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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen The Conqueror as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by Xavier which made him look bad.
Xavier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole tries to work over Xavier's front leg with a kick but Xavier checks it.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Xavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xavier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xavier pinned against the cage. Xavier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cole is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xavier throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.
Xavier takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xavier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fails to land the takedown.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xavier sprawls well. Xavier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xavier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Xavier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Xavier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xavier is trying to control but can't.
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xavier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.
Cole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cole avoids the attempt from Xavier to control.
Xavier is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Xavier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier 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.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Xavier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xavier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xavier tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xavier to the ground. Xavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier slaps away a takedown attempt from Cole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xavier lands with an overhand left.
Cole fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier throws a left that rocks Cole and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Xavier dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cole regain composure!
Xavier controlling the position.
Xavier trying to control the position but Cole is working away.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
Xavier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Xavier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cole is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cole looks calm but he's in trouble here. Xavier gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cole is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Xavier lets go of the hold and Cole can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bittor Xavier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and American Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). American Spirit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Chaos's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, American Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chaos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chaos throws a right and a left that Spirit avoids nicely.
Chaos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spirit checks it well.
Spirit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a leg kick but Spirit checks it.
Chaos scores with a jab. Spirit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chaos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chaos works over Spirit's head and body with a nice combination.
Chaos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Chaos.
Chaos looks to land a combination. Spirit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spirit throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chaos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spirit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spirit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spirit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spirit throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spirit ducks right into an uppercut from Chaos.
Chaos works Spirit's body with a nice hook.
Chaos is looking to chop away at Spirit's legs.
Some wild striking there from Chaos.
Spirit misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a solid leg kick but Spirit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaos.
Chaos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chaos lands a slapping body shot.
Spirit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spirit misses with a hook to the body
and Chaos counters with a stiff right hand.
Spirit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaos. Chaos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirit works the jab nicely.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chaos clobbers Spirit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spirit blocks a jab.
A combination from Chaos does no damage.
Chaos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spirit. Spirit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice combination there by Chaos.
Spirit walks into a straight right hand from Chaos.
Spirit throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Spirit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chaos.
Chaos throws a nice looking combination but Spirit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spirit lands a two punch combo.
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!
Spirit slips a jab and a cross from Chaos.
Spirit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chaos finds it's way round the side to connect with Spirit's head.
Spirit throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spirit checks a low kick from Chaos.
Chaos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chaos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spirit checks it well.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Spirit moves away and avoids it.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Chaos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Spirit does no damage.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spirit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
Chaos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spirit misses with a double jab
and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spirit blocks a low kick nicely.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirit missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos moves out of range as Spirit strikes.
Chaos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Spirit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chaos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spirit looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Chaos.
Spirit takes one to the chin there.
Chaos throws a series of strikes that have Spirit backpedaling.
Spirit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spirit throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaos counters with a nice body shot.
Chaos lands with an overhand left.
Chaos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spirit checks a low kick from Chaos.
Chaos lands a nice shot that snaps Spirit's head back.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Chaos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spirit is out of range and Chaos settles back down.
No joy there for Spirit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spirit throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range.
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spirit looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
Spirit checks a leg kick nicely.
Chaos misses with a wild combination.
Spirit tries to move into range but Chaos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chaos connects with a single shot there.
Spirit loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos throws a chopping leg kick but Spirit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chaos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chaos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaos sizes up Spirit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Chaos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spirit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spirit checks a low kick from Chaos.
Chaos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spirit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spirit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaos.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spirit can do to turn this around?
A jab from Chaos does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Chaos.
Spirit is rocked!
Jason Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos throws a good cross that connects.
Spirit is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaos finish him?
Chaos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chaos drops Spirit with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Spirit! Chaos dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jason Chaos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza clinches up with Maguire and pushes him back against the cage.
Esperanza scores with a shoulder strike.
Esperanza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esperanza is trying to stall.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
Esperanza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maguire lands an elbow that stopped Esperanza in his tracks for a moment.
Maguire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Esperanza.
Esperanza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maguire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
Maguire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maguire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esperanza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esperanza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esperanza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maguire misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Esperanza connects with a knee to the head.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maguire tries a knee to the head but Esperanza blocks it.
Nice body punch from Esperanza - that landed with a thud.
Maguire looks gassed!
Esperanza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maguire.
A right handed body shot lands from Maguire.
Maguire is leaning against Esperanza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Esperanza.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza takes an elbow to the temple.
Esperanza landing knees to the head.
Maguire is working Esperanza over against the cage.
Esperanza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maguire walks away with a smile on his face. Esperanza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esperanza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coulton Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esperanza swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire.
Esperanza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Esperanza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esperanza tries to clinch up but Maguire circles away and keeps his distance.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Esperanza scores with a decent looking hook.
Esperanza clinches with his opponent.
Maguire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Esperanza connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maguire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esperanza.
Maguire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Esperanza.
Esperanza lands an elbow that stopped Maguire in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esperanza letting Maguire take a breather here.
Maguire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esperanza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maguire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
Esperanza tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
Maguire misses with a punch on the inside.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esperanza.
Esperanza blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maguire pushes Esperanza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esperanza lands an elbow just above Maguire 's eye.
Maguire is looking to control Esperanza's arms but Esperanza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maguire has his back to the cage.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esperanza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maguires head.
Maguire managing to block the knees to the body from Esperanza.
Esperanza pulls guard successfully.
Esperanza controls Maguire momentarily but Maguire frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esperanza is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Esperanza is looking to improve his position but Maguire isn't that keen on the idea.
Esperanza wants to control but Maguire is having none of it.
Esperanza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esperanza is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maguire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esperanza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maguire controlling from mount.
Esperanza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Esperanza is trying to get back to full guard.
Maguire content to control rather than advance.
Esperanza trying to control here.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coulton Maguire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Esperanza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esperanza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esperanza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Esperanza tries to clinch up.
Esperanza takes one on the button.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Esperanza.
Maguire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Esperanza counters with a head kick. That will keep Maguire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maguire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Esperanza counters with an inside leg kick.
Esperanza is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Esperanza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire sneaks out the side door and pushes Esperanza away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire wants to clinch
and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Esperanza.
Esperanza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esperanza managing to block the knees to the body from Maguire.
Esperanza wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esperanza connects with a knee to the head.
Esperanza with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esperanza connects with a knee to the head.
Esperanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire avoiding damage.
Maguire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Esperanza's face.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the head but Maguire blocks with his arms.
Maguire presses Esperanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esperanza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
Maguire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maguire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Esperanza is trying to maintain a safe position but Maguire gets an underhook and turns Esperanza into the cage.
Maguire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maguire fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Esperanza blocks an uppercut.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Esperanza's head.
Esperanza is trying to stall.
Maguire is looking to control Esperanza's arms but Esperanza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maguire has his back to the cage.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maguire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esperanza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
Maguire trying to stall but Esperanza improves his position.
Maguire is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Esperanza has denied him.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esperanza or not.
Esperanza lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire tries a knee to the head but Esperanza blocks it.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Esperanza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maguire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maguire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esperanza's brow.
Esperanza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coulton Maguire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maguire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esperanza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maguire's face.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
Esperanza misses with an elbow over the top.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire misses with a knee to the head.
Maguire lands a nice uppercut.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esperanza is defending well for now.
Esperanza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maguire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esperanza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Esperanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esperanza throws an elbow but misses.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
Maguire presses Esperanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire tries to stall but Esperanza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maguire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esperanza's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esperanza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Esperanza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maguire wants to get back to his feet.
Esperanza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Esperanza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Esperanza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Esperanza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maguire wants to control but Esperanza is keeping busy.
Esperanza wants to free his trapped foot but Maguire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maguire clinches but Esperanza breaks the clinch
and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Esperanza.
Esperanza misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coulton Maguire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Esperanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esperanza closes the distance but Maguire moves to the side
and Maguire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maguire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esperanza lands a good knee to the midsection. Maguire won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esperanza.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Esperanza landing knees to the body.
Maguire lands a knee to the body.
Esperanza fails to pull guard.
Esperanza stalls.
Esperanza lands an elbow inside that Maguire shrugs off.
Esperanza misses with a knee strike.
Maguire lands a left hand.
Esperanza blocks an elbow strike.
Maguire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esperanza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esperanza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esperanza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Esperanza misses.
Esperanza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maguire counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
Maguire takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maguire trying to stall but Esperanza improves his position.
Esperanza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esperanza jumps guard but Maguire stands there with Esperanza around his waist. Esperanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maguire stalling in the clinch but Esperanza improves position.
Esperanza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esperanza with a knee to the head.
Maguire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esperanza lands an elbow just above Maguire 's eye.
Maguire gets through Esperanza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maguire misses with an elbow over the top.
Esperanza drags the fight down to the ground.
Esperanza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire trying to control but Esperanza is working from the bottom.
Esperanza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maguire defends it easily.
Esperanza wants to sweep but no luck.
Esperanza has a closed guard, preventing Maguire from standing up.
Maguire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esperanza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Esperanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maguire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch.
Maguire misses with some punches.
Esperanza jumps guard and drags Maguire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Esperanza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maguire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maguire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maguire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esperanza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Esperanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esperanza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimmy Esperanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esperanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Esperanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Maguire.
Maguire is looking to clinch but Esperanza is avoiding it.
Esperanza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire drives through and clinches with Esperanza against the cage.
Maguire misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Esperanza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esperanza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Esperanza.
Esperanza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maguire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maguire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coulton Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esperanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esperanza looking to throw knees to the head but Maguire is blocking nicely.
Esperanza tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
Esperanza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maguire blocks it with crossed arms.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire lands a nice elbow.
Maguire lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Esperanza.
I think Maguire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coulton Maguire!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang has chosen Long Way To The Top as his entrance music. Rodney Ang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ang forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Ang scores with a shoulder strike.
Ang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cooper King has been cut.
Ang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Ang leaning against his opponent.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Ang is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Ang - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Ang.
King looking for a takedown.
Ang cracks King with a nice body shot.
Ang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ang misses with an elbow strike.
Ang slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Ang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ang just leaning against King, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Ang won't allow it.
Ang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ang.
Ang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ang presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ang has King pressed against the cage.
Ang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ang lands an elbow inside.
Ang scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ang lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ang.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ang with a knee to the head.
King is rocked!
Cooper King's cut is getting worse.
Ang controlling the action here for a moment.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ang lands a nice elbow.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Ang lands with a left to the head.
Ang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Ang slows down the pace here.
Ang lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ang.
Ang has King pushed against the cage.
King is working for takedown but Ang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ang obliges.
Ang works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Ang avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ang taking a breather.
Ang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ang lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ang lands with a right to the head.
Ang stalling in the clinch.
Ang lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cooper King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King ducks straight into an uppercut from Ang and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - King manages to regain guard straight away.
Ang wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
King is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ang frees his head nicely. Oh but King has switched to an armbar! Ang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cooper King!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Lecter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Flash!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter leaves Flash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lecter - that will leave a mark!
Flash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lecter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lecter prevents Flash from moving into mount.
Lecter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lecter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flash on the ground.
Lecter is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash trying to control the action but Lecter is working from the bottom.
Flash tries for a kimura but Lecter is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter can't do much from the bottom here.
Lecter parries the strikes from Flash easily there. Flash is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lecter to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lecter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flash remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Flash working the ground and pound but Lecter is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter tries to buck Flash off but Flash is having none of it.
Flash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lecter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Flash is trying to get an arm triangle but Lecter is defending well.
Lecter is trying to get back to half guard.
Flash throws a strike aimed at the side of Lecter's head but Lecter avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lecter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lecter sneaks back into half guard.
Lecter is trying to control but can't.
Lecter tries to roll over but Flash keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flash passes to full mount!
Flash jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lecter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lecter and Flash has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lecter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lecter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Flash has recovered full guard.
Lecter wanted to stand there but Flash had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Flash 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.
Flash is looking to clinch but Lecter is avoiding it.
Flash shoots in for a double leg but Lecter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lecter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lecter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lecter.
Lecter tries to bum rush Flash with a series of wild strikes but Flash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flash moves out of range of the body kick.
Flash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecter throws a head kick that half lands.
Lecter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flash wants to clinch.
Flash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lecter as he avoids it easily.
Hannibal Lecter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter stuffs the takedown attempt from Flash. Flash gets slowly back to his feet.
Flash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lecter scores with a nice strike.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecter throws a leg kick which misses Flash's front leg but catches the back leg as Flash tries to avoid it.
Lecter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lecter works Flash's body with a nice hook.
Flash is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Lecter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lecter misses with a wild combination.
Lecter throws a one two combo.
Flash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lecter. Lecter obviously looking to wear him down.
Lecter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lecter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lecter throws a right and a left that Flash avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lecter leaves Flash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lecter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Lecter lands but Flash takes it in his stride.
Flash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lecter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lecter cracks a nice hook into Flash's ribs.
Flash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lecter.
Lecter lands with a shot to the body.
Lecter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lecter keeps the fight on the outside.
Lecter lands a jab to the head.
Flash fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter delivers a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lecter as he connects with a hook.
Lecter feints and then cracks Flash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flash down.
Flash shoots in for a takedown but Lecter shows good takedown defense.
Lecter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Lecter lands but Flash takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Flash misses
and Lecter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lecter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lecter.
Lecter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lecter scores with a leg kick.
Flash with a poor takedown
and Lecter counters with a good low kick that Flash was not able to check.
Lecter throws a series of strikes that have Flash backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lecter!
Lecter lands a nice hook to Flash's body. Flash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hannibal Lecter is winning the standup battle so far.
Lecter scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter feints and then cracks Flash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flash down.
Lecter stuns Flash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lecter scores with a jab. Flash acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Lecter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lecter scores with a jab.
Flash takes one on the button.
Lecter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lecter feints and then cracks Flash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flash down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter lunges at Flash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flash's hand.
Lecter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lecter counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lecter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lecter lands a head kick!
Flash misses with a takedown
and Lecter counters with a nice leg kick.
Flash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lecter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lecter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lecter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flash doesn't seem bothered though.
Lecter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lecter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lecter - that will leave a mark!
Lecter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lecter jabs at Flash's body.
Lecter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter stalks Flash and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flash's face. Flash staggers backwards, shaken.
Flash has his takedown stuffed
and Lecter counters with a left to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lecter!
Lecter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lecter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hannibal Lecter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Flash.
Flash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lecter.
Lecter works Flash's body with a nice hook.
Lecter cracks Flash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lecter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flash wants to clinch but Lecter slips to the side
and Lecter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lecter punishes Flash's body with a nice straight punch.
Flash's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lecter digs a good hook to Flash's body.
A right-left combo lands from Lecter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flash backs up against the cage.
Flash misses with a takedown
and Lecter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lecter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lecter is looking to slow Flash down with leg kicks.
Lecter scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Lecter.
Lecter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flash looks to clinch
letting Lecter counter with a right hand.
Lecter lands a jab to Flash's midsection.
Flash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lecter trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash wants to pass the guard but Lecter is defending well.
Flash is looking to stall here but Lecter recovers full guard.
Flash throws and elbow that misses. Lecter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flash's guard. Nice move by Lecter!
Lecter throws a big right hand that misses.
Flash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lecter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lecter wanted to stand there but Flash had control of the position.
Flash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lecter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flash shoots and misses
and Lecter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lecter 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekupuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr has chosen Smash Your enemies - Hatebreed as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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240 lbs
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24
230 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Kealekupuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr misses the jab.
Kealekupuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Matt Kerr has been cut.
Kerr shoots for a takedown but Kealekupuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kealekupuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kealekupuna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Kealekupuna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kealekupuna in particular looking to stall.
Kealekupuna wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Kealekupuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerr on the ground.
Kerr is trying to stand.
Kerr looks gassed!
Kealekupuna misses with a head shot. Kerr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kealekupuna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kealekupuna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kealekupuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerr is keeping the position for now.
Kealekupuna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekupuna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kealekupuna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Kealekupuna from controlling successfully.
Kealekupuna content to stall in guard here.
Kealekupuna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Kealekupuna from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Moses Kealekupuna just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kealekupuna closes the distance and clinches.
Kealekupuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kerr avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kealekupuna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna with a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kealekupuna with a knee to the head.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerr's defenses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kealekupuna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealekupuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Kealekupuna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moses Kealekupuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kerr.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealekupuna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna lands a nice knee to the body.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerr is trying to maintain a safe position but Kealekupuna gets an underhook and turns Kerr into the cage.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kealekupuna.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kealekupuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna scores with a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kealekupuna walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kerr with a poor takedown
and Kealekupuna counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Kealekupuna counters with a shoot takedown. Kerr fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Kealekupuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Kerr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kealekupuna takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moses Kealekupuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow inside that Kerr shrugs off.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow.
Kerr avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a nice knee to the body.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kealekupuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around?
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kealekupuna walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kealekupuna closes the distance and clinches.
Kealekupuna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kerr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerr missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealekupuna.
Kerr has Kealekupuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kealekupuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kerr lands an elbow inside that Kealekupuna shrugs off.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerr.
Moses Kealekupuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kerr.
Kealekupuna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kerr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kerr manages to end up in side control.
Kealekupuna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kealekupuna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerr.
Kerr thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kealekupuna to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealekupuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kealekupuna dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kealekupuna passes Kerr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kealekupuna thows a huge punch but Kerr dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna controlling the action here.
Kealekupuna is nestled in close to Kerr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kealekupuna controlling the action here.
Kealekupuna wants to pass the guard but Kerr is defending well.
Kealekupuna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerr wants to get back to his feet.
Kealekupuna with the ground and pound but Kerr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kealekupuna wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Kealekupuna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kealekupuna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kealekupuna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kealekupuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerr takes an elbow to the temple.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kealekupuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Kealekupuna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Kerr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kealekupuna moves into the clinch.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow just above Kerr 's eye.
Kealekupuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerr.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna scores a nice knee to the body.
Kealekupuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna with a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna stops a takedown attempt from Kerr.
A knee to the head by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerr is trying to drag Kealekupuna to the mat but Kealekupuna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moses Kealekupuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kerr.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Kealekupuna holds him up against the cage and eventually Kerr drops back down to his feet.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kerr managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerr.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealekupuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kealekupuna rushes Kerr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch there but Kerr circles away.
Matt Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna moves in looking to clinch but Kerr pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna moves into the clinch.
Kealekupuna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kerr's face.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow inside that Kerr shrugs off.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Kealekupuna won't allow it.
Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kealekupuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kealekupuna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kerr won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kealekupuna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kealekupuna wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr tries to bench press Kealekupuna off him but Kealekupuna keeps the position.
Kealekupuna taking a breather here.
Kerr parries the strikes from Kealekupuna easily there. Kealekupuna is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kerr to escape.
Kerr is not content to let Kealekupuna control the position.
Moses Kealekupuna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kealekupuna wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Kerr seems a little lost for a moment, as Kealekupuna dominates the positioning.
Kerr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kealekupuna.
Moses Kealekupuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Kealekupuna crashes against the mat.
Matt Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kealekupuna lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Kealekupuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kealekupuna 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Kealekupuna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oderus Masatoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oderus Masatoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Credible!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Credible pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masatoshi throws a nice looking combination but Credible bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Credible fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Credible swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Credible lands with a big right hook that stumbles Masatoshi - he's out on his feet here! Credible follows up with another monster hook that separates Masatoshi from consciousness! Masatoshi falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Credible stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Credible!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skwisgaar Skwigelf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skwigelf comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodrocuted. Hatton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bret Hart theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skwigelf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatton avoids the body shot from Skwigelf.
Skwigelf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwigelf looks for the body kick but Hatton saw that one coming.
Hatton clinches up with Skwigelf and pushes him back against the cage.
Skwigelf is trying to force a seperation but Hatton has the dominant position.
Skwigelf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hatton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hatton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skwigelf smiles and moves away.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hatton.
Skwigelf ducks under a wild hook from Hatton.
Skwigelf looks to land a left hand but Hatton moved out of range nicely.
Skwigelf motions for Hatton to come forward. Skwigelf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skwigelf jabs at Hatton's body.
Skwigelf looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatton is just out of range.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Skwigelf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf throws a leg kick but Hatton checks it.
Skwigelf slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Skwigelf does no damage.
Skwigelf throws a jab when Hatton was well out of range.
Skwigelf throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatton walks into a left hand.
Hatton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hatton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skwigelf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skwigelf tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skwigelf takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Skwigelf throws a right and a left that Hatton avoids nicely.
Skwigelf throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Skwigelf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skwigelf tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton throws a nice looking combination but Skwigelf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf looks to land a left hand but Hatton moved out of range nicely.
Skwigelf takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skwigelf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skwigelf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skwigelf tests Hatton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skwigelf throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatton.
Skwigelf misses the jab.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Skwigelf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skwigelf.
Hatton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skwigelf.
Hatton looks to land a body kick but Skwigelf moved away.
Skwigelf throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf cracks the inside of Hatton's front leg.
Hatton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skwigelf throws the left hand but Hatton avoids the punch easily.
Skwigelf throws a wild body kick that Hatton sees coming a mile off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skwigelf!
Skwigelf tries to work over Hatton's front leg with a kick but Hatton checks it.
Hatton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skwigelf throws a push kick but Hatton slaps the foot to one side.
Skwigelf misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Hatton does no damage.
Skwigelf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hatton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hatton seems to be working for a kimura but Skwigelf defends the submission attempt.
Hatton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hatton looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hatton stopping the sweep attempt from Skwigelf.
Hatton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatton slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skwigelf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skwigelf tries to score with a low kick but Hatton moves his leg out of the way.
Hatton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skwigelf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatton is fending him off so far but Skwigelf persists. Nope, Hatton circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatton misses with a hook. Skwigelf ducked under it nicely.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skwigelf as he avoids it easily.
Bret Hatton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skwigelf throws a solid leg kick but Hatton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skwigelf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hatton.
Hatton shoots in for a double leg but Skwigelf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hatton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skwigelf slips a jab and a cross from Hatton.
A jab from Skwigelf misses.
Skwigelf takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Skwigelf works Hatton's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Hatton or perhaps it was just good defense by Skwigelf which made him look bad.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hatton.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Skwigelf lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatton off the cage and back into rage.
Hatton feints and as Skwigelf raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skwigelf looking to control.
Hatton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skwigelf is trying to control the position but Hatton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there.
Skwigelf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatton has gone for a leg lock! Skwigelf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hatton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skwigelf is pushing down on Hatton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatton is fighting to maintain full guard but Skwigelf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skwigelf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatton is looking for a sweep. Skwigelf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skwigelf not doing much here.
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton won't allow Skwigelf to pass to mount.
Hatton looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skwigelf connects with a nice short shot to Hatton's temple.
Skwigelf working Hatton over with strikes.
Hatton gets full guard.
Hatton can't keep his opponent in guard - Skwigelf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Skwigelf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skwigelf trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf working the head and body with strikes.
Skwigelf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hatton!
Hatton gets back to half guard.
Hatton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skwigelf pulls his head out easily.
Skwigelf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hatton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skwigelf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skwigelf's back!
Skwigelf controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skwigelf trying to control the position but Hatton manages to sink in the hooks.
Hatton looking to break Skwigelf's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skwigelf remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hatton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skwigelf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hatton's guard. Nice work there by Skwigelf.
Skwigelf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf dominated that second round.
That's time! Skwigelf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Skwigelf - just one landing.
Skwigelf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatton at a distance.
Skwigelf cracks a nice hook into Hatton's ribs.
Skwigelf misses with a looping right.
Skwigelf scores with a three punch combo!
Skwigelf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatton takes one on the button.
Skwigelf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatton moves away.
Skwigelf scores with a body shot.
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!
Skwigelf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skwigelf connects with a body shot.
Hatton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatton swinging wildly here.
Skwigelf scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hatton moves out of range as Skwigelf strikes.
Skwigelf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skwigelf lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hatton tries to get to full guard but Skwigelf has control of the leg.
Skwigelf is nestled in close to Hatton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hatton has hold of Skwigelf's hands but Skwigelf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skwigelf lands strikes from half guard.
Skwigelf trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skwigelf prevents Hatton from improving his position.
Skwigelf lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatton is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skwigelf lands a nice short elbow.
Skwigelf working Hatton over with strikes.
Hatton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skwigelf stands up out of the half guard.
Bret Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Hatton blocks the leg kick.
Skwigelf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Skwigelf misses.
Skwigelf with a nice cross.
Hatton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skwigelf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hatton checks a leg kick.
Hatton has his takedown stuffed
and Skwigelf counters with a nice leg kick.
Skwigelf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatton's head backwards.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf cracks Hatton with a good jab.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skwigelf thows a body shot but no joy.
Hatton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skwigelf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hatton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skwigelf throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Skwigelf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hatton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hatton throws an overhand right that lands on Skwigelf's shoulder, as Skwigelf tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skwigelf has a takedown stuffed.
Skwigelf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatton circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skwisgaar Skwigelf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skwigelf, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bouncing souls - olé kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Tyler Durden has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chester Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durden throws a jab when Carlson was well out of range.
Carlson is looking to clinch.
Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden slips under a jab.
Carlson misses with a wild combination.
Carlson takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Chester Carlson has been cut.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden drives through and clinches with Carlson against the cage.
Carlson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carlson tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Carlson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durden is defending well for now.
Carlson has Durden pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlson is looking to control Durden's arms but Durden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carlson has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Durden managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carlson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carlson tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Carlson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlson.
Carlson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durden effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carlson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carlson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Durden tests Carlson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Carlson! He's out on his feet! Durden rushes in and drops Carlson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyler Durden!
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