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MCC 30: Battle at the Expo II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Boudreau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreau misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boudreau is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierre maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boudreau could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pierre has cracked it and Boudreau is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Pierre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan McFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Donovan McFarlane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan McFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarlane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tremblay.
Tremblay misses with a wild body shot.
McFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch but Tremblay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremblay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tremblay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tremblay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFarlane.
Tremblay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McFarlane misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Tremblay misses.
McFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tremblay is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFarlane.
McFarlane checks a leg kick nicely.
Tremblay throws a push kick but McFarlane slaps the foot to one side.
McFarlane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tremblay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay is looking to regain half guard here but McFarlane keeps moving and retains side control.
McFarlane working away.
McFarlane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tremblay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFarlane trying to control the position but Tremblay is working away.
Tremblay is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay manages to get back to half guard.
Tremblay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tremblay wants to control but McFarlane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McFarlane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tremblay tries to get to full guard but McFarlane has control of the leg.
Tremblay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tremblay looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFarlane is one step ahead there.
McFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremblay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremblay has control of McFarlane's left arm, preventing McFarlane from doing any damage.
Tremblay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tremblay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McFarlane stands up and waves to Tremblay to follow him.
Tremblay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFarlane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tremblay manages to work his way to half guard, despite McFarlane's best efforts.
Tremblay wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donovan McFarlane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from McFarlane misses.
McFarlane slips a jab from Tremblay.
McFarlane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tremblay is trying to defend but McFarlane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tremblay wants to improve his position but McFarlane is controlling well.
Tremblay controlling the position well.
Tremblay works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay wants to sweep here but McFarlane controlling him for the moment.
Tremblay is working hard here to advance position.
Tremblay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tremblay looking for subs off his back but McFarlane has passed one foot through into half guard.
McFarlane prevents Tremblay from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McFarlane trying to control the action but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Tremblay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tremblay is pressing down on McFarlane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tremblay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFarlane's guard.
Tremblay landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFarlane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tremblay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McFarlane throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tremblay working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane pushes Tremblay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tremblay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McFarlane is not content to let Tremblay control the position.
McFarlane is looking to reverse the position.
McFarlane is breathing heavily.
Tremblay is looking to take a break and control but McFarlane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFarlane is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McFarlane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFarlane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd cheers as Tremblay lands an impressive looking overhand right. McFarlane doesn't seem phased though.
McFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch but Tremblay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremblay has his takedown stuffed
and McFarlane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McFarlane.
Tremblay trying to control the position here.
Tremblay looking to control.
Tremblay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan McFarlane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McFarlane doesn't manage to clinch there - Tremblay circles away.
Tremblay loads up on a big right hand but McFarlane slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tremblay is defended easily by McFarlane.
Some wild striking there from Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay dips to his left and cracks McFarlane with an uppercut!
McFarlane slips under a jab.
McFarlane moves out of range as Tremblay strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlane throws a series of punches but Tremblay avoids them all with ease.
McFarlane defending well as Tremblay loads up on a big left hand.
Tremblay throws the left hand but McFarlane avoids the punch easily.
McFarlane wants to land a leg kick but Tremblay is out of range.
Tremblay misses with a wild combination.
McFarlane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tremblay circles away quickly and effectively.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tremblay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McFarlane looks a forlorn figure.
Tremblay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McFarlane looks a forlorn figure.
McFarlane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFarlane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlane taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tremblay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tremblay lands a big shot there that rocks McFarlane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tremblay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tremblay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tremblay dominating with strikes here.
Tremblay landing strikes, looking to finish!
McFarlane is rocked!
Tremblay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McFarlane is still in real trouble! Can Tremblay finish him?
Tremblay lands a big shot there that rocks McFarlane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tremblay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McFarlane?
Tremblay landing punches.
Tremblay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay with a couple of short strikes.
Tremblay unloading with bombs!
McFarlane seems to have recovered his senses.
Tremblay landing shots from mount.
Tremblay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tremblay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McFarlane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tremblay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tremblay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tremblay looking to control but McFarlane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tremblay landing punches.
Tremblay landing strikes from the mount and McFarlane is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tremblay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McFarlane looks a forlorn figure.
Pierre Tremblay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tremblay landing strikes from the mount and McFarlane is in trouble!
Tremblay landing strikes from the mount and McFarlane is in trouble!
Tremblay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McFarlane's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFarlane is trying to escape the mount.
Tremblay landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFarlane is squirming around, avoiding Tremblay's attempts to control the action.
Tremblay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Tremblay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McFarlane 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McPunchclock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny McPunchclock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny McPunchclock!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPunchclock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPunchclock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
McPunchclock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallace up against the cage.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
McPunchclock misses with a knee strike.
McPunchclock misses with a knee to the head.
McPunchclock throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPunchclock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPunchclock prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
McPunchclock landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchclock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McPunchclock slowing the pace effectively.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
McPunchclock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is looking to control McPunchclock's arms but McPunchclock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wallace has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchclock stalls.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPunchclock pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but McPunchclock has him pressed against the cage.
McPunchclock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock looks gassed!
McPunchclock wants to stall.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but McPunchclock keeps him there for the moment.
McPunchclock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallace tries to land knees in the clinch but McPunchclock avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
McPunchclock prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPunchclock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McPunchclock avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but McPunchclock is controlling the position.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
McPunchclock fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPunchclock pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
McPunchclock missing with knees to the body.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace gets through McPunchclock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McPunchclock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
McPunchclock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPunchclock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace tries to break free but McPunchclock pushes him back against the cage.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
McPunchclock prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPunchclock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Wallace.
It looks like Johnny McPunchclock has been cut.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace tries to break free but McPunchclock pushes him back against the cage.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
McPunchclock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
McPunchclock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace tries to bum rush McPunchclock with a series of wild strikes but McPunchclock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPunchclock, pushing him back against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but McPunchclock keeps him there for the moment.
McPunchclock misses with a knee to the head.
McPunchclock has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.
McPunchclock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny McPunchclock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McPunchclock tries to clinch up.
McPunchclock has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPunchclock misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace slips under a jab from McPunchclock.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace tries to clinch there but McPunchclock circles away.
McPunchclock needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchclock tries to clinch up.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Johnny McPunchclock's cut even more.
Wallace lands with a hook. McPunchclock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but McPunchclock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
McPunchclock clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace pushes McPunchclock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPunchclock scores a nice knee to the body.
Wallace wants to break free but McPunchclock has control.
McPunchclock missing with knees to the body.
McPunchclock keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPunchclock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPunchclock has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPunchclock missing with knees to the body.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace tries to clinch but McPunchclock moves out of range.
Wallace throws a right hand that McPunchclock ducks under and follows up with a left that McPunchclock also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
McPunchclock ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by McPunchclock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunchclock clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but McPunchclock is controlling the position.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
McPunchclock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
McPunchclock looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but McPunchclock is controlling him.
McPunchclock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
McPunchclock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
McPunchclock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPunchclock missing with knees to the body.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but McPunchclock won't allow it.
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.
Wallace tries to circle away but McPunchclock has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McPunchclock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace avoiding damage as McPunchclock throws knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but McPunchclock has double underhooks.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace wants to clinch
and McPunchclock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPunchclock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPunchclock forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Wallace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny McPunchclock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - McPunchclock circles away.
McPunchclock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McPunchclock tries to clinch
and Wallace counters with a body kick.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPunchclock's waist but McPunchclock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
McPunchclock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but McPunchclock pushes him off.
Wallace wants to clinch up but McPunchclock keeps it at a distance.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. McPunchclock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from McPunchclock.
Daniel Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but McPunchclock pushes him off.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniel Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPunchclock has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPunchclock scores with a knee to the head.
Wallace tries to break free but McPunchclock pushes him back against the cage.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
McPunchclock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPunchclock has him pressed against the cage.
McPunchclock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wallace here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wallace presses McPunchclock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Wallace.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McPunchclock throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock misses with a knee strike.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but McPunchclock has him pressed against the cage.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
McPunchclock tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace looks to land a combination. McPunchclock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McPunchclock clinches but Wallace breaks the clinch
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPunchclock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by McPunchclock.
McPunchclock has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McPunchclock is struggling to control the position.
McPunchclock prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
McPunchclock lands an elbow that stopped Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
McPunchclock tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace tries to break free but McPunchclock pushes him back against the cage.
McPunchclock keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunchclock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
McPunchclock fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPunchclock tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
McPunchclock is looking to clinch.
McPunchclock tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McPunchclock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McPunchclock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
McPunchclock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - McPunchclock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnny McPunchclock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPunchclock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
McPunchclock tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Daniel Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McPunchclock crunches a lovely knee into Wallace's ribcage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPunchclock has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McPunchclock misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Wallace!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Ducharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drederick Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Ducharme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum delivers a nice body kick.
Ducharme throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Ducharme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducharme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ducharme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducharme shoots in for a double leg but Tatum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ducharme doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum thuds a left hand into Ducharme's body.
Ducharme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tatum 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 Ducharme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ducharme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Ducharme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ducharme.
Tatum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tatum throws the kick towards the body but Ducharme avoids it.
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Ducharme.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ducharme.
Ducharme slips under a jab from Tatum.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Ducharme.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Ducharme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ducharme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ducharme takes one to the side of the head.
Ducharme looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatum.
Tatum slaps away a takedown attempt from Ducharme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ducharme throws a lazy body kick
and Tatum counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Tatum - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederick Tatum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tatum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ducharme.
Tatum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Ducharme misses its intended target.
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum misses with a low kick as Ducharme jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Tatum coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Ducharme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ducharme shoots in but no luck this time.
Ducharme throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with an outside leg kick.
Ducharme decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ducharme thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head.
Tatum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ducharme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ducharme sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
Tatum tries to roll over but Ducharme keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme throwing shots but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Tatum gets back to full guard.
Ducharme wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Ducharme has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tatum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ducharme looking to sit in guard and control but Tatum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducharme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatum has managed to get both his arms back between Ducharme's legs - danger averted.
Ducharme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Ducharme wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Ducharme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ducharme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatum stands up from Ducharme's guard - Tatum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ducharme wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Ducharme throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tatum moves out of range as Ducharme strikes.
Tatum keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatum looks to throw a body kick
and Ducharme counters with a two punch combo.
Ducharme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederick Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tatum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drederick Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Ducharme as he checks the leg kick.
Ducharme closes the distance and clinches up with Tatum, looking for a takedown. Ducharme pushes Tatum against the cage but Tatum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatum slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducharme ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice hook to Ducharme's body. Ducharme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducharme throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ducharme falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum moves out of range of the body kick from Ducharme.
Ducharme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ducharme misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Ducharme's knee but Ducharme avoids it well.
Ducharme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Ducharme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum lands with a straight right. Ducharme didn't see that one coming.
Ducharme misses with a hook.
Ducharme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
The fighters circling - Ducharme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ducharme tries to clinch up.
Ducharme misses with a double jab
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target.
Ducharme throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Paul Ducharme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducharme closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatum circles away.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Ducharme's knee but Ducharme avoids it well.
Tatum connects with a right hand. Ducharme shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducharme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatum tries to avoid it but Ducharme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatum to the ground. Tatum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drederick Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tatum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederick Tatum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogun Zepkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zepkirk's choice of entrance music: Andreas Tilliander - Back to the USA. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogun Zepkirk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepkirk throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Zepkirk.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like John Thompson has been cut.
Zepkirk misses the jab.
Ogun Zepkirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zepkirk connects with the punch.
Zepkirk avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Zepkirk. That snapped Thompson's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson moves out of range as Zepkirk strikes.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Zepkirk misses the target.
Zepkirk blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Zepkirk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Zepkirk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zepkirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Zepkirk moved away.
John Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zepkirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zepkirk has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zepkirk avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zepkirk on the ground.
Zepkirk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Zepkirk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Zepkirk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control Zepkirk's posture but Zepkirk avoids it.
Thompson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thompson parries the strikes from Zepkirk easily there. Zepkirk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Zepkirk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zepkirk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zepkirk scores with punches from side control.
Zepkirk lands some shots froms side control.
Zepkirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zepkirk is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Zepkirk keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Zepkirk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zepkirk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson tries to bench press Zepkirk off him but Zepkirk keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zepkirk throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Zepkirk looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Zepkirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Zepkirk misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Zepkirk.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Zepkirk blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Zepkirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zepkirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zepkirk looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogun Zepkirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Zepkirk throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zepkirk ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Zepkirk misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Zepkirk avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Zepkirk avoids the head kick by Thompson.
John Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zepkirk misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zepkirk loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Zepkirk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Zepkirk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zepkirk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zepkirk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Zepkirk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepkirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Zepkirk takes it in his stride.
Zepkirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson pushes Zepkirk away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zepkirk throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zepkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zepkirk misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zepkirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zepkirk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a head kick but Zepkirk moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Zepkirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zepkirk misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zepkirk's knee momentarily.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Zepkirk moves out of range easily.
Zepkirk dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson moves out of range as Zepkirk strikes.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Zepkirk sees coming a mile off.
Thompson moves out of range as Zepkirk strikes.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zepkirk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
John Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Zepkirk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zepkirk moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Zepkirk misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zepkirk.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zepkirk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogun Zepkirk.
Thompson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Zepkirk dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Zepkirk's head and hops out.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zepkirk on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Zepkirk tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zepkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Zepkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zepkirk misses the target.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zepkirk.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zepkirk moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Zepkirk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zepkirk blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Zepkirk moves out of range easily.
Zepkirk throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zepkirk misses the shot to the body.
Zepkirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepkirk misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Zepkirk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
A big left from Thompson misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zepkirk is defended easily by Thompson.
Zepkirk avoids the head kick by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A left lands for Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Zepkirk moves out of range easily.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zepkirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zepkirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zepkirk.
Zepkirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zepkirk misses with a looping right.
Zepkirk throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zepkirk misses with an uppercut.
Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson staying out of range there.
A head kick by Zepkirk misses
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zepkirk thinking.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zepkirk missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Zepkirk walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zepkirk. That did some damage!
Zepkirk throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
and Zepkirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zepkirk.
Zepkirk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zepkirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson lands a head kick. Zepkirk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zepkirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Zepkirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zepkirk shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zepkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zepkirk can do to turn this around?
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Zepkirk moves out of range easily.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zepkirk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Chippendale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Chippendale!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippendale dives in and grabs Larocque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larocque pushes down on Chippendale's head and hops out.
Chippendale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chippendale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chippendale shoots for a double leg takedown but Larocque sprawls well. He's pushed Chippendale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larocque leaves Chippendale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bryan Larocque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Chippendale.
Jab, jab by Larocque - just one landing.
Larocque moves out of range of the strikes.
Larocque throws an overhand right that drops Chippendale like a sack of potatoes! Larocque dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Larocque!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin has chosen Where da hood at! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
270 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Briar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briar.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Briar moves out of range.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briar.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Briar's shoulder, as Briar tries to avoid the shot.
Carwin throws a combination. Briar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Briar defending well as Carwin loads up on a big left hand.
Briar dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Carwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Briar.
Briar tries to clinch but Carwin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Briar slips under a jab.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Carwin looks to land a left hand but Briar moved out of range nicely.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Mathew Briar has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Briar.
Briar moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Briar was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Briar tries to clinch up.
Briar wants to clinch.
Carwin swings for the body but Briar moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carwin, as that shot connected.
Carwin misses with a hook. Briar ducked under it nicely.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Briar avoids them all with ease.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Briar avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a lazy right hand but Briar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carwin misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Carwin.
Carwin throws a hook to the side of Briar's head but Briar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Briar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Brock Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briar shoots in but Carwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Briar wants to clinch.
A jab from Carwin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carwin!
Briar slips a jab from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Briar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carwin throws a body punch but Briar moves out of range.
Carwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Carwin misses the target.
Briar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Briar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Briar moves in looking to clinch but Carwin pushes him off.
A big right from Carwin misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. Briar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Briar.
Briar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin misses with a hook.
Briar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mathew Briar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Briar shoots in but no luck this time.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. Briar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carwin throws a jab when Briar was well out of range.
Carwin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carwin looks to throw the jab but Briar is out of range.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Briar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carwin punishes Briar's body with a nice straight punch.
Briar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Carwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a hook. Briar ducked under it nicely.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briar.
Briar shoots in looking for a takedown. Carwin tries to sprawl out of it but Briar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Briar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Briar defending well as Carwin loads up on a big left hand.
Briar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Carwin misses.
Carwin throws a shot to the body.
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Briar is looking to clinch but Carwin is avoiding it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Briar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Briar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Briar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carwin.
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Briar was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Briar fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Carwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathew Briar's cut.
That's time! Briar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Briar avoids them all with ease.
Carwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Briar.
Carwin leaves Briar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Carwin misses.
Briar staying out of range there.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carwin throws a jab when Briar was well out of range.
Briar shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense.
Briar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briar.
Briar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Briar trying to control the action but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It looks like Brock Carwin has been cut.
Briar is looking to take a break and control but Carwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carwin is looking for a sweep.
Briar trying to control the position but Carwin is working away.
Briar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Briar trying to control the position but Carwin is working away.
Carwin tries to escape but Briar is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Briar circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwin misses the jab.
Briar moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Briar moves in looking to clinch but Carwin pushes him off.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Carwin throws the left hand but Briar avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Briar.
Brock Carwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carwin looks to land a left hand but Briar moved out of range nicely.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Briar tries to clinch up but Carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Carwin scores with a jab to the head.
Carwin misses with a hook.
Briar tries to clinch there but Carwin circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briar slips under a jab.
Mathew Briar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Briar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carwin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Carwin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth comes into the arena with RZA - Fatal blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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156 lbs
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25
146 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basheer Saleh!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth throws a shot to the body.
Smyth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smyth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saleh.
Saleh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smyth misses with a straight right.
Saleh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saleh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smyth avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Smyth there.
Smyth looks to land a right hand but Saleh moved out of range.
Saleh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smyth misses with a hook. Saleh ducked under it nicely.
Saleh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Smyth to counter with a crisp jab.
Saleh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saleh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smyth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saleh forces Smyth back against the cage and clinches.
Smyth lands a hook that snaps the head of Saleh backwards.
Saleh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smyth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saleh somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smyth breaks Saleh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smyth landing some decent shots from guard.
Saleh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saleh keeping full guard, as Smyth tries to pass.
Saleh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth thows a big elbow that misses.
Smyth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saleh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Saleh wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smyth.
Saleh misses with a takedown attempt
and Smyth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smyth lands a slapping body shot.
Saleh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saleh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smyth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saleh looks gassed!
Smyth lands with a shot to the body.
Saleh tries to move into range but Smyth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Saleh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Basheer Saleh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Smyth.
Smyth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smyth lands a jab.
A cross from Smyth lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleh throws a combination that misses
and Smyth counters with a left and a right that stings Saleh.
Smyth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saleh is rocked!
Saleh loses concentration momentarily and Smyth pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Saleh crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Smyth finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Smyth!
Vincent Smyth retains his featherweight title!
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