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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mokota Azaati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Gilbert is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mokota Azaati! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Gilbert! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Azaati throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azaati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Azaati misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azaati looks to land a combination but Gilbert avoids it well. Gilbert throws a hook to the side of Azaati's head but Azaati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Azaati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilbert counters with a two punch combo. Gilbert tries to clinch there but Azaati circles away.
Gilbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilbert thows a body shot but no joy. Gilbert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azaati on the side of the head. Azaati throws a combination that misses and Gilbert counters with a nice uppercut. Azaati tries to keep at a distance but Gilbert has taken the fight into the clinch. Gilbert jumps guard and drags Azaati to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gilbert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gilbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azaati is one step ahead there. Azaati is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gilbert has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Azaati is looking to defend but Gilbert has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Azaati! Gilbert pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Azaati taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Gilbert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Dos Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Gilbert! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gilbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Gilbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dos Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Gilbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gilbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dos Santos! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gilbert cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gilbert controlling from mount. Gilbert has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gilbert controlling from mount. Gilbert putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilbert on the ground. Dos Santos taking shots to the head. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Gilbert lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gilbert lands a heavy elbow. Gilbert landing strikes, looking to finish! A nice elbow there by Gilbert. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gilbert with good strikes from the mount here! Gilbert working the ground and pound effectively.
Gilbert unloading with bombs!
Dos Santos is rocked! Gilbert cracks Dos Santos with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Gilbert!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hrafn kow Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hrafn kow Winslow ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Thompson! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Winslow enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Winslow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Thompson trying to control but Winslow is working from the bottom. Winslow is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Winslow looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thompson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow. Thompson working over Winslow with some ground and pound. Winslow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Thompson trying to control the pace. Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Winslow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground. Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Thompson moves nicely into side control. Thompson wants to stand but Winslow is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson stands up. Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winslow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winslow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the ropes. Winslow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Winslow fails with the takedown and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Thompson passes the guard and advances to mount! Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson controlling his opponent. Winslow tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Thompson content just to control the position here. Thompson wants to control the pace but Winslow is squirming around nicely. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Thompson controlling his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winslow tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
Thompson throws a low kick but Winslow avoids it. Hrafn kow Winslow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winslow did well to prevent Thompson getting side control. Winslow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Thompson content just to control the position here. Winslow taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winslow is trying desperately to improve position. Sean Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far. Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Thompson working Winslow over with strikes here. Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Winslow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winslow tries to get out of the position. Thompson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Thompson lands a big elbow. Thompson looking to control but Winslow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Thompson content just to control the position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Winslow is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount. Thompson controlling from mount. Thompson prevents Winslow from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson 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 ring so we can get back down to business.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Winslow avoids them all with ease. Winslow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Winslow shoots and misses and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson. Winslow keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. Thompson stands up from Winslow 's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout. Winslow misses with a takedown attempt and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Winslow 's guard now. Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard. Thompson pushes down on Winslow 's leg and manages to get into half guard. Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson works his way into full mount! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson controlling his opponent. Thompson wants to control the pace but Winslow is squirming around nicely. Thompson with the ground and pound from mount. Thompson trying to control but Winslow is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson controlling the position easily from mount. Thompson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Winslow hang on? Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winslow is looking to escape. Winslow tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. Thompson controlling from mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winslow is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winslow to the ground. Thompson is now in Winslow 's guard. Winslow can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Winslow to get to his feet. Winslow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winslow doesn't succeed with the takedown and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winslow checks a low kick from Thompson. Winslow throws a head kick that misses. Winslow throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control. Thompson wants to control but Winslow is keeping him busy. Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position. Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Winslow as Thompson shoots in. Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Winslow ! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thompson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Thompson landing strikes from the mount and Winslow is in trouble! Thompson tries to control but Winslow wriggling away. Thompson controlling his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Thompson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winslow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Winslow doesn't succeed with the takedown and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winslow won't be happy with that. Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position. Winslow wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance. Sean Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson lands a jab-cross combination. Winslow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Winslow won't allow it.
Winslow jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Winslow around his waist. Winslow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hrafn kow Winslow . That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson tries to break free but Winslow pushes him back against the ropes. Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Winslow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away. Winslow fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winslow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Winslow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winslow prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch. Thompson jumps guard.
Winslow won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet. Hrafn kow Winslow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Winslow throws and elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winslow 's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Thompson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Thompson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Schwetty will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uriah Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Schwetty! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schwetty throws a right and a left that both miss. Schwetty throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schwetty tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Schwetty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Schwetty trying to control the position.
Jones 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. Jones postures up in Schwetty's guard and throws a big left but Schwetty blocks it. Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwetty is retaining full guard. Jones wants to control from the top but Schwetty keeps moving. Jones 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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Schwetty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Schwetty wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it. Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones cracks Schwetty with a solid left hand. Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwetty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Schwetty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Schwetty 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. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. Jones forces his way into half guard. Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jones passes the guard and advances to mount! Jones landing strikes, looking to finish! Jones looking to finish Schwetty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schwetty!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schwetty manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Jones stands up and beckons Schwetty to his feet. Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwetty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Schwetty clinches. Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schwetty is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schwetty. Schwetty is trying to get back to full guard. Schwetty looks gassed! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schwetty's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schwetty's guard now. Schwetty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwetty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jones passes into half guard. Jones passes to full mount! Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schwetty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Schwetty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones landing punches. Jones controlling his opponent. Uriah Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Schwetty is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Schwetty is trying desperately to improve position. Schwetty is breathing heavily. Jones with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones controlling the pace for now. Jones with a couple of short strikes. Jones working for a submission but Schwetty is keeping him at bay. Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Schwetty is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones lands a nice shot to the head. Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Schwetty can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones breaks from Schwetty's wrist control and lands an elbow. Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Jones dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard. Jones thows a big elbow that misses. Schwetty is striking off his back. Jones thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Jones prevents Schwetty from improving his position. Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is keen to just control but Schwetty is a slippery customer. Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones wants to take a breather but Schwetty is having none of it. Jones working the head and body with strikes. Schwetty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jones is looking to take a break and control but Schwetty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwetty defends it well. Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwetty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwetty defends it well. Schwetty is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead. Schwetty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Schwetty can't do much from the bottom here. Jones scores with a couple of short elbows. Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Schwetty throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Jones staying calm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Jones clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schwetty throws a sloppy head kick and Jones counters with a big head kick but Schwetty shrugs it off. Schwetty throws a head kick that misses and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Schwetty fights it but they end up in guard. Schwetty keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones pushing down on Schwetty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow. Schwetty trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Schwetty can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Jones looking to control but Schwetty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Schwetty is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones raining down hammerfists from mount. Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Schwetty is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jones has control of Schwetty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schwetty regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwetty can do to turn this around? Jones working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Schwetty turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jones off and cradles Schwetty's limp body as Jones celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Uriah Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drogon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Toney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drogon Targaryen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Toney! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Targaryen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters by clinching up. Targaryen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Toney just stands there and leans against the ropes. Toney breaks the clinch.
Toney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Targaryen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a three punch combo that has Targaryen backing up. Targaryen nods at Toney to acknowledge the strikes. Targaryen misses with a combination
and Toney counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Targaryen to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Toney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Toney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacDonald's choice of entrance music: Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaime Lener! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony MacDonald! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lener scores with a hook to the body. MacDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lener fails with the takedown. MacDonald drops his hands momentarily and Lener takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lener tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range. MacDonald shoots in but Lener avoids the takedown attempt easily. MacDonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. MacDonald pushes down on Lener's leg and manages to get into half guard. Lener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lener tries to get out of the position. Lener blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald. MacDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Lener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Lener defends the submission attempt. MacDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Lener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacDonald is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacDonald is looking for a kimura but Lener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacDonald to get the leverage. MacDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Lener defends the submission attempt. MacDonald lands strikes from half guard. MacDonald is looking for a kimura but Lener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacDonald to get the leverage. Lener won't allow MacDonald to pass to mount. Lener missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lener defending well though. MacDonald stops Lener from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony MacDonald dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
MacDonald darts in trying to clinch and Lener counters with a left and a right that stings MacDonald. MacDonald has a takedown stuffed. MacDonald with a poor takedown and Lener counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lener thuds a left hand into MacDonald's body. Lener tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance. Lener lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the body from MacDonald misses and Lener counters with a stiff right hand. MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lener as he jumps to the side. Jaime Lener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony MacDonald. MacDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Lener sprawls well. Lener moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald. Lener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lener scores with a body shot.
Lener is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Lener punishes MacDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lener works MacDonald's body with a nice hook. Lener stuffs the takedown. MacDonald is breathing heavily. Lener shoots for a takedown but MacDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. MacDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lener sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lener changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lener clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the ropes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lener prevents the takedown attempt.
Lener is pressed up against the ropes. MacDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lener down to the mat. Lener avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Lener dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lener connects with a body shot. MacDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lener circles away. MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Lener counter with a right hand.
It looks like Anthony MacDonald has been cut. Lener tries to clinch but MacDonald is having none of it. Lener is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
Lener will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lener swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonald. Lener tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacDonald. Jaime Lener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony MacDonald. Lener connects with a body shot that sends MacDonald's belly button to the back. Lener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lener cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab lands there for Lener. MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. MacDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lener lands a jab to MacDonald's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lener scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacDonald doesn't seem bothered though. Lener darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lener has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
Lener gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lener misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. MacDonald tries for a takedown but Lener manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Lener clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Anthony MacDonald's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDonald is defended easily by Lener. Lener leaves MacDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lener connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. MacDonald with a poor takedown and Lener counters with a straight right hand. Jaime Lener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony MacDonald. MacDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lener lands a nice looking body shot.
MacDonald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Lener lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lener is looking to clinch. Lener forces MacDonald back against the ropes and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Lener.
MacDonald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lener lands a shoulder strike. Lener manages to break the clinch.
Lener clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the ropes. Lener lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards. Lener throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lener throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Lener had his way with Anthony MacDonald in that round. The cut man is working on Anthony MacDonald's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Lener as MacDonald shoots in. MacDonald scores a takedown into full mount! MacDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lener has worked his arm free - good work by Lener!
MacDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lener strikes from the bottom but MacDonald takes advantage and advances to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lener avoids a series of strikes thrown by MacDonald.
Lener is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Lener is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
MacDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
MacDonald lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacDonald is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lener is surviving well by controlling MacDonald's body position as best he can. Lener is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
MacDonald with a couple of short strikes. MacDonald manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lener to take his back! MacDonald has his arm under Lener's chin here. Game over son! MacDonald squeezes tightly and Lener is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bertram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen I won't go down without a fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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18
165 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Bertram! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Hall! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bertram misses with a body shot.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Bertram. Bertram tries to land a front kick but Hall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Bertram. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall tries to clinch but Bertram is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hall looks to land a combination but Bertram avoids it well. Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bertram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bertram could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hall fails with the takedown and Bertram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bertram. Chris Bertram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Hall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bertram lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bertram avoids a wild elbow strike from Hall. Bertram leaning his opponent against the ropes. Bertram trying to land knees to the body.
Bertram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bertram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now. Hall avoiding damage as Bertram throws knees to the body.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hall avoiding damage as Bertram throws knees to the body.
Hall avoiding damage as Bertram throws knees to the body.
Bertram looking to stall.
Bertram looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Bertram.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Bertram pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall tries to clinch up and Bertram counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hall wants to sweep but no luck. Bertram looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bertram is trying to keep Hall in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bertram working a defensive guard here.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bertram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bertram wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him. Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hall looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hall gets to his feet - Bertram follows without any prompting. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bertram dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hall looks for a takedown but Bertram sprawls well. Bertram tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance. Bertram closes the distance but Hall moves to the side and Hall counters with a crisp one two that drops Bertram! Hall thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bertram to his feet! Bertram is in big trouble! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hall misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hall. Bertram tries to clinch up. Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bertram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bertram. Bertram has Hall pushed against the ropes. Nice elbow from Bertram.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bertram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bertram has Hall pressed against the ropes.
Bertram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now. Bertram prevents Hall from breaking the clinch. Bertram lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bertram unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hall is trying to force a seperation but Bertram has the dominant position. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bertram. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bertram trying to land knees to the body.
Bertram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bertram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall jumps guard but Bertram stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chris Bertram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Hall. Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Bertram. Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Bertram won't allow it.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple. Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertram.
Hall tries to pull guard but Bertram won't allow it.
Bertram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hall tries to break the clinch but Bertram is controlling the position. Hall takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bertram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bertram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bertram wants to stall.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bertram tries to stall but Hall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bertram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bertram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it. Hall breaks from the clinch.
Bertram clinches up against the ropes. Hall wants to stall.
Bertram missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hall is trying to maintain a safe position but Bertram gets an underhook and turns Hall into the ropes. Hall tries to pull guard but Bertram won't allow it.
Hall jumps guard but Bertram stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bertram stalling in the clinch but Hall improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bertram lands a nice elbow. Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bertram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Bertram circles away.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Bertram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bertram tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bertram to the ground. Bertram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hall wants to clinch and Bertram counters by clinching up. Bertram taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bertram as Hall tries to tie him up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bertram is stalling here.
Bertram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Bertram is pressed up against the ropes. Hall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bertram down to the mat. Bertram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Chris Bertram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Hall. Hall throws a series of punches but Bertram avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hall tries to clinch but Bertram moves away and Bertram counters with a nice double leg into guard. Hall keeping moving, preventing Bertram from controlling successfully. Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Bertram is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Bertram wants to stand but Hall has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bertram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hall moves nicely into side control. Bertram tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Hall scores with punches from the back.
It looks like Chris Bertram has been cut. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hall is punishing Bertram with some ground and pound. Hall is landing with strikes. Bertram can't take much more of this. Hall softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hall loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bertram hold on?
Hall is raining down hard shots and and Bertram has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Hall! Aaron Hall is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mansur Abdel Salam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdel Salam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PRO PAIN - SHINE. Mael has chosen It's Not All About You as his entrance music. Mansur Abdel Salam is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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18
277 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mansur Abdel Salam! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Mael ! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mael misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abdel Salam counters with a left and a right that stings Mael . Abdel Salam lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdel Salam clobbers Mael with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mael has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdel Salam finds it's way round the side to connect with Mael 's head. Mael tries to clinch up but Abdel Salam circles away and keeps his distance. Mael gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Abdel Salam counters with a two punch combo. Mael looks gassed! Mael takes one to the chin there. Mael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Alan Mael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abdel Salam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mael tries to clinch but Abdel Salam moves away and Abdel Salam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mael thinking. Nice cross by Abdel Salam.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abdel Salam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdel Salam feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mael sprawling to the canvas! Mael rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abdel Salam finish him?!
Mael is rocked!
It looks like Alan Mael has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abdel Salam thuds a left hand into Mael 's body. Abdel Salam is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mael flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mael is out cold! Abdel Salam holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mansur Abdel Salam! Mansur Abdel Salam is the new heavyweight champion!
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