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hopp wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Hopp landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hopp punching from mount but Walker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hopp has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hopp looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hopp with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hopp wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Hopp fails to advance to Walker's back.
Hopp controlling from the full mount.
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.
Hopp has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hopp looking to finish Walker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walker!
Hopp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walker?
Hopp fails to move to back control.
Hopp thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hopp dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hopp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Hopp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walker is trying to stand.
Hopp is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopp works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Walker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hopp gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Walker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hopp lets go of the hold and Walker can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Hopp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Caspar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. BJ Caspar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Caspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Caspar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caspar wants to get back to full guard.
Caspar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Caspar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caspar tries to clinch up.
Stark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stark lands in his opponent's guard.
Caspar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caspar is working hard here to advance position.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Caspar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Caspar is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caspar looking for a sweep. Not yet Caspar, not yet.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Caspar working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Caspar throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Caspar gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stark as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Caspar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stark! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Stark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sullyvan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade Wilson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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24
246 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Sullyvan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullyvan tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sullyvan prevents it.
Johnny Sullyvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullyvan avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson has Sullyvan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullyvan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sullyvan tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Sullyvan working hard to break the clinch.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sullyvan being controlled here momentarily.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullyvan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullyvan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Sullyvan won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Sullyvan wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Wilson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sullyvan defends well.
Sullyvan looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilson won't allow Sullyvan to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullyvan keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sullyvan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sullyvan keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Sullyvan being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Sullyvan dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson trying to control the action but Sullyvan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullyvan defends it nicely.
Sullyvan throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullyvan, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson jumps guard.
Sullyvan won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sullyvan is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullyvan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sullyvan wants to get up but he can't break Wilson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullyvan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullyvan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson has his foot on Sullyvan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullyvan works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson has control of Sullyvan's left arm, preventing Sullyvan from doing any damage.
Wilson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sullyvan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sullyvan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sullyvan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson controls Sullyvan momentarily but Sullyvan frees himself.
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.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullyvan manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullyvan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullyvan tries to escape but Wilson is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson 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. This is the final round!
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Sullyvan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Sullyvan is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Sullyvan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sullyvan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wilson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sullyvan's back instead.
Sullyvan trying to get back to his feet but Wilson is in full control for now.
Sullyvan covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tightening his grip on Sullyvan, looking for the choke.
Sullyvan is keeping busy.
Wilson tightening his grip on Sullyvan, looking for the choke.
Wilson misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sullyvan.
Sullyvan trying to control the hands but Wilson breaks the grip.
Wilson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sullyvan is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sullyvan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wilson.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson misses with punches from the back.
Wilson throwing sloppy strikes.
Wilson tries to keep control of the position but Sullyvan is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is persistently looking for the submission but Sullyvan is defending it well.
Wilson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Johnny Sullyvan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson cracks Sullyvan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sullyvan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Slade Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson is persistently looking for the submission but Sullyvan is defending it well.
Wilson is hanging on to Sullyvan's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baron Von Barva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Barva's entrance music is Imperial March. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
161 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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23
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Von Barva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Barva misses with a kick to the body.
Von Barva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Von Barva.
Von Barva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor moves nicely into side control.
Taylor scoring with punches and elbows.
Von Barva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Taylor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Barva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Barva tries to escape but Taylor is in control.
Taylor lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Barva to see if he's OK.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Barva keeps working.
Taylor tries to move to mount but Von Barva blocks the move with his legs.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Barva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taylor wants to control but Von Barva is keeping him busy.
Von Barva is pushing Taylor's head away, looking to escape. Taylor manages to hold on to the position though.
Von Barva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Barva prevents Taylor from moving into mount.
Von Barva wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Von Barva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Barva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Von Barva.
Von Barva tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Von Barva ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Barva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushes down on Von Barva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor stalling.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Barva defending well though.
Von Barva has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Von Barva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Barva misses with a head kick.
Von Barva avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Von Barva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Barva misses with a kick to the body.
Von Barva is looking to clinch.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Von Barva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Barva throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Von Barva.
Von Barva doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
No joy there for Von Barva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Barva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the action but Von Barva is working from the bottom.
Taylor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Taylor landing strikes.
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Von Barva tries to escape but Taylor is in control.
Von Barva taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.
Taylor landing strikes.
Taylor lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Barva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taylor is working Von Barva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Von Barva wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
Von Barva is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Von Barva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taylor connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Barva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Taylor landing strikes from the mount.
Travis Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Von Barva is rocked!
Von Barva is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Von Barva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Barva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Von Barva seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Barva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Taylor cracks Von Barva with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Taylor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfred Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for George Wood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilfred Laurier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Laurier moves out of range easily.
Wood misses the jab.
A big left from Wood misses.
Laurier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laurier's guard.
Wood wants to stand but Laurier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wood postures up.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laurier managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to stand but Laurier is controlling from the bottom.
Wood stands up and waves to Laurier to follow him.
Laurier lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.
Laurier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laurier tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laurier trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laurier manages to get himself to full guard.
Laurier working a defensive guard here.
Wood stands and steps away. Laurier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laurier slips a straight right by Wood.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Laurier's shoulder, as Laurier tries to avoid the shot.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Laurier moved out of range nicely.
Laurier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Laurier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Laurier misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Wood catches Laurier right on the button with a cross.
Laurier lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood takes one on the button.
Laurier swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Laurier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laurier missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laurier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurier.
Wood throws a series of punches but Laurier avoids them all with ease.
Wood slips a jab from Laurier.
Laurier staying out of range there.
Laurier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laurier asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Laurier misses with the ground and pound.
Laurier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.
Wood tries to buck Laurier off but Laurier is having none of it.
Laurier working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laurier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laurier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilfred Laurier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laurier defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Laurier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laurier's head backwards.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Laurier just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
George Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laurier counters with a leg kick.
Laurier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Laurier slips the punch.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laurier misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood avoids the body shot from Laurier.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurier is just out of range.
Laurier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Laurier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wood swinging wilding here.
A lazy left from Laurier finds it's target.
Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Laurier to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurier lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wood looking to control.
Laurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurier wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
Laurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wood is looking to stand up but Laurier isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laurier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Laurier's head.
Laurier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Wood leaves Laurier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood throws a leg kick but Laurier moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laurier. Laurier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laurier moves away from the strike by Wood.
A head kick by Wood misses
and Laurier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wood won't be happy with that.
Laurier is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
What's Wood going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Laurier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Laurier drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Laurier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wood regains half guard.
Wood wants to sweep but Laurier has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood dodges the ground and pound from Laurier.
Wood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laurier.
Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Laurier asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wood is looking to regain half guard here but Laurier keeps moving and retains side control.
Laurier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Laurier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laurier working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Laurier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood misses the body punch
and Laurier counters with a shoot takedown. Wood fights it but they end up in guard.
Laurier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Laurier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wood controls Laurier momentarily but Laurier frees himself.
Laurier stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Laurier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laurier thows a big elbow that misses.
Laurier looking to pass the guard.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laurier.
Laurier stops Wood from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laurier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Laurier moved out of range nicely.
Laurier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laurier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Laurier is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laurier's guard.
Laurier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well.
Wood postures up.
Laurier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wood wanted to stand there but Laurier had control of the position.
Laurier has his hands on Wood's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilfred Laurier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood wanted to stand there but Laurier had control of the position.
Wood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wood trying to control but Laurier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood wants to get up but he can't break Laurier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laurier keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laurier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laurier defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Laurier misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Laurier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wood's half guard.
Laurier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laurier is looking to stall here but Wood recovers full guard.
Laurier won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laurier wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Laurier really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laurier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurier.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Laurier off the cage and back into rage.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood staying out of range there.
Laurier misses with a wild body shot.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Laurier counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Laurier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laurier.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Laurier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laurier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laurier looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard.
Laurier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurier is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Laurier misses.
Laurier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Laurier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Laurier trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
Laurier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wood gets full guard.
Laurier pushes down on Wood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laurier is just content to waste time from the top position. Wood takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood pushes Laurier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laurier looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Wood looks for the body kick but Laurier saw that one coming.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Laurier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Laurier can't escape the position.
Wood content just to control the position here.
Laurier is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is really struggling to control Laurier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wood controlling the position easily from mount.
Wood tries to control but Laurier wriggling away.
Wood controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Laurier dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurier was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Laurier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Laurier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
so Laurier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laurier's guard.
Wood looking to pass the guard.
Wood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laurier's guard.
Laurier managing to control the position.
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.
Laurier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laurier is proving hard to escape from.
Laurier is controlling Wood's posture.
Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laurier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laurier managing to control the position.
Wood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laurier keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laurier holds on and takes a little breather.
Laurier looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Laurier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laurier is proving hard to escape from.
Wilfred Laurier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laurier is trying to keep Wood in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Wood connects with a body shot.
Wood dips to his left and cracks Laurier with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Laurier misses the shot to the body.
Wood throws a head kick that misses
and Laurier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wood thinking.
George Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurier dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Laurier's head and hops out.
Laurier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Jab by Wood.
Laurier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Laurier moved out of range.
Laurier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laurier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laurier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wood keeping full guard, as Laurier tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Laurier.
I've got Laurier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Laurier!
Wilfred Laurier is the new light heavyweight champion!
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