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RAFL 10: Decimated PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Parise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers has chosen Metallica - No Leaf Clover as his entrance music. Jim Smithers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Parise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parise is fending him off so far but Smithers persists. Nope, Parise circles away and we're back to standing.
Parise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers tries to clinch up.
Smithers has a takedown stuffed.
Smithers throws a series of punches but Parise moves out of range.
Parise lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Smithers.
Parise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parise throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Smithers looks to land a combination but Parise avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Smithers.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smithers tries to close the distance and clinch but Parise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parise swinging wildly here.
Parise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smithers circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parise throws a nice looking combination but Smithers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smithers lands a lovely overhand right.
Parise stuns Smithers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smithers throws a series of punches but Parise moves out of range.
Smithers throws a nice looking combination but Parise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smithers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parise.
Smithers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parise sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zach Parise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Smithers.
Parise throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Jim Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smithers.
Smithers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parise pinned against the cage. Parise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parise scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parise slaps away a takedown attempt from Smithers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smithers at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smithers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parise uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smithers has time to react.
Smithers staying out of range there.
Smithers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parise as he jumps to the side.
Smithers is looking to score with low kicks.
Parise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parise clinches up with Smithers and pushes him back against the cage.
Parise pushes Smithers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jim Smithers has been cut.
Parise stalling in the clinch but Smithers improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smithers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parise's brow.
Parise taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smithers misses with a punch on the inside.
Parise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smithers tries for a takedown but Parise manages to get underhooks.
Smithers looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Parise.
Smithers goes for a takedown attempt but Parise pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smithers closes the distance but Parise moves to the side
and Smithers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smithers is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parise tries to clinch up.
Parise tries to clinch up.
Parise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smithers misses with a double jab
and Parise counters with a stiff right hand.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Parise finish him?
Parise is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smithers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parise finds it's way round the side to connect with Smithers's head.
Parise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.
Smithers seems to have recovered his senses.
Smithers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Parise.
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!
Parise connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Smithers! He's out on his feet! Parise rushes in and drops Smithers with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zach Parise!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexus Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Powkaneski (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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264 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lexus Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariuz Powkaneski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powkaneski!
Powkaneski wants to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Armstrong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Armstrong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powkaneski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Powkaneski taking shots to the head.
Powkaneski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powkaneski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powkaneski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Powkaneski is trying to stand.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Armstrong with shots to the head and body - Powkaneski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powkaneski is looking to get to half guard.
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.
BOOM! Armstrong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Powkaneski is trying to escape the mount.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powkaneski's face.
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Powkaneski to control.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powkaneski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Armstrong. What's that going to do exactly?
Powkaneski is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Powkaneski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the head.
Powkaneski is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
Powkaneski working to try and regain half guard.
Powkaneski looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Powkaneski is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Powkaneski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
Armstrong cracks Powkaneski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powkaneski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powkaneski's face.
Powkaneski regains half guard.
Powkaneski is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Powkaneski won't allow it.
Armstrong is thwarting Powkaneski's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Powkaneski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powkaneski gets back to full guard.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Powkaneski wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Powkaneski wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Powkaneski has wrist control.
That's four 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powkaneski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Powkaneski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powkaneski throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Armstrong kicks Powkaneski off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powkaneski has his feet on Armstrong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powkaneski's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexus Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Powkaneski tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powkaneski wants to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powkaneski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powkaneski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powkaneski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powkaneski's head.
Lexus Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powkaneski keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powkaneski is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Powkaneski trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong throws a strike but Powkaneski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Powkaneski is having none of it.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powkaneski working some strikes from top position.
Powkaneski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Powkaneski isn't so interested in that idea.
Powkaneski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Powkaneski won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Powkaneski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powkaneski thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Powkaneski stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powkaneski connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powkaneski misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Powkaneski.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Powkaneski is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Powkaneski is controlling him.
Powkaneski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Powkaneski throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Powkaneski.
Armstrong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Powkaneski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Powkaneski wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong working Powkaneski over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski gets full guard.
Powkaneski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Powkaneski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong works over Powkaneski with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong won't allow Powkaneski to get back to his feet.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Powkaneski is retaining full guard.
Powkaneski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mariuz Powkaneski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Powkaneski feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Powkaneski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powkaneski tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powkaneski won't be happy with that.
Powkaneski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Armstrong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powkaneski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armstrong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Powkaneski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Armstrong's best efforts.
Powkaneski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powkaneski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powkaneski is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Powkaneski scores with a decent looking hook.
Powkaneski misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong distracts Powkaneski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powkaneski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powkaneski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Powkaneski has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powkaneski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powkaneski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Powkaneski does no damage.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powkaneski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powkaneski looking for submissions off his back.
Powkaneski taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong wants to advance to full mount but Powkaneski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Powkaneski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powkaneski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armstrong showed some decent athleticism there.
Powkaneski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Powkaneski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but Powkaneski defending well.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong is thwarting Powkaneski's attempts to control the position.
Armstrong passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski really wants to buck Armstrong off and get back to his feet.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount.
Powkaneski blocking the ground and pound.
Powkaneski can't escape the position.
Powkaneski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Powkaneski is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powkaneski's head.
Powkaneski kicks Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Powkaneski counters with a shoot takedown. Armstrong fights it but they end up in guard.
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 Lexus Armstrong.
I think Armstrong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lexus Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilles StPaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt Mcguirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPaul's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kashmir. Dirt Mcguirt looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles StPaul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt Mcguirt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcguirt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Dirt Mcguirt has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Excellent takedown into side control there by StPaul.
StPaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
StPaul has hold of Mcguirt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mcguirt seems comfortable defending it but StPaul has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mcguirt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mcguirt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but StPaul couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilles StPaul!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Giguere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellavoni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Choong Family - Adrenaline. Benoit Giguere could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antoni Bellavoni's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benoit Giguere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Bellavoni.
Giguere throws a lazy right hand but Bellavoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bellavoni ducks right into an uppercut from Giguere.
It looks like Antoni Bellavoni has been cut.
A combination from Giguere does no damage.
Bellavoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giguere misses with a combination
and Bellavoni counters with a one-two to the body.
Giguere really is a fat lump.
Giguere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giguere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellavoni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giguere looks to land a left hand but Bellavoni moved out of range nicely.
Giguere swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bellavoni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bellavoni with a nice cross.
Giguere is breathing heavily.
Bellavoni swings for the body but Giguere moves out of range.
Giguere moves out of range as Bellavoni strikes.
Giguere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellavoni cracks Giguere with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Giguere tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bellavoni pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Giguere is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Bellavoni!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Krutcher!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krutcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krutcher scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krutcher.
Krutcher scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krutcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krutcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Krutcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krutcher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krutcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Krutcher.
Krutcher pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Krutcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krutcher lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Krutcher takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Jesus Jones has been cut.
Krutcher closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jones out cold! Jones corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Krutcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Brisbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Lethal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Brisbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Lethal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brisbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brisbell was covering up waiting for the punch and Lethal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lethal wants to control from the top but Brisbell keeps moving.
Lethal throws a big right hand that misses.
Brisbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brisbell 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.
Brisbell trying to control the position.
Lethal prevents Brisbell from getting back to his feet.
Lethal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lethal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brisbell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lethal.
Lethal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lethal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lethal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brisbell is trying to control the position but Lethal postures up.
Lethal chips away with some ground and pound.
Lethal throws and elbow that misses. Brisbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lethal's guard. Nice move by Brisbell!
Brisbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lethal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lethal has a closed guard, preventing Brisbell from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell looking to pass the guard.
Brisbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brisbell trying to control but Lethal is working from the bottom.
Lethal pulls Brisbell in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brisbell shoots and misses
and Lethal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brisbell trying to hold on to Lethal's head to control him but Lethal postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal looks to land a strike but Brisbell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brisbell controls Lethal momentarily but Lethal frees himself.
Lethal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brisbell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lethal throwing strikes from guard but Brisbell blocks nicely.
Lethal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brisbell wants to stand up but Lethal is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lethal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brisbell avoids it really well and circles away.
Lethal looks gassed!
Brisbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lethal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell pushes Lethal off and gets back to his feet.
Lethal shoots for a takedown but Brisbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lethal misses with a double jab.
Brisbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lethal counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Brisbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brisbell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lethal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lethal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brisbell is trying to maintain the position but Lethal is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brisbell wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lethal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brisbell throws a head kick that half lands.
Lethal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brisbell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lethal is working Brisbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brisbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brisbell is working for a kimura but Lethal is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brisbell lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lethal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell is trying to control. Lethal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brisbell passes to side control.
The ground and pound from Brisbell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brisbell is looking to take a break and control but Lethal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brisbell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lethal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brisbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lethal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lethal taking a bit of punishment here - Brisbell scoring with strikes.
Brisbell moves into full mount!
Brisbell trying to control but Lethal is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell has control of Lethal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lethal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brisbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lethal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brisbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brisbell tries to control but Lethal wriggling away.
Chris Lethal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brisbell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lethal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lethal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brisbell punching from mount but Lethal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Brisbell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lethal swats away the attempt to clinch by Brisbell.
Brisbell thows a body kick. Lethal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brisbell throws a head kick but Lethal moves out of range.
Lethal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brisbell tries to avoid it but Lethal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brisbell to the ground. Brisbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brisbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lethal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brisbell lands a head kick!
Brisbell shoots and misses
and Lethal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brisbell wants to control but Lethal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brisbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lethal throws a strike but Brisbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brisbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brisbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lethal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell wants to pass the guard but Lethal is keeping the position.
Brisbell wants to control from the top but Lethal keeps moving.
Brisbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brisbell looking to pass the guard.
Lethal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two 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.
Brisbell pushing down on Lethal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brisbell is trying to control. Lethal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brisbell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brisbell looking to control but Lethal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brisbell lands a nice shot to the head.
Brisbell looking to control but Lethal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brisbell.
Brisbell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brisbell landing punches.
Brisbell lands a heavy elbow.
Brisbell controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kris Brisbell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Brisbell moves into range and clinches up with Lethal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell jumps guard and drags Lethal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lethal throws a strike but Brisbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brisbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Lethal has wrist control.
Brisbell wants to control from the top but Lethal keeps moving.
Brisbell stands up and waves to Lethal to follow him.
Brisbell shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Brisbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brisbell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Brisbell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lee Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Radar Black!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Radar Black has been cut.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radar Black.
Black lands a takedown into guard.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Black prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Black throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Williams preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Black shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Williams.
Black looks gassed!
Black tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Black shoots in.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams stands and steps away. Black gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radar Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Black stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Black.
Black trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Black is chipping away with strikes.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Black working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
Black is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Radar Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
Black working the head with strikes.
Black scores with punches from side control.
Black in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Black working the head with strikes.
Williams is trying to buck Black off.
Black cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Black cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Black working the head with strikes.
Black working the head with strikes.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Black connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black working the ground and pound.
Williams pushes Black away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Black gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black working the head with strikes.
Black lands a few punches from side control.
Black has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Williams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radar Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radar Black'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. This is the final round!
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Black trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Black.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radar Black.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Black tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams with a hook.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is trying to stand.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Black winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Black throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Williams has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Black is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radar Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radar Black!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Dixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jt davis's chin.
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jt davis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
davis cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon tries to clinch but davis moves out of range.
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
davis trying to remain calm as Dixon controls from the top position.
davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An elbow from Dixon crashes against the mat.
davis is pushing Dixon's head away, looking to escape. Dixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Dixon throws a strike aimed at the side of davis's head but davis avoids it well.
davis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
davis is trying to buck Dixon off.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dixon advances nicely into full mount.
davis is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
davis is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis is trying to stand.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
Dixon tries to control but davis wriggling away.
Dixon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon fails with the takedown.
davis tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
davis throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
davis is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from davis misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
davis throws a one two combo.
davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
davis looks gassed!
Dixon fails to pull guard.
davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
davis lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment.
davis breaks the clinch.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and davis moves out of range easily.
Dixon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dixon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear davis down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
davis is pushing Dixon's head away, looking to escape. Dixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Dixon decides to stand back up. Dixon steps back and let's davis get back to his feet.
davis tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
davis clinches but Dixon breaks the clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into side control. davis won't be happy with that.
Dixon tries to score with some ground and pound. davis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
davis is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused davis some visible discomfort.
Dixon working the ground and pound.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
davis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
davis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon grinds an elbow into davis's temple.
An elbow from Dixon crashes against the mat.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dixon connects with a decent elbow.
davis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dixon stands up and beckons davis to his feet.
Jt davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon wants to clinch up but davis keeps it at a distance.
davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with davis, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes davis against the cage but davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
davis closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dixon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. davis is defending well for now.
Dixon jumps guard but davis stands there with Dixon around his waist. Dixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon has davis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dixon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending davis tumbling to the mat - Dixon dives into davis's guard.
Dixon wants to stand but davis is controlling his posture from full guard.
davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
davis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dixon dives into side control.
davis pushes Dixon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dixon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dixon shoots in but davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
davis forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
Dixon avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and davis avoids it.
Dixon jumps guard and drags davis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
davis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dixon misses with a head kick.
davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon tries to clinch but davis is having none of it.
davis closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from davis.
davis breaks the clinch.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon pushes davis up against the cage in a clinch.
davis lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment.
Dixon jumps guard but davis stands there with Dixon around his waist. Dixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
davis wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side
and Dixon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
davis closes the distance but Dixon moves to the side
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. davis didn't expect that.
Dixon wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but davis defends it.
davis is trying to stand.
Dixon decides to stand up.
davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davis clinches but Dixon breaks the clinch
and Dixon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
davis avoids the elbow strike from Dixon, against the cage.
davis breaks the clinch.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon moves into range and clinches up with davis.
davis lands with a light punch inside.
davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Dixon takes an elbow to the forehead.
davis lands a damaging elbow.
davis stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
davis connects with a looping right hand.
davis tries to clinch up.
davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
davis throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
davis wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to clinch but davis is having none of it.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from davis does no damage.
Jimmy Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
davis closes the distance but Dixon moves to the side
and Dixon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a good low kick that davis was not able to check.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis closes the distance but Dixon moves to the side
and Dixon moves into the clinch.
Dixon tries to pull guard but davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Dixon drops back down to his feet.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as davis throws out the jab.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dixon shoots in but davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
davis lands a two punch combo.
davis tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Jt davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to move into range but davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dixon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dixon instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by davis.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
davis lands a right hand.
davis lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by davis.
Dixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dixon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but davis blocks it with crossed arms.
davis prevents the takedown attempt.
davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
A right-left combo lands from davis.
davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jt davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
davis tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Dixon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cardinal Richelieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Billy Talent - Red Flag. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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132 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cardinal Richelieu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richelieu dodges the punch combination from Smart.
Smart tries to move into range but Richelieu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Richelieu does no damage.
Richelieu connects with a nice looking jab.
Richelieu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richelieu defends it nicely.
No joy there for Richelieu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Richelieu.
Richelieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Richelieu stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Richelieu misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Smart does no damage.
Richelieu misses with a double jab.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Richelieu tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richelieu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardinal Richelieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smart.
Smart looks gassed!
A shot to de liver by Richelieu. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richelieu lands with an uppercut that bounces Smart off the cage and back into rage.
Richelieu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richelieu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richelieu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richelieu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Richelieu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smart's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richelieu thows a body kick. Smart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Richelieu tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardinal Richelieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richelieu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richelieu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richelieu to score with a decent uppercut.
Richelieu lands a big head kick that sends Smart tumbling to the mat! Richelieu takes a step backwards and waves Smart back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smart is rocked!
Richelieu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smart is still on wobbly legs! Can Richelieu finish him?
Richelieu looks to land a combination. Smart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu lands a two punch combo.
Richelieu lands a slapping body shot.
Smart seems to have recovered his senses.
Smart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richelieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richelieu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richelieu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richelieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richelieu lands with a nice combination. Smart backs away looking to recover.
Richelieu punishes Smart's body with a nice straight punch.
Richelieu drops Smart with a beautiful combination! Smart stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richelieu is looking for the KO!
Smart takes one to the side of the head.
Richelieu lands a left and a right that send Smart crashing to the mat, dazed. Richelieu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Richelieu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richelieu connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu drops Smart with a beautiful combination! Smart stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richelieu is looking for the KO!
Richelieu cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Richelieu lands a nice hook to Smart's body. Smart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Richelieu scores with a four punch combination!
Richelieu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richelieu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smart doesn't seem bothered though.
Richelieu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richelieu duly obliges.
Smart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richelieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richelieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smart.
Richelieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart tries to move into range but Richelieu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richelieu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richelieu scores with a nice right hand.
Richelieu throws a good cross that connects.
Smart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richelieu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richelieu lands a nice hook to Smart's body. Smart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richelieu.
Richelieu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smart circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Richelieu there.
Richelieu stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Richelieu lands an overhand right.
Smart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richelieu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Richelieu. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Richelieu.
Richelieu lands a two punch combo.
Richelieu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smart backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richelieu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardinal Richelieu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richelieu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smart backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown by Smart or perhaps it was just good defense by Richelieu which made him look bad.
Richelieu scores with a hook.
Smart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richelieu, as that shot connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richelieu has got the better of the exchanges.
Richelieu drops Smart with a beautiful combination! Smart stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richelieu is looking for the KO!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richelieu!
Richelieu connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Richelieu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richelieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Richelieu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richelieu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cardinal Richelieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Richelieu as he connects with a hook.
Richelieu fails to land with a series of punches.
Smart shoots for a takedown but Richelieu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardinal Richelieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smart.
Smart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richelieu lands a left and a right that send Smart crashing to the mat, dazed. Richelieu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Richelieu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richelieu wants it to stay on the feet.
Richelieu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richelieu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richelieu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richelieu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smart backs up against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smart.
Richelieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu throws a good cross that connects.
Smart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richelieu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richelieu.
Richelieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richelieu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Richelieu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Richelieu does it's job there.
Richelieu stalks Smart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smart's face. Smart staggers backwards, shaken.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richelieu scores with a jab to the head.
Richelieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Richelieu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richelieu.
Richelieu misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Richelieu sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richelieu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richelieu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richelieu lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richelieu!
Richelieu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richelieu sprawls well. Richelieu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richelieu lands a with a good body shot.
Cardinal Richelieu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richelieu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richelieu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richelieu lands with a right hand.
Richelieu digs a good body shot into Smart's ribs.
Richelieu lands with a nice combination. Smart backs away looking to recover.
Richelieu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Richelieu as Smart shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Richelieu scores with a four punch combination!
Smart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cardinal Richelieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richelieu sizes up Smart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Richelieu.
Richelieu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richelieu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardinal Richelieu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smart walks into a straight right hand from Richelieu.
A cross from Richelieu lands.
Richelieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richelieu lands a body shot.
Richelieu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smart walks into a straight right hand from Richelieu.
A punch lands to the side of Smart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
Richelieu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richelieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smart.
Smart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richelieu cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt - Richelieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richelieu with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richelieu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richelieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richelieu connects with a body shot.
Smart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richelieu.
Richelieu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richelieu wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richelieu.
Richelieu sizes up Smart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richelieu looks to land a combination. Smart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richelieu scores with a hook to the body. Smart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richelieu.
Richelieu throws a right and a left that Smart avoids nicely.
Richelieu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
Smart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richelieu circles away.
Cardinal Richelieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smart.
Richelieu stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Richelieu looks to land a combination but Smart avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Richelieu - just one landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richelieu.
Smart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richelieu swivels and escapes.
Richelieu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Richelieu finds it's way through Smart's defenses.
Richelieu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richelieu wants it to stay on the feet.
Richelieu lands a lovely overhand right.
Richelieu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richelieu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Richelieu.
Smart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Richelieu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart throws a right hand that Richelieu ducks under and follows up with a left that Richelieu also avoids with ease.
Smart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richelieu.
Smart slips a jab and a cross from Richelieu.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
Smart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richelieu.
Richelieu misses with a combination
and Smart counters with a left and a right that stings Richelieu.
Richelieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smart.
Richelieu stuns Smart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richelieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richelieu connects with a nice looking jab.
Smart dodges the punch combination from Richelieu.
Smart throws a nice looking combination but Richelieu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richelieu scores with a nice head shot.
Richelieu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
Richelieu looks to land a combination. Smart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smart drops his hands momentarily and Richelieu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richelieu.
Richelieu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Richelieu both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Richelieu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Smart with that takedown attempt.
Richelieu lands a jab-cross combination.
Richelieu throws a combination. Smart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardinal Richelieu clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Richelieu.
Richelieu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Richelieu sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richelieu lands a jab-cross combination.
Richelieu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richelieu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Richelieu.
Richelieu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richelieu.
Smart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richelieu throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Richelieu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Richelieu's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richelieu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richelieu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richelieu has his feet on Smart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richelieu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richelieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richelieu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richelieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richelieu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smart dives in and grabs Richelieu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richelieu pushes down on Smart's head and hops out.
Cardinal Richelieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smart.
Smart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richelieu scores with a three punch combo!
Richelieu cracks Smart with a good jab.
Richelieu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richelieu dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Richelieu scores with a four punch combination!
Richelieu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smart shoots in and drives through. Richelieu sprawls well.
Richelieu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from Richelieu.
Smart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richelieu looks to land a combination but Smart avoids it well.
Richelieu misses with a wild body shot.
Smart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richelieu circles away.
Smart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richelieu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Smart blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu lands a nice looking body shot.
Richelieu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richelieu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smart.
Richelieu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richelieu duly obliges.
Richelieu thuds a left hand into Smart's body.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richelieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richelieu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart shoots in but Richelieu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart dives in and grabs Richelieu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richelieu pushes down on Smart's head and hops out.
Richelieu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richelieu throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardinal Richelieu had his way with Paul Smart in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richelieu lands a body shot.
Richelieu throws a series of punches but Smart avoids them all with ease.
Richelieu misses with a wild combination.
Richelieu misses with a body shot.
Richelieu cracks Smart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Richelieu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richelieu's waist but Richelieu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smart off to one side.
Richelieu connects with a nice looking jab.
Richelieu misses with a double jab.
Richelieu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richelieu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smart takes one to the side of the head.
Richelieu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richelieu.
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.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richelieu pinned against the cage. Richelieu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richelieu throws a combination. Smart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richelieu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Smart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richelieu works over Smart's head and body with a nice combination.
Richelieu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richelieu duly obliges.
Richelieu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richelieu.
Richelieu scores with a sloppy right hand. Smart should have avoided that one.
Smart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richelieu lands a body shot.
Richelieu looks to land a combination. Smart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Richelieu as Smart shoots in.
Cardinal Richelieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smart.
Smart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richelieu is fending him off so far but Smart persists. Nope, Richelieu circles away and we're back to standing.
Richelieu misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu works over Smart's head and body with a nice combination.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Richelieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richelieu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richelieu lands a two punch combo.
Richelieu looks to land a combination. Smart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richelieu thuds his right hand into Smart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Smart or perhaps it was just good defense by Richelieu which made him look bad.
Smart walks into a left hand.
Richelieu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richelieu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richelieu scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richelieu duly obliges.
Richelieu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richelieu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richelieu cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richelieu.
Richelieu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richelieu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
Richelieu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smart on the side of the head.
Cardinal Richelieu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smart takes one on the button.
Paul Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart shoots in but Richelieu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richelieu.
Richelieu dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
Richelieu throws a push kick but Smart slaps the foot to one side.
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richelieu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richelieu.
Richelieu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Richelieu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richelieu lands a jab-cross combination.
Richelieu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richelieu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richelieu.
Richelieu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richelieu.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardinal Richelieu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richelieu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:41
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cardinal Richelieu!
Cardinal Richelieu is the new bantamweight champion!
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