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MFN 66: Premonition Of Pain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abbiati might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal. Clayton has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Giorgio Abbiati is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbiati tries to clinch up but Clayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Giorgio Abbiati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbiati walks into a stiff left hand from Clayton.
Clayton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clayton thuds his shin into the meat of Abbiati's side.
Abbiati pushes Clayton up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Clayton avoids the damage to the body.
Clayton blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Clayton trying to stall but Abbiati improves his position.
Abbiati trying to land knees to the body.
Abbiati managing to block the knees to the body from Clayton.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Clayton avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
Abbiati misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clayton.
Abbiati can't find room to land a body shot as Clayton controls the action.
Clayton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clayton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abbiati is pressed up against the cage. Clayton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbiati down to the mat. Abbiati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abbiati wants to clinch.
Clayton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati tries to clinch but Clayton is having none of it.
Abbiati fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbiati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clayton. Clayton obviously looking to wear him down.
Abbiati throws a combination that misses
and Clayton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abbiati throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clayton.
Clayton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbiati doesn't manage to clinch there - Clayton circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clayton.
Clayton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbiati gets a clinch.
Abbiati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clayton's elbow.
Clayton pushes Abbiati back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbiati struggles to land a body shot inside as Clayton controls his hands.
Clayton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abbiati utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbiati displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clayton up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clayton as Abbiati tries to tie him up.
Abbiati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clayton tries to land knees in the clinch but Abbiati avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Clayton.
Abbiati tries to stall but Clayton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Clayton - that landed with a thud.
Clayton prevents a body shot from Abbiati.
Clayton taking a breather.
Clayton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abbiati is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abbiati blocks an elbow strike.
Clayton taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clayton throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbiati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbiati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clayton is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbiati has wrist control.
Clayton trying to control but Abbiati is working from the bottom.
Abbiati wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a strike but Abbiati rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've been hearing good reports from Abbiati's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clayton, not yet.
Abbiati has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clayton is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton controls Abbiati momentarily but Abbiati frees himself.
Clayton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abbiati uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clayton checks a low kick from Abbiati.
Abbiati misses with a two punch combination.
Clayton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbiati as he avoids it easily.
Abbiati tries to clinch but Clayton moves out of range.
Clayton lands a really nice looking cross but Abbiati seems unphased.
Abbiati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clayton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clayton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giorgio Abbiati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbiati throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clayton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abbiati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abbiati fails to land with a series of punches.
Clayton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abbiati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abbiati wants to clinch up but Clayton keeps it at a distance.
Clayton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abbiati on the side of the head.
Charles Clayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbiati throws the kick towards the body but Clayton avoids it.
Abbiati wants to clinch.
Clayton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clayton keeps the fight on the outside.
Abbiati tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
Abbiati tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
That kick from Clayton tenderised Abbiati's leg. Abbiati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbiati sprawls well. Abbiati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clayton gets slowly back to his feet.
Abbiati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clayton counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Clayton.
Abbiati is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Abbiati wants to clinch
and Clayton counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbiati misses with a body kick.
Abbiati moves in looking to clinch but Clayton pushes him off.
Clayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abbiati at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbiati takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abbiati is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clayton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clayton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abbiati closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abbiati misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clayton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Clayton avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
Abbiati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clayton's elbow.
Clayton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Giorgio Abbiati has been cut.
Abbiati is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clayton is keeping busy.
Clayton gets through Abbiati's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clayton looking to stall.
Clayton has Abbiati pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clayton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Abbiati tumbling to the mat - Clayton dives into Abbiati's guard.
Clayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbiati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati wants to sweep but no luck.
Clayton wants to control from the top but Abbiati keeps moving.
Abbiati seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abbiati looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgio Abbiati's cut.
That's time! Abbiati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clayton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abbiati moves out of range as Clayton strikes.
Abbiati misses with the combination.
Clayton works Abbiati's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Abbiati. Those never looked like landing.
Clayton swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbiati.
Clayton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbiati doesn't manage to clinch there - Clayton circles away.
Abbiati is looking to clinch.
Clayton has Abbiati up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbiati has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Abbiati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clayton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbiati backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Clayton avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
Clayton is leaning against Abbiati and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clayton just leaning against Abbiati, taking a breather.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clayton looking for a takedown.
Clayton prevents a body shot from Abbiati.
Clayton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbiati backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abbiati.
Clayton pushes off an throws an elbow but Abbiati leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clayton trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Clayton.
Clayton managing to block the knees to the body from Abbiati.
Abbiati is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clayton looking to stall.
Giorgio Abbiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abbiati is defending well for now.
Abbiati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clayton's elbow.
Clayton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clayton.
Clayton misses with an elbow strike.
Abbiati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clayton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbiati.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abbiati takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clayton misses with a knee to the head.
Clayton blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Abbiati trying to stall but Clayton improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton tries to throw a body punch but Abbiati avoids it by throwing Clayton back against the cage.
Clayton cracks Abbiati with a nice body shot.
Clayton blocks a body shot from Abbiati.
Clayton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abbiati is defending well for now.
Abbiati takes an elbow to the temple.
Clayton lands a good knee to the midsection. Abbiati won't want to take too many of those.
Abbiati trying to land knees to the body.
Clayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbiati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clayton tries to throw a body punch but Abbiati avoids it by throwing Clayton back against the cage.
Abbiati is trying to stall.
Clayton prevents a body shot from Abbiati.
Clayton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abbiati up against the cage.
Abbiati trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Abbiati.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abbiati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clayton's brow.
A short left from Clayton.
Abbiati is trying to stall.
Clayton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abbiati missing with knees to the body.
Abbiati blocks an elbow strike from Clayton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton avoiding damage as Abbiati throws knees to the body.
Clayton trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Clayton avoids the damage to the body.
Abbiati blocks an elbow strike.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles Clayton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abbiati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Clayton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clayton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Clayton!
Charles Clayton made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Cantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuki Takano!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano connects with a body shot.
Takano misses the shot to the body.
Cantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano staying out of range there.
Takano misses with a hook. Cantor ducked under it nicely.
Cantor throws a right and a left that Takano avoids nicely.
Takano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Takano.
Cantor connects with a body shot.
Cantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takano thuds his right hand into Cantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Takano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Cantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Cantor takes one to the side of the head.
Takano throws a big shot that misses.
Cantor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takano sprawls well initially but Cantor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Still in half guard, Cantor seems content to control.
Cantor working over Takano with some ground and pound. Takano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cantor wants to pass the guard but Takano is defending well.
Takano looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Takano defending well.
Cantor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantor is working away from the top position though.
Cantor working Takano over with strikes.
Takano trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Takano dodges it nicely.
Cantor wants to free his trapped foot but Takano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cantor is trying to control the action in half guard but Takano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cantor wants to pass to mount but Takano is defending the position.
Cantor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been informed that Takano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor working the head and body with strikes.
Cantor slows the pace down in half guard.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Takano dodges it nicely.
Takano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cantor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Takano is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cantor content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuki Takano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takano just misses with a punch to the body.
Cantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor.
Cantor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takano pinned against the cage. Takano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takano slaps away a takedown attempt from Cantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano tests Cantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cantor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takano to the mat! Takano manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano looking for a sweep. Not yet Takano, not yet.
Takano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cantor is in close to Takano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cantor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cantor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a big elbow that misses.
Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Takano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cantor has his foot on Takano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takano works his way back into a safe position though.
Cantor keeping full guard, as Takano tries to pass.
Cantor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cantor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is looking for a triangle but Takano pushes his legs off easily.
Cantor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cantor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cantor tries to get out of the position.
Cantor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takano stacks Cantor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takano!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cantor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cantor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takano's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantor trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Cantor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown by Cantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Takano which made him look bad.
Takano scores with a sloppy right hand. Cantor should have avoided that one.
Cantor gets the takedown into side control.
Cantor trying to control the action but Takano is working from the bottom.
Cantor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cantor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cantor is trying to ground and pound but Takano uses the momentary lack of control by Cantor to regain half guard.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cantor wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy.
Takano has hold of Cantor's hands but Cantor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor working the head and body with strikes.
Cantor is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cantor tries to pass to full mount but Takano defends it.
Cantor is working hard here to advance position.
Cantor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cantor works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cantor.
Cantor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cantor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cantor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cantor avoids the attempt from Takano to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cantor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cantor looking to ground and pound but Takano is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantor lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano is looking to improve his position but Cantor isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantor 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
A relieved looking Roger Cantor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeskog comes to the cage accompanied by Warm Shadow - Fink. Johnson has chosen Psycho - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Randall Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
147 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Landeskog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeskog tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Landeskog.
Magnus Landeskog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeskog manages to avoid it.
Landeskog instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Landeskog blocks it.
Landeskog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson has Landeskog pressed against the cage.
Landeskog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Landeskog lands with a left to the head.
Landeskog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson takes a swing at Landeskog's ribcage but misses.
Landeskog just misses with a punch to the body.
Landeskog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Landeskog lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Landeskog's head but Landeskog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Landeskog wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Landeskog. Landeskog gets slowly back to his feet.
Landeskog is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Landeskog looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a low kick but Landeskog moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Landeskog's head coaches at CT Antiga União that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Landeskog's hands.
Landeskog misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson moves forwards but Landeskog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Landeskog punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson throws a body punch but Landeskog moves out of range.
Landeskog scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Landeskog swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson swings for the body but Landeskog moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Landeskog circles away.
Landeskog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landeskog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Landeskog wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Landeskog wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson not doing much here.
Landeskog is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Landeskog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Landeskog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landeskog was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Landeskog closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Landeskog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is controlling Landeskog's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Landeskog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Landeskog.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Landeskog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Landeskog seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Landeskog!
An out of breath Magnus Landeskog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Sprole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sprole's choice of entrance music: Youre Gonna Go Far, Kid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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21
142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Dynamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Sprole!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamo pushes Sprole up against the cage in a clinch.
Dynamo digs a right hand into Sprole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprole's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sprole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dynamo's brow.
Sprole trying to land knees to the body.
Sprole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sprole keeps control of Dynamo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dynamo lands a shot to the body.
Sprole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but Dynamo blocks it.
Dynamo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sprole prevents it.
Dynamo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sprole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sprole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dynamo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprole misses with a knee to the head.
Sprole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dynamo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sprole controls his hands.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sprole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dynamo's face.
Sprole looking to throw knees to the head but Dynamo is blocking nicely.
Sprole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sprole stalling against the cage.
Sprole looking to throw knees to the head but Dynamo is blocking nicely.
Sprole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dynamo.
Sprole lands a knee to the head.
Dynamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynamo goes for a double leg but Sprole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sprole continues to drive forward.
Dynamo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sprole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dynamo clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo tries to stall but Sprole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dynamo pulls Sprole into guard.
Sprole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dynamo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sprole passes Dynamo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dynamo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sprole is looking to advance position but Dynamo won't allow it.
Dynamo is staying active underneath Sprole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sprole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sprole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sprole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dynamo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sprole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dynamo working for a triangle but Sprole defends it easily.
Sprole stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamo.
Sprole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dynamo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sprole.
Dynamo has momentary wrist control but Sprole slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo controls Sprole momentarily but Sprole frees himself.
Sprole stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamo.
Dynamo has momentary wrist control but Sprole slips an elbow through the middle.
Sprole throwing strikes from guard but Dynamo blocks nicely.
Sprole prevents Dynamo from getting back to his feet.
Sprole scoring with some ground and pound.
Sprole working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamo working for a triangle but Sprole defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprole controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Sprole dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dynamo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sprole tries to sprawl out of it but Dynamo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sprole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamo rushes Sprole and presses him up against the cage.
Dynamo managing to block the knees to the body from Sprole.
A short uppercut from Sprole.
Sprole scores with a knee to the head.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sprole lands a damaging elbow.
Dynamo fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sprole.
Dynamo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sprole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sprole throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo can't find room to land a body shot as Sprole controls the action.
Sprole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dynamo's face.
Sprole tries to throw a body punch but Dynamo avoids it by throwing Sprole back against the cage.
Sprole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sprole misses with an elbow over the top.
Sprole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dynamo tries to pull guard but Sprole won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo avoiding damage as Sprole throws knees to the body.
Sprole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dynamo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sprole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sprole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sprole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dynamo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprole crunches a lovely knee into Dynamo's ribcage.
Dynamo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dynamo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sprole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dynamo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dynamo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dynamo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sprole uses from the top position.
Sprole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sprole preventing the sweep.
Sprole chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprole chips away with some ground and pound.
Sprole is working Dynamo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dynamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dynamo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sprole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo is trying to keep Sprole in close.
Dynamo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dynamo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sprole.
Sprole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dynamo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sprole defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprole connects with a couple of short punches.
Dynamo seems keen to control Sprole's posture.
Sprole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sprole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sprole is in close to Dynamo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sprole distracts Dynamo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprole looking to sit in guard and control but Dynamo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dynamo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamo has gone for a leg lock! Sprole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dynamo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Sprole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dynamo looks to land a body kick but Sprole moved away.
Sprole closes the distance and clinches up with Dynamo, looking for a takedown. Sprole pushes Dynamo against the cage but Dynamo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sprole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dynamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sprole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dynamo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dynamo.
Sprole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sprole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dynamo won't allow Sprole to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sprole is proving hard to escape from.
Sprole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sprole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Derick Sprole wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sprole tries to score with a low kick but Dynamo moves his leg out of the way.
Rick Dynamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo darts in looking for a takedown but Sprole gets double underhooks and turns Dynamo into the cage.
Sprole misses with a knee strike.
Sprole controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Sprole.
Dynamo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dynamo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sprole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sprole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dynamo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sprole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dynamo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sprole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dynamo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sprole is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dynamo to the mat. Dynamo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamo working a defensive guard here.
Sprole stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sprole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sprole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dynamo is looking for a triangle but Sprole pushes his legs off easily.
Sprole lands a couple of elbows.
Sprole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sprole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sprole wants to pass the guard but Dynamo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprole throws a strike but Dynamo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Derick Sprole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sprole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rick Dynamo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derick Sprole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dynamo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sprole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derick Sprole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sprole winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Sprole!
Derick Sprole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Terror - One with the Underdogs. Elliott Stanley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
146 lbs
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20
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliott Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skip Torres!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Stanley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Stanley clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stanley.
Stanley is looking to break free of the clinch but Torres has double underhooks.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Torres shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stanley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stanley looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanley, not yet.
Torres postures up.
Stanley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Short Term Solution that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley has his hands on Torres's head, controlling the position.
Stanley has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres passes the guard and advances to mount!
Torres trying to control but Stanley is having none of it.
Stanley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stanley tries to get out of the position.
Torres is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Stanley is in real trouble.
Stanley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throwing strikes and Stanley squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Torres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stanley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stanley shrugs it off.
Stanley tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
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!
Stanley tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres throwing strikes here but Stanley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Torres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Torres with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Torres avoids the attempt from Stanley to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is controlling an arm, preventing Torres from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stanley tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres wants to finish this one by submission but Stanley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torres.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Torres working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Torres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stanley has worked his arm free - good work by Stanley!
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torres wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanley seems a little lost for a moment, as Torres dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torres scores with a nice body kick.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Stanley tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
Elliott Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanley takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Stanley walks into a left hand.
Stanley misses with a straight left.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres shoots for a takedown but Stanley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Torres moved away.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Torres dives in and grabs Stanley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanley pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Stanley throws a low kick, looking for Torres's leg but Torres calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Elliott Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elliott Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skip Torres.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanley slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is not content to let Torres control the position.
Stanley is trying to stand.
Torres is looking to advance position but Stanley won't allow it.
Stanley pushes Torres off looking to stand but Torres dives back in and keeps control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Stanley defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanley defends it well.
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
Stanley tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Torres wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy.
Stanley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet.
Stanley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Skip Torres wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Stanley. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
Torres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanley, who protects the arm well.
Stanley tries to escape but Torres is in control.
Torres tries for a kimura but Stanley is defending well.
Stanley tries to improve position but can't.
Torres trying to control the position but Stanley is working away.
Torres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Stanley is trying to stand.
Stanley tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Torres looking to control but Stanley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres wants to control the pace but Stanley is squirming around nicely.
Torres working Stanley over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanley is looking to escape.
Stanley is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.
Stanley is trying to stand.
Skip Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanley has given up his back. Will we see Torres going for some submissions?
Stanley tries to escape but Torres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Torres is working for a rear naked choke. Stanley is not defending it well and Torres has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Stanley refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Stanley's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skip Torres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrowe comes to the cage accompanied by Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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166 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Sorrowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hockles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe has Hockles up against the cage in a clinch.
Hockles blocks a body shot from Sorrowe.
The referee calls for Hockles to work.
Sorrowe trying to control the position but instead, Hockles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sorrowe into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sorrowe as Hockles tries to tie him up.
Hockles's coach down at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hockles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sorrowe can't break the clinch.
Hockles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sorrowe is trying to break free.
Sorrowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hockles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorrowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe misses with a hook. Hockles ducked under it nicely.
Sorrowe blocks the body kick.
Sorrowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hockles.
Sorrowe cracks Hockles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sorrowe misses with a straight right.
Sorrowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sorrowe scores with a jab to the body.
Sorrowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hockles slips a straight right by Sorrowe.
Hockles throws a front kick aimed at Sorrowe's knee but Sorrowe avoids it well.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sorrowe misses.
Donk. Sorrowe catches Hockles right on the button with a cross.
Sorrowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hockles swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorrowe misses the target.
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hockles slips a straight right by Sorrowe.
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!
Hockles staying out of range there.
Sorrowe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sorrowe tries to clinch but Hockles is having none of it.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Sorrowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hockles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorrowe. That did some damage!
Sorrowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sorrowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hockles moves away.
Sorrowe wants to clinch up but Hockles keeps it at a distance.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sorrowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
Hockles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe tries to clinch but Hockles is having none of it.
Sorrowe throws a sloppy body shot
and Hockles counters with a head kick. That will keep Sorrowe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sorrowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hockles was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorrowe.
Hockles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sorrowe lands a nice shot that snaps Hockles's head back.
Sorrowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorrowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hockles is just out of range.
Myers Hockles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorrowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hockles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sorrowe misses with a straight right.
Sorrowe lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorrowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorrowe misses the shot to the body.
Sorrowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorrowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hockles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sorrowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hockles slips a jab from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe avoids the head kick by Hockles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hockles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hockles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Hockles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sorrowe 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.
Hockles is looking to land body kicks.
Sorrowe jabs at Hockles's body.
Hockles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Samuel Sorrowe has been cut.
Sorrowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorrowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hockles is just out of range.
Sorrowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Sorrowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hockles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hockles moves out of range of the strikes.
Samuel Sorrowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorrowe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sorrowe throws a jab when Hockles was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles wants to clinch up but Sorrowe keeps it at a distance.
Hockles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sorrowe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sorrowe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sorrowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hockles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sorrowe is looking to clinch.
Sorrowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hockles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Sorrowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Hockles which made him look bad.
Sorrowe wants to clinch up but Hockles keeps it at a distance.
Sorrowe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hockles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sorrowe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sorrowe's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe staying busy and making it hard for Hockles to control.
Sorrowe wants to control his opponent's hands but Hockles gets his hands free.
Good control from Hockles.
Sorrowe covering up well under a series of strikes from Hockles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hockles struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sorrowe is trying to break free.
Sorrowe breaks Hockles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hockles is adopting a defensive guard.
Sorrowe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hockles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorrowe. 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.
Sorrowe postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Myers Hockles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sorrowe looks to land a left hand but Hockles moved out of range nicely.
Sorrowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrowe misses with a wild body shot.
Hockles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hockles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe throws an overhand right that lands on Hockles's shoulder, as Hockles tries to avoid the shot.
Sorrowe wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hockles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.
Sorrowe takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Hockles slips under a jab from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sorrowe. Beautiful body shot.
Sorrowe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hockles's head backwards.
Sorrowe tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe tries to clinch but Hockles moves out of range.
Sorrowe throws the left hand but Hockles avoids the punch easily.
Hockles scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sorrowe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sorrowe'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!
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Samuel Sorrowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Sorrowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hockles circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hockles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hockles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sorrowe clobbers Hockles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hockles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hockles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hockles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles scores with a one two! Sorrowe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hockles lands with a kick to the temple. Sorrowe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sorrowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Sorrowe avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles lands a nice hook to Sorrowe's body. Sorrowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sorrowe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hockles moves out of range as Sorrowe strikes.
Sorrowe avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Sorrowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hockles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sorrowe is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorrowe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hockles's head backwards.
Hockles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe misses with a wild body shot.
Sorrowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorrowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sorrowe's calf.
Sorrowe closes the distance but Hockles moves to the side
and Hockles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hockles blocks an uppercut.
Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorrowe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hockles.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Sorrowe connects with a right hand. Hockles shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sorrowe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hockles - the referee stops the clock and Sorrowe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hockles. Sorrowe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sorrowe throws a hook but Hockles blocks it.
Hockles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sorrowe connects with a looping right hand.
Sorrowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Sorrowe moves out of range easily.
Sorrowe avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Samuel Sorrowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hockles is just out of range.
Sorrowe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hockles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorrowe missing with a left hand there. Hockles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hockles takes a swing at Sorrowe's ribcage but misses.
Hockles is looking to clinch.
Hockles looks to land a body kick but Sorrowe moved away.
Hockles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorrowe. That did some damage!
Hockles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorrowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Sorrowe does it's job there.
Sorrowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hockles lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myers Hockles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sorrowe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sorrowe!
Samuel Sorrowe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: The High Road. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
155 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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29
148 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Fukuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a good low kick that Fukuta was not able to check.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Fukuta misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fukuta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fukuta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson prevents Fukuta from getting back to his feet.
Fukuta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Fukuta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Fukuta tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Fukuta is looking to escape.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Fukuta is defending well.
Fukuta wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fukuta defends it well.
Fukuta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukuta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Fukuta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Fukuta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Fukuta tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fukuta!
Anderson wants to control the pace but Fukuta is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has control of Fukuta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fukuta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to control but Fukuta wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Nights Watch MMA Academy inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson has control of Fukuta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fukuta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Fukuta is squirming around nicely.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fukuta tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson trying to control but Fukuta is having none of it.
Fukuta regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Fukuta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anderson is defending well though. Fukuta let's go of the attempt for now.
Fukuta working for a choke but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fukuta's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fukuta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fukuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Fukuta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Fukuta saw that one coming.
Fukuta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fukuta moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Fukuta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fukuta avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fukuta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fukuta tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Fukuta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fukuta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson looking to control but Fukuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fukuta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Fukuta wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Fukuta frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is trying to stand up.
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fukuta is on top in guard.
Anderson pulls Fukuta in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukuta won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fukuta wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Fukuta is having none of it.
Fukuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fukuta.
Anderson is pushing down on Fukuta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fukuta is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukuta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukuta sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fukuta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Anderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Craig Anderson made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huone lands with an overhand left.
Grecko misses with a body shot.
Grecko slips under a jab.
That kick from Grecko tenderised Huone's leg. Huone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grecko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Huone checks a leg kick.
Grecko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Grecko with that takedown attempt.
Huone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grecko moves away.
Huone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grecko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grecko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huone was well out of range. Poor timing from Grecko.
Huone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grecko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huone won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grecko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Huone is letting Grecko control him for a moment.
Grecko in side control, throwing shots but Huone defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone is not content to let Grecko control the position.
Huone wants to get back to his feet.
Grecko advances nicely into full mount.
Huone wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grecko.
Grecko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huone is trying to stand up.
Grecko wants to control the pace but Huone is squirming around nicely.
Grecko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Grecko looking to ground and pound but Huone is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huone'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Huone tries to buck Grecko off but he can't manage it.
Grecko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grecko won't let Huone get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Grecko with the ground and pound from mount.
Grecko punching from mount but Huone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grecko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grecko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grecko raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that round.
That's time! Grecko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grecko shoots in and gets a takedown into Huone's guard.
Grecko wants to control from the top but Huone keeps moving.
Huone wants to stand and escape but Grecko is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grecko postures up in Huone's guard and throws a big left but Huone blocks it.
Grecko connects with a couple of short punches.
Grecko wants to pass the guard but Huone is keeping the position.
Grecko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grecko stays in close to Huone's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grecko is standing up over Huone. Huone looks to escape but Grecko dives into side control.
Grecko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Huone can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko working the body and head with strikes.
Grecko is looking to take a break and control but Huone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huone wants to get back to his feet but Grecko is dominant here and he's now got Huone's back!
Grecko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grecko cracks Huone with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Huone from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko has good solid back control here.
Grecko tries to get the hooks in deep but Huone pushed the leg off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Grecko.
Huone holding both Grecko 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grecko is riding his opponent, not letting Huone buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Grecko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Huone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grecko missing with punches from the back.
Huone holding both Grecko 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grecko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that second round.
That's time! Grecko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grecko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Huone's guard.
Grecko looking to sit in guard and control but Huone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huone is looking to stand up but Grecko won't let him.
Huone postures up.
Huone preventing the sweep.
Huone wanted to stand there but Grecko had control of the position.
Grecko controls Huone momentarily but Huone frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Huone wants to control from the top but Grecko keeps moving.
Kaivo Huone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Grecko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grecko.
Grecko pushes Huone up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Huone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Grecko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grecko.
A right hand to the body from Grecko.
Huone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grecko tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Grecko is stalling here.
Grecko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huone's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Grecko.
Grecko misses with the head strike.
Tony Grecko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grecko scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaivo Huone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grecko.
Huone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Huone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grecko.
Grecko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Grecko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grecko. Grecko obviously looking to wear him down.
Huone loads up on a big right hand but Grecko slips the punch.
Grecko slips a straight right by Huone.
Huone throws a good cross that connects.
Grecko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grecko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaivo Huone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone throws a right hand that misses
and Grecko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huone won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grecko trying to control the position but Huone is working away.
Tony Grecko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grecko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Huone is not content to let Grecko control the position.
Huone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grecko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Grecko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grecko, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Bowlsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowlsby has chosen Whoop That Trick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Will Bowlsby told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Bowlsby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litoris throws a jab when Bowlsby was well out of range.
Litoris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowlsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Litoris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Bowlsby misses its intended target.
Litoris moves out of range as Bowlsby strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowlsby misses the target.
Litoris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowlsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowlsby connects with the punch.
Bowlsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowlsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Litoris.
Litoris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowlsby.
Litoris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowlsby.
Bowlsby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Litoris to the mat! Litoris manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bowlsby wants to control from the top but Litoris keeps moving.
Bowlsby landing with the ground and pound.
Bowlsby stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Litoris throws up his legs and catches Bowlsby in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bowlsby tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Litoris! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Litoris!
Mike Litoris tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Will Bowlsby spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself. My focus was off, he has no skill at all!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (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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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Spezza. That snapped Levasseur's head back.
Levasseur shoots for a double leg takedown but Spezza sprawls well. He's pushed Levasseur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spezza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Spezza.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Levasseur ducks down to avoid it.
Spezza just misses with a punch to the body.
Spezza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Spezza catches Levasseur right on the button with a cross.
Spezza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Levasseur ducks down to avoid it.
Spezza throws an off balance right hand
and Levasseur counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spezza won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Levasseur's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Spezza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Levasseur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levasseur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levasseur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levasseur tries to move to mount but Spezza blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur landing a few strikes.
Spezza has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Levasseur looks up at the clock and then as Spezza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levasseur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Levasseur working away.
Levasseur in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur with the ground and pound but Spezza regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Spezza tries to get to full guard but Levasseur has control of the leg.
Spezza regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Levasseur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Spezza keeps moving.
Spezza trying to control the position.
Levasseur passes into half guard.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura but Spezza is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levasseur wants to control but Spezza is keeping him busy.
Spezza is defending against the submission attempts here by Levasseur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levasseur.
Levasseur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spezza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Levasseur has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Levasseur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spezza's face.
Levasseur landing strikes, looking to finish!
Levasseur working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spezza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Levasseur tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Levasseur with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levasseur with shots to the head and body - Spezza looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levasseur lands a big elbow.
Levasseur is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spezza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Levasseur landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spezza works over Levasseur's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from Spezza both land. Nice combination.
Levasseur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spezza.
Nice defenses there by Levasseur.
Spezza throws a jab when Levasseur was well out of range.
Spezza scores with a jab to the body.
Spezza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levasseur.
Levasseur shoots for a double leg takedown but Spezza sprawls well. He's pushed Levasseur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spezza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Levasseur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
Levasseur fails to land the takedown.
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Levasseur moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza throws a shot from downtown. Levasseur moves away and avoids it.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spezza as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Levasseur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spezza throws a shot from downtown. Levasseur moves away and avoids it.
Levasseur dives in and grabs Spezza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spezza pushes down on Levasseur's head and hops out.
Spezza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spezza but Spezza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spezza scores with a jab to the head.
Levasseur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezza throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Spezza there.
Levasseur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jason Spezza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levasseur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spezza. Spezza obviously looking to wear him down.
Levasseur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Levasseur ducks under a wild hook from Spezza.
Spezza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezza misses with a lunging right hand
and Levasseur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spezza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levasseur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spezza's head.
Levasseur is working for an americana but Spezza has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Levasseur was thinking about the submission.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Spezza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spezza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spezza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levasseur defends it easily.
Levasseur is in close to Spezza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur has gone for a leg lock! Spezza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Levasseur's guard.
Levasseur working for submissions but it's allowed Spezza to get to half guard.
Levasseur is looking for a sweep. Spezza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levasseur is working hard here to advance position.
Levasseur is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levasseur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olivier Levasseur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levasseur keeping moving, preventing Spezza from controlling successfully.
Levasseur looking for a sweep. Not yet Levasseur, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spezza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Levasseur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spezza!
Spezza is looking for a sweep.
Levasseur tries to score with some ground and pound. Spezza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Spezza is trying to control Levasseur's posture but Levasseur avoids it.
Spezza tries to buck Levasseur off but Levasseur is having none of it.
Spezza is still trying to improve position.
Spezza is not content to let Levasseur control the position.
Levasseur is trying to get an arm triangle but Spezza is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur lands a nice forearm strike.
Levasseur misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Levasseur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spezza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levasseur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spezza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Levasseur is putting a hurting on Spezza here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Levasseur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spezza sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasseur throws a strike but Spezza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezza looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Levasseur throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levasseur chips away with some ground and pound.
Levasseur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spezza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levasseur drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spezza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spezza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spezza!
Levasseur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spezza's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spezza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levasseur defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza wants to pass the guard but Levasseur is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levasseur 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
An out of breath Olivier Levasseur thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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