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MCC 52: Showtime PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cris has chosen Tiga & Zyntherius - Blue Sunglasses Tom Middleton's Cosmos Re-Edit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Manchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Cris!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cris gets tackled into the cage by Manchester. Manchester maintains the clinch.
Cris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manchester's efforts to push away.
Manchester tries a knee to the head but Cris blocks it.
Manchester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cris has him pressed against the cage.
Cris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cris lands an uppercut.
Cris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cris leaning against his opponent.
Manchester breaks from the clinch.
Cris with a poor takedown
and Manchester counters by clinching up.
Manchester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cris.
Peter Manchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cris.
Cris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manchester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manchester looking to stall.
Manchester leaning against his opponent.
Cris misses with a punch to the body.
Manchester tries to break free but Cris pushes him back against the cage.
Manchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cris has his takedown stuffed
and Manchester counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester moves into the clinch successfully.
Manchester tries to break the clinch but Cris is controlling the position.
Manchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manchester scores with a kick to the body.
Manchester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manchester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manchester is trying to break the clinch but Cris has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manchester breaks from the clinch.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cris as he jumps to the side.
Cris tries to clinch but Manchester moves away
letting Manchester counter with a right hand.
Manchester scores with a takedown into Cris's guard.
Cris keeping full guard, as Manchester tries to pass.
Manchester is looking to stand up but Cris won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manchester is looking to clinch but Cris is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manchester is defended easily by Cris.
Cris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peter Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cris looks gassed!
Cris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manchester counters with a series of strikes. Cris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manchester has Cris up against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchester clinches with his opponent.
Manchester breaks the clinch.
Manchester rushes Cris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cris fails to pull guard.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchester takes the fight into the clinch.
Manchester tries to land knees in the clinch but Cris avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchester manages to break the clinch.
Manchester closes the distance and pushes Cris back into the cage.
Manchester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manchester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cris.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but Cris shows good takedown defense.
Manchester scores with a nice right hand.
Manchester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cris's head.
Manchester lands a high kick!
Manchester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cris.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manchester was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manchester content just to control the position here.
Cris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manchester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Cris. No joy for Manchester on that attempt.
Manchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchester circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manchester counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manchester.
Cris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manchester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manchester wants to get up but he can't break Cris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manchester looking to pass the guard.
Cris wants to stand but Manchester is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cris on the ground.
Cris pushes Manchester off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manchester as he jumps to the side.
Cris is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manchester.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manchester.
Cris gets tackled into the cage by Manchester. Manchester maintains the clinch.
Manchester tries to break the clinch but Cris is controlling the position.
Manchester manages to break the clinch.
Manchester closes the distance and pushes Cris back into the cage.
Manchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester has Cris up against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester is trying to break the clinch but Cris is controlling him.
Cris wants a takedown but no success here.
Manchester is trying to break the clinch but Cris is controlling him.
Cris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manchester pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peter Manchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cris.
Manchester closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manchester drives through and clinches with Cris against the cage.
Cris keeps control of Manchester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester lands a leg kick that knocks Cris off balance momentarily.
Manchester scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manchester rushes Cris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manchester wants to get back to striking at distance but Cris won't allow it.
Manchester can't break the clinch.
Cris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manchester's efforts to push away.
Manchester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchester is trying to force a seperation but Cris has the dominant position.
Manchester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manchester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manchester lands in his opponent's guard.
Manchester wants to stand but Cris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchester postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester wants to stand but Cris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manchester gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manchester dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manchester, right into the meat.
Manchester tries to clinch but Cris moves out of range.
Cris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cris misses with a takedown
and Manchester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manchester.
Manchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manchester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manchester.
Manchester decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cris to his feet.
Manchester gets a clinch.
Manchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manchester keeps Cris at a distance using the push kick.
Manchester lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manchester in particular looking to stall.
Manchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manchester controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Manchester just wasn't active enough.
Cris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manchester can pounce on him.
Manchester throws a head kick that Cris semi-blocks.
Manchester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manchester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cris can do to turn this around?
Cris shoots and misses
and Manchester counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peter Manchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cris.
Cris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manchester clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Manchester.
Manchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manchester lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cris backs up against the cage.
Manchester closes the distance and clinches.
Manchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manchester feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manchester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cris is proving hard to escape from.
Manchester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchester seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manchester wanted to stand there but Cris had control of the position.
Cris keeping full guard, as Manchester tries to pass.
Manchester wants to stand but Cris is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four 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.
Cris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robert Cris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manchester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manchester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manchester sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Manchester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manchester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Manchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstein comes to the cage accompanied by I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. Don Corleone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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269 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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone catches Rockstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Corleone.
It looks like Leonard Rockstein has been cut.
Corleone throws a nice looking combination but Rockstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Corleone!
Corleone throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Corleone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Corleone.
Corleone throws a jab when Rockstein was well out of range.
Corleone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockstein's hands.
Don Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockstein slips a jab from Corleone.
Rockstein moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Corleone lands with a shot to the body.
Corleone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corleone misses with a left hand
and Rockstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corleone throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rockstein counter with a right hand.
Corleone swings for the body but Rockstein moves out of range.
Corleone throws out a powerful jab.
Corleone misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockstein sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corleone.
Corleone throws a body punch but Rockstein moves out of range.
Corleone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rockstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Corleone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corleone looks to land a combination but Rockstein avoids it well.
Rockstein missing with a left hand there. Corleone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockstein ducks under a wild hook from Corleone.
Corleone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockstein tries to avoid it but Corleone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockstein to the ground. Rockstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rockstein misses with an uppercut.
Corleone throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Corleone does no damage.
Corleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Corleone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockstein. Rockstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockstein slips a straight right by Corleone.
Corleone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstein defending well as Corleone loads up on a big left hand.
Corleone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corleone throws a combination that misses
and Rockstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corleone's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockstein.
Corleone looks gassed!
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!
Rockstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleone misses with a hook
and Rockstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Leonard Rockstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Corleone.
Corleone throws an off balance right hand
and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corleone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstein is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Corleone like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Corleone from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Rockstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordie St Pietro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Lynch (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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170 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordie St Pietro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - St Pietro had a free shot at his head there.
Lynch looks to clinch
and St Pietro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lynch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pietro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pietro has wrist control.
Lynch postures up and lands a big shot to St Pietro's brow.
Lynch trying to control but St Pietro is working from the bottom.
Lynch throws a sloppy strike and St Pietro has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lynch is forced to tap! Great BJJ from St Pietro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordie St Pietro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre La Plante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boowa Kwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre La Plante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boowa Kwala!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plante throws a head kick that misses.
Kwala falls off balance throwing a combination
and La Plante counters with an outside leg kick.
La Plante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Plante misses with a head kick.
Kwala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Plante.
La Plante misses with a body kick.
Kwala tries to land a body kick
and La Plante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwala throws an off balance right hand
and La Plante counters by moving into the clinch.
La Plante lands a takedown into guard.
La Plante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Plante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kwala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Plante.
Kwala keeping full guard, as La Plante tries to pass.
La Plante gets to his feet - Kwala follows without any prompting.
Kwala misses with a looping right.
La Plante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwala.
La Plante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Pierre La Plante has been cut.
La Plante misses with a wild body shot.
La Plante scores with a one two! Kwala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plante misses with a two punch combination.
La Plante tries to clinch up but Kwala circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kwala closes the distance but La Plante moves to the side
and La Plante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Plante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwala.
Kwala misses with a takedown attempt
and La Plante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
La Plante lands with a slapping head kick.
Kwala misses with a straight right.
La Plante swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plante throws a combination. Kwala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
La Plante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwala walks into a stiff left hand from La Plante.
La Plante throws a looping overhand right but Kwala ducks down to avoid it.
La Plante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwala tries to clinch up
and La Plante counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plante throws a series of punches but Kwala moves out of range.
Kwala shoots in looking for a takedown. La Plante tries to sprawl out of it but Kwala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Plante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierre La Plante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Plante throws a nice looking combination but Kwala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kwala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Plante counters with a series of strikes. Kwala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre La Plante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boowa Kwala.
Kwala throws a jab when La Plante was well out of range.
Kwala misses with a takedown attempt
and La Plante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre La Plante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre La Plante's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kwala shoots and misses
and La Plante moves into the clinch.
La Plante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Plante stalling the fight.
La Plante has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kwala is trying to keep an underhook but La Plante manages to get the takedown into half guard.
La Plante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwala's head.
La Plante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Plante throwing shots but Kwala is blocking nicely.
La Plante not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
La Plante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Plante is trying to control. Kwala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
La Plante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwala's head.
Kwala taking some punishment here, with La Plante in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from La Plante.
La Plante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Plante keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kwala is not content to let La Plante control the position.
La Plante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kwala defending well though.
La Plante misses with a head shot. Kwala uses the momentum to regain guard.
La Plante tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwala is retaining full guard.
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.
La Plante thows a big elbow that misses.
La Plante in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Plante is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwala has wrist control.
La Plante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
La Plante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kwala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Plante loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
La Plante wants to control from the top but Kwala keeps moving.
La Plante in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwala 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.
La Plante gets to his feet - Kwala follows without any prompting.
Kwala avoids the head kick by La Plante.
La Plante thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Plante scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from La Plante misses.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Plante but La Plante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Plante misses with a two punch combination.
La Plante throws a head kick but Kwala moves out of range.
Kwala misses with a lunging right hand
and La Plante counters with an outside leg kick.
Kwala throws a predictable looking body shot
and La Plante counters with a takedown into side control.
Kwala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by La Plante.
Kwala parries the strikes from La Plante easily there. La Plante is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kwala to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre La Plante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pierre La Plante's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
La Plante stuffs the takedown attempt from Kwala. Kwala gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwala walks into a jab.
Kwala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling La Plante to counter with a crisp jab.
La Plante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Plante lands in his opponent's guard.
La Plante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwala is controlling La Plante's posture.
La Plante thows a big elbow that misses.
La Plante distracts Kwala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kwala keeping moving, preventing La Plante from controlling successfully.
Kwala pulls La Plante in to control the position.
Kwala wants to sweep but no luck.
La Plante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Kwala is trying to keep La Plante in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
La Plante shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Plante as he avoids it easily.
Kwala fails to land with a series of punches.
La Plante lands a jab.
No joy there for La Plante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Plante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwala misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plante scores with a nice strike.
La Plante swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwala.
Kwala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwala misses with a leg kick.
La Plante lands a jab.
La Plante scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. La Plante catches Kwala right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwala throws out the jab.
No luck for La Plante with that takedown attempt.
Boowa Kwala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pierre La Plante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Plante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Plante ducks right into an uppercut from Kwala.
Kwala misses with a left hand
enabling La Plante to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwala avoids the head kick by La Plante.
La Plante misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre La Plante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well La Plante has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre La Plante!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrei Berdugo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Berdugo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries to clinch up.
Berdugo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Berdugo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Couture momentarily.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Berdugo.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berdugo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Couture's guard now.
Berdugo trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Berdugo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berdugo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berdugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Berdugo preventing the sweep.
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.
Berdugo tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berdugo counters with a takedown into side control.
Berdugo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Couture wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Berdugo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdugo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Couture pushes Berdugo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Berdugo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Couture is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Couture is not content to let Berdugo control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdugo working the ground and pound.
Berdugo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Couture to his feet.
Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berdugo is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berdugo is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berdugo avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berdugo defending well though.
Berdugo wants to get back to his feet.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berdugo trying to control from the bottom.
Couture decides to return to a standing position.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Berdugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdugo looks gassed!
Berdugo tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Berdugo is looking to advance position but Couture has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Couture is working for a guillotine from mount but Berdugo frees his head quite easily.
Couture with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture raining down shots from the mount!
Couture 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.
Berdugo is looking to get to half guard.
Berdugo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture trying to control but Berdugo is having none of it.
Couture pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berdugo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berdugo shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Berdugo is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Berdugo dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Couture shoots and misses
so Berdugo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Berdugo preventing the sweep.
Berdugo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berdugo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Berdugo stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berdugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Berdugo is trying to get an arm triangle but Couture is defending well.
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Berdugo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Couture has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berdugo but great work by Couture.
Andrei Berdugo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berdugo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berdugo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berdugo is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Couture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berdugo wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
Berdugo is in trouble now - Couture has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture avoids the attempt from Berdugo to control.
Couture breaks from Berdugo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berdugo regains half guard.
Berdugo is breathing heavily.
Couture is looking for a kimura but Berdugo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couture to get the leverage.
Berdugo wants to get back to full guard.
Couture is trying to work for a kimura but Berdugo is defending well.
Couture stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Couture misses with a takedown
and Berdugo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture has his takedown stuffed
and Berdugo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdugo seems to be looking for submissions.
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Berdugo.
Berdugo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Berdugo stops Couture from getting back to his feet.
Berdugo tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture pushes Berdugo off looking to stand but Berdugo dives back in and keeps control.
Berdugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Couture gets full guard.
Berdugo looking to pass the guard.
Berdugo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berdugo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berdugo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berdugo trying to move into half guard but instead Couture has managed to sweep!
Berdugo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Berdugo wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Berdugo 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!
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Berdugo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Couture is landing with some decent strikes but Berdugo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Couture raining down shots from the mount!
Berdugo can't escape the position.
Couture with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Couture fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Couture avoids the attempt from Berdugo to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture looking to finish Berdugo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berdugo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Couture landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Couture goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Berdugo is on top in guard.
Couture looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Couture looking to control.
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berdugo landing with the ground and pound.
Bruce Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo thows a big elbow that misses.
Couture is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture jumps into guard, dragging Berdugo to the mat.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Berdugo from controlling successfully.
Berdugo pushing down on Couture's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berdugo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Berdugo there.
Couture won't allow Berdugo to pass to mount.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Berdugo passes to full mount!
Berdugo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berdugo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrei Berdugo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo has hold of Couture's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Couture manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berdugo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Couture to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Couture shrugs it off.
Berdugo trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berdugo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Couture can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Berdugo looking to ground and pound but Couture is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berdugo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Berdugo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of Worms. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Very strong |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jayden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jayden sprawls well initially but Scofield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scofield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jayden is just riding it out for now. Scofield eventually gives up the hold.
Jayden is defending against the submission attempts here by Scofield.
Scofield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jayden!
Jayden working to try and regain half guard.
Scofield wants to control the pace but Jayden is squirming around nicely.
Jayden wants to control but Scofield is having none of it.
Jayden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scofield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jayden has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jayden!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jayden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scofield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jayden defends well.
Scofield is trying to control the position but Jayden postures up.
Scofield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jayden working some strikes from top position.
Jayden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jayden lands a couple of elbows.
Scofield being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scofield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jayden passes into side control.
Jayden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Scofield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Scofield is trying to get back to half guard.
Jayden scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayden in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Jayden stalls from top position.
Scofield is not content to let Jayden control the position.
Jayden happy to just control the position for now.
Jayden lands a few punches from side control.
Scofield is being controlled here.
Scofield is trying to control Jayden's posture but Jayden avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayden wants to control but Scofield is keeping him busy.
Jayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scofield kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jayden working the head and body with strikes.
Scofield tries to bench press Jayden off him but Jayden keeps the position.
Jayden cracks Scofield with a big elbow.
Jayden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Scofield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scofield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jayden is working away from the top position though.
Scofield wants to improve his position but Jayden is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Jayden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nate Jayden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jayden unloading with bombs!
Scofield tries to hold on but Jayden postures up.
Jayden with a couple of short strikes.
Scofield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jayden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scofield wants to control but Jayden is having none of it.
Jayden raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayden controlling the position easily from mount.
Scofield is trying desperately to improve position.
Jayden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scofield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jayden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scofield can't escape the position.
Jayden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jayden controlling the pace for now.
Scofield tries to lock up and control but Jayden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scofield is trying to escape the mount.
Jayden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Scofield that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scofield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jayden wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayden trying to keep a closed guard but Scofield is proving a slippery customer.
Jayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scofield is one step ahead there.
Jayden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scofield!
Jayden punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jayden.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jayden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scofield taking shots to the head.
Jayden wants to control the pace but Scofield is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayden lands a nice shot to the head.
Scofield tries to hold on but Jayden pushes him away.
Scofield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scofield tries to hold on but Jayden postures up.
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!
Jayden prevents Scofield from getting the reversal.
Jayden cracks Scofield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Jayden.
Scofield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scofield taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Jayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scofield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jayden counters with a thumping low kick.
Scofield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jayden can pounce on him.
Scofield blocks a head kick by Jayden.
Jayden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scofield is trying to defend but Jayden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jayden trying to control the action but Scofield is working from the bottom.
Jayden lands strikes from half guard.
Jayden drops an elbow to the side of Scofield's head.
Jayden working Scofield over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jayden lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Jayden.
Jayden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jayden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Scofield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jayden trying to control but Scofield is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Jayden.
Scofield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jayden lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayden lands a heavy elbow.
Jayden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jayden landing strikes from the mount.
Jayden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jayden lands a big elbow.
It looks like Michael Scofield has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scofield tries to reverse the position but Jayden maintains control.
Jayden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Scofield is rocked!
Scofield is desperately trying to improve his position but Jayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Scofield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scofield tries to hold on but Jayden pushes him away.
Nate Jayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scofield seems to have got his legs back now.
Jayden controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jayden controlling the pace for now.
Scofield is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jayden controlling the position easily from mount.
Scofield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jayden breaks from Scofield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scofield?
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Jayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jayden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Jayden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Lights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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141 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyzer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escobar did well to prevent Kyzer getting side control.
Escobar is staying active underneath Kyzer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kyzer.
Kyzer is looking to advance position but Escobar won't allow it.
Kyzer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyzer tries to pass to full mount but Escobar defends it.
Kyzer slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kyzer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Kyzer looks to land a strike but Escobar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kyzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyzer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyzer trying to control from Escobar's half guard. Escobar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Kyzer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyzer landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyzer throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Kyzer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Kyzer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Kyzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Kyzer tries to pass.
Escobar looking to control.
Kyzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyzer looking to pass the guard.
Kyzer postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyzer cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyzer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kyzer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kyzer wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Kyzer 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.
Kyzer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kyzer won't allow Escobar to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Kyzer moves out of range.
Kyzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyzer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Kyzer - just one landing.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyzer has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar counters with a left and a right that stings Kyzer.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kyzer throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Kyzer digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kyzer counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Kyzer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Escobar looks to clinch
and Kyzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Nate Kyzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyzer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kyzer takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Kyzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyzer is just out of range.
Kyzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kyzer swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyzer. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer shoots in and bounces Escobar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kyzer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kyzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyzer lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyzer passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kyzer.
Ground and pound from Kyzer.
Kyzer winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kyzer controlling the action here.
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kyzer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kyzer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kyzer working Escobar over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyzer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kyzer tries to control but Escobar wriggling away.
Kyzer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Kyzer.
Escobar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kyzer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyzer landing punches.
Kyzer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Escobar hang on?
Kyzer landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kyzer throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyzer counters with a leg kick.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kyzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.
Kyzer scores with a three punch combo!
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Kyzer lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Kyzer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kyzer takes a little break here. Escobar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Escobar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyzer lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kyzer trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Kyzer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Escobar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kyzer yanks on the arm and Escobar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kyzer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by schism. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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169 lbs
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177 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larocque missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larocque throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Larocque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larocque looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Larocque.
Larocque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Larocque.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Larocque takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolf blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
Larocque misses with a body shot
and Wolf counters with a nice kick to the body.
Larocque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Larocque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larocque throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Larocque misses
and Wolf counters with a head kick. That will keep Larocque thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Wolf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Larocque is predictable there
and Wolf counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Larocque throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Larocque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Larocque finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Larocque.
A low kick from Larocque misses
and Wolf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolf slows down the pace here.
Wolf tries a body shot but Larocque blocks it.
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Larocque regains half guard, as Wolf was trying to land strikes.
Wolf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Larocque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larocque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though.
Wolf 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf is pressing down on Larocque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larocque is holding on for now.
Wolf thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Larocque to regain full guard.
Larocque looking for a sweep. Not yet Larocque, not yet.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf content to stall in guard here.
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.
Larocque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Larocque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf content to stall in guard here.
Larocque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf tries for a takedown but Larocque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larocque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Larocque misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larocque. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larocque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Larocque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larocque wants it to stay on the feet.
Larocque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf throws a low kick but Larocque moves out of range easily.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larocque.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larocque stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larocque.
Wolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Larocque.
Wolf is looking to chop away at Larocque's legs.
Larocque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larocque looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Larocque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bryan Larocque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larocque lands with a hook. Wolf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Larocque lands with a cross.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Larocque.
Larocque looks to land a combination. Wolf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Larocque.
Larocque takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Larocque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larocque.
Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Larocque misses.
Bryan Larocque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Larocque.
Larocque misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a good, hard body kick but Larocque shrugs it off.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larocque moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larocque.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larocque scores with a jab. Wolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larocque misses with a low kick.
Larocque misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Larocque is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Larocque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Larocque 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wolf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larocque momentarily.
Larocque misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Larocque misses.
Wolf jabs at Larocque's body.
Larocque throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a leg kick.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Larocque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larocque avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larocque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Larocque.
Larocque misses with a straight left.
Wolf defending well as Larocque loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Larocque as he checks the leg kick.
Larocque throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Larocque throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larocque was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Larocque misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Larocque finds it's target.
Larocque lands with a cross.
Larocque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larocque.
Larocque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larocque throws a one two combo.
Larocque throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Larocque misses.
Wolf dips to his left and cracks Larocque with an uppercut!
Larocque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Larocque scores with a four punch combination!
Larocque throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larocque throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a thumping low kick.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larocque as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Larocque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larocque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Larocque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolf, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Larocque misses its intended target.
Larocque scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Larocque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Bryan Larocque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larocque misses with a low kick.
Larocque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larocque looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Larocque bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larocque misses with a straight left.
Larocque throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Larocque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Larocque.
Larocque scores with a jab to the head.
Larocque lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf seems unphased.
Good work by Wolf as he checks the leg kick.
Wolf slips a jab from Larocque.
Larocque misses with a low kick.
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larocque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larocque jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well.
Larocque jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well.
Larocque misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Wolf misses with a left hand
and Larocque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larocque misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a body kick.
Larocque misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larocque really felt that one!
Larocque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larocque misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a leg kick.
Wolf looks to land a body kick but Larocque moved away.
The fighters circling - Larocque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larocque throws a big shot that misses.
Larocque throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larocque with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolf to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larocque.
Larocque misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Wolf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Wolf.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larocque scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Larocque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Larocque has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolf.
Larocque misses with a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown. Larocque fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larocque has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolf advances to half guard.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf trying to control from Larocque's half guard. Larocque has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Larocque has wrist control.
Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf thows a big elbow that misses.
Larocque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larocque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jero Wolf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Larocque looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larocque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larocque connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
Larocque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf.
Larocque lands a right hook to the body.
Larocque lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larocque checks the leg kick.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larocque misses with a left hand
and Wolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larocque's guard.
Wolf throws a strike but Larocque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Larocque throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larocque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larocque trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larocque wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Wolf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larocque content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Larocque throwing strikes but missing.
Larocque scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larocque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larocque is stalling in the full guard.
Larocque trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larocque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larocque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larocque seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Larocque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Larocque trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Larocque cracks Wolf with a solid left hand.
Larocque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larocque postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Larocque looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larocque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Larocque dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Larocque.
A shot to the body from Larocque misses
and Wolf makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larocque really felt that one!
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larocque throws out the jab.
Larocque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Larocque misses
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larocque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larocque lands with a hook. Wolf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Larocque misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with an inside leg kick.
Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larocque throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larocque throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a body kick that stops Larocque in his tracks momentarily.
Wolf throws a leg kick that misses.
Larocque throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Larocque throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolf, right into the meat.
Larocque throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
A low kick from Larocque is predictable there
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Larocque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larocque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Larocque.
Larocque misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larocque throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larocque throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Larocque 's knee.
Wolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Larocque throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larocque throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Larocque misses
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Larocque thows a leg kick but Wolf checks it
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wolf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larocque takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larocque thows a body shot but no joy.
Larocque slips a straight right by Wolf.
Larocque bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from Larocque.
Larocque lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larocque missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larocque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolf's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Larocque lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from Larocque.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Larocque misses.
Larocque blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larocque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a good, hard body kick but Larocque shrugs it off.
Larocque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larocque tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Larocque throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A right-left combo lands from Larocque.
Larocque wants to land a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
Larocque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larocque throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a thumping low kick.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Larocque lands with a shot to the body.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larocque checks it well.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larocque.
Larocque looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larocque.
Larocque misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jero Wolf.
I think Wolf 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf retains his welterweight title!
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