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Monday Night Melee XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Epic - Faith No More kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shooter McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grayson Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGavin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis misses with a body shot.
McGavin is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
McGavin tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
McGavin tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Shooter McGavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Davis misses with a double jab.
McGavin walks into a jab.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGavin wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
McGavin tries to clinch
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
McGavin stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGavin regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis stops McGavin from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGavin has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis works over McGavin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis trying to control but McGavin is working from the bottom.
McGavin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGavin is breathing heavily.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGavin is keeping the position for now.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGavin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGavin has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis stands and steps away. McGavin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
McGavin slips a straight right by Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a jab.
McGavin is rocked!
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis steps into range and cracks McGavin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! McGavin flops backwards and Davis dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh McGavin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGavin seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGavin keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but McGavin is working from the bottom.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGavin wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
McGavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGavin, up you get!
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but McGavin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis cracks McGavin with an uppercut from hell and McGavin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Davis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGavin's head.
Davis is in close to McGavin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGavin wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davis throws a right hand that McGavin ducks under and follows up with a left that McGavin also avoids with ease.
Davis missing with a left hand there. McGavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGavin wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by McGavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGavin prevents it.
McGavin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis tries to circle away but McGavin has him pinned against the cage.
Davis has clasped his hands together around McGavin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGavin is not content to let Davis control the position.
McGavin wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGavin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGavin looks to move to half guard but instead Davis has passed into mount! Damn!
McGavin is trying to escape the mount.
Davis has hold of McGavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGavin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Davis wants to finish this one by submission but McGavin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davis.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis with shots to the head and body - McGavin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davis working for a guillotine from mount but McGavin is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
McGavin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGavin taking shots to the head.
Davis looking to control but McGavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGavin tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Davis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working for a guillotine from mount but McGavin frees his head quite easily.
Davis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGavin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGavin working to try and regain half guard.
McGavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Davis.
Davis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGavin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGavin working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGavin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis has control of McGavin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGavin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGavin hang on?
Davis tries to control but McGavin wriggling away.
McGavin really wants to buck Davis off and get back to his feet.
Davis landing shots from mount.
McGavin working to try and regain half guard.
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis trying to control but McGavin is having none of it.
Davis with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGavin moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
McGavin tries to land a leg kick but Davis saw it coming and moves away.
Davis rushes McGavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGavin at a distance.
Davis avoids the head kick by McGavin.
McGavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGavin tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. McGavin will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGavin.
McGavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
McGavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis scores with a jab.
McGavin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGavin darts in trying to clinch
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
McGavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGavin's head.
McGavin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis tests McGavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
McGavin closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGavin darts in trying to clinch
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis thuds a left hand into McGavin's body.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGavin on the side of the head.
McGavin tries to clinch but Davis moves away
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayson Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but McGavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGavin gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Davis has McGavin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGavin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGavin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shooter McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Davis.
McGavin gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
McGavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Davis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGavin regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGavin is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGavin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is in close to McGavin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGavin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grayson Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGavin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
McGavin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shooter McGavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado comes to the cage accompanied by CKY - Flesh Into Gear. Benoit has chosen Whatever - Our Lady Peace as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chris Benoit enters the cage!
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283 lbs
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234 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Mercado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benoit somewhat.
Mercado misses with the combination.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Mercado throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benoit.
Mercado throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit.
Diego Mercado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercado is looking to escape.
Mercado holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benoit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mercado is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Benoit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Benoit looking to control but Mercado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mercado wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit throwing strikes here but Mercado is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benoit wants to take Mercado's back but he can't do it this time.
Mercado tries to reverse the position but Benoit maintains control.
That's two 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.
Mercado trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mercado avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benoit.
Mercado is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Benoit tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
Mercado is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benoit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Benoit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mercado is now in Benoit's guard. A big mistake from Benoit there, giving up the dominant position!
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
Mercado tries to free his leg and advance position but Benoit is retaining full guard.
Mercado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mercado forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercado moves into full mount! Benoit won't be happy about that!
Mercado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benoit can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mercado looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Mercado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercado. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercado throws out the jab.
Mercado throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercado avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercado is looking to clinch.
Mercado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mercado throws a big shot that misses.
Mercado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercado.
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Mercado misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercado lands a jab to the nose.
Mercado misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
Mercado misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Mercado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Mercado. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Benoit or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercado which made him look bad.
Diego Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
A big left from Mercado misses.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercado pinned against the cage. Mercado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercado. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercado misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Mercado.
Benoit slips a straight right by Mercado.
Chris Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercado throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercado throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Mercado throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Mercado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercado throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it.
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercado defends it nicely.
Diego Mercado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit slips under a jab from Mercado.
Mercado misses with an uppercut.
Mercado swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado jabs at Benoit's body.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercado lands a body shot.
Mercado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego Mercado is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercado misses the jab.
Mercado misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Mercado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercado.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Mercado.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercado misses with a straight right.
Mercado cracks Benoit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercado scores with the left hand. Benoit knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercado throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercado has Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercado pushes Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercado thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Mercado dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
A swing and a miss from Mercado.
Mercado misses with a straight right.
Mercado misses with a looping left.
Benoit staying out of range there.
Mercado misses with an uppercut.
Mercado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercado misses with a straight left.
Mercado looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Mercado misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Mercado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benoit.
Mercado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercado.
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Mercado as Benoit shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit fails with the takedown.
Diego Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Benoit.
Mercado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benoit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercado.
A slow jab from Mercado misses its intended target.
Benoit scores a takedown into full mount!
Mercado is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mercado tries to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Benoit tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.
Mercado is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Mercado is trying to escape the mount.
Mercado tries to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Benoit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mercado to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mercado shrugs it off.
Mercado is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
Benoit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benoit lands a big shot there that rocks Mercado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercado is looking to escape.
Mercado is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mercado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benoit working for a guillotine from mount but Mercado is in no mood to give up.
Mercado is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercado is looking to escape.
Benoit looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercado really wants to buck Benoit off and get back to his feet.
Benoit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mercado is now in Benoit's guard. A big mistake from Benoit there, giving up the dominant position!
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Mercado is having none of it.
Mercado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chris Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mercado 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Mercado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Petkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petkele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by M.A. Numminen - Perkele. Bart Simpson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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189 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ukko Petkele!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkele throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Petkele is avoiding it.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Petkele keeps it at a distance.
Petkele moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Simpson gets caught flat footed, as Petkele shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Petkele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petkele, into his guard.
Petkele looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Simpson is defending well. Petkele quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Simpson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Petkele celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ukko Petkele!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Veb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigfredo Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Damian Marley ft Nas - Road to Zion. Pineda has chosen "Suffer" by Vision of Disorder as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Veb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sigfredo Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pineda thumps Veb with a low kick.
Pineda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BJ Veb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veb is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pineda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pineda.
Veb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pineda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pineda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pineda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pineda fakes the leg kick and cracks Veb in the body.
Pineda cracks a nice hook into Veb's ribs.
Pineda lands a front kick.
Oooooh!!! Pineda has knocked Veb down with a huge combo! Pineda steps away and waves a wobbly Veb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like BJ Veb has been cut.
Pineda drops Veb with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veb looks back up at him and smiles so Pineda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Veb is rocked!
Pineda lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Veb - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pineda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigfredo Pineda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes to the cage accompanied by Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cormier defends it nicely.
Nongkeeswuit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nongkeeswuit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nongkeeswuit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corey Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier misses with an uppercut. Nongkeeswuit saw that one coming.
Cormier looks to land a right hand but Nongkeeswuit moved out of range.
Cormier throws a series of strikes that have Nongkeeswuit backpedaling.
Nongkeeswuit closes the distance and clinches.
Nongkeeswuit jumps guard but Cormier stands there with Nongkeeswuit around his waist. Nongkeeswuit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nongkeeswuit can't get the takedown.
Corey Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cormier prevents it.
Cormier stalls.
Nongkeeswuit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nongkeeswuit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cormier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cormier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to force a seperation but Nongkeeswuit has the dominant position.
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Nongkeeswuit throws a wild body kick that Cormier sees coming a mile off.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Nongkeeswuit avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Cormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corey Cormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Cormier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nongkeeswuit doesn't seem bothered though.
Cormier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cormier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nongkeeswuit blocks a jab.
Cormier throws a leg kick but Nongkeeswuit checks it.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Cormier. Those never looked like landing.
Cormier tries to clinch
and Nongkeeswuit counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.
Nongkeeswuit trying to land knees to the body.
Cormier tries to break free but Nongkeeswuit pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cormier tries to clinch but Nongkeeswuit moves away
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a body kick that stops Cormier in his tracks momentarily.
Cormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nongkeeswuit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cormier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nongkeeswuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cormier's guard.
Nongkeeswuit stopping the sweep attempt from Cormier.
Nongkeeswuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Nongkeeswuit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cormier is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nongkeeswuit prevents Cormier from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nongkeeswuit fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier misses with a combination
so Nongkeeswuit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nongkeeswuit wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cormier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nongkeeswuit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cormier stands up from Nongkeeswuit's guard - Cormier perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nongkeeswuit throws a push kick but Cormier slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cormier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nongkeeswuit slips a straight right by Cormier.
Crunch! Nongkeeswuit slams his shin into Cormier's torso.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a head kick. Cormier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Corey Cormier has been cut.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Cormier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nongkeeswuit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nongkeeswuit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cormier.
Good exchange - Cormier coming out on top.
Cormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cormier misses with a double jab
and Nongkeeswuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cormier's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nongkeeswuit prevents Cormier from getting back to his feet.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nongkeeswuit is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier controls Nongkeeswuit momentarily but Nongkeeswuit frees himself.
Nongkeeswuit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cormier is looking to stand up but Nongkeeswuit isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cormier 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Nongkeeswuit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cormier misses with a double jab
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nongkeeswuit shoots in looking for a takedown but Cormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nongkeeswuit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier misses with an uppercut. Nongkeeswuit saw that one coming.
Cormier fails to land with a series of punches.
Corey Cormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Nongkeeswuit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cormier.
Nongkeeswuit moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit wants the takedown. Cormier is fighting it off but Nongkeeswuit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cormier's guard against the cage.
Cormier wants to stand up but Nongkeeswuit is controlling him.
Cormier pulls Nongkeeswuit in close to his closed guard and prevents Nongkeeswuit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cormier looking to control.
Nongkeeswuit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nongkeeswuit tries to score a body lock takedown but Cormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier is pressed up against the cage. Nongkeeswuit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cormier down to the mat. Cormier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Corey Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cormier.
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nongkeeswuit slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Cormier throws a front kick aimed at Nongkeeswuit's knee but Nongkeeswuit avoids it well.
Cormier misses with a combination
enabling Nongkeeswuit to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nongkeeswuit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cormier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nongkeeswuit eats them both and turns towards Cormier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Cormier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Nongkeeswuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cormier.
Cormier misses with a looping left.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Nongkeeswuit avoids them all with ease.
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nongkeeswuit defending well as Cormier loads up on a big left hand.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Nongkeeswuit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cormier did well to prevent Nongkeeswuit getting side control.
Nongkeeswuit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cormier controls his leg.
Cormier tries to get to full guard but Nongkeeswuit has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cormier to stand up.
Some wild striking there from Cormier.
A big left from Cormier misses.
Nongkeeswuit blocks a jab.
Nongkeeswuit has managed to clinch.
Nongkeeswuit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Cormier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nongkeeswuit doesn't seem phased though.
Nongkeeswuit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nongkeeswuit takes the fight into the clinch.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
Corey Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cormier misses its intended target.
Nongkeeswuit feints and as Cormier raises his hands in defense, Nongkeeswuit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cormier is looking for a triangle but Nongkeeswuit pushes his legs off easily.
Nongkeeswuit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Nongkeeswuit from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is pulling down on Nongkeeswuit's head. It's preventing any offense from Nongkeeswuit, at least for the moment.
Nongkeeswuit postures up.
Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nongkeeswuit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nongkeeswuit has managed to get both his arms back between Cormier's legs - danger averted.
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.
Cormier is working an open guard so Nongkeeswuit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cormier is trying to stand back up but Nongkeeswuit is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nongkeeswuit 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Hero. Kurosawa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War drums. Akira Kurosawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshimo Hiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosawa throws the kick towards the body but Hiro avoids it.
Kurosawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurosawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurosawa pinned against the cage. Kurosawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurosawa wants to slow Hiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurosawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosawa jabs at Hiro's body.
Hiro moves out of range as Kurosawa throws a body kick.
Kurosawa throws a wild body kick that Hiro sees coming a mile off.
Kurosawa thuds his right hand into Hiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurosawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hiro defends it nicely.
Hiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiro scores with a nice strike.
Hiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosawa. No joy for Hiro on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshimo Hiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Kurosawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurosawa staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hiro.
Kurosawa misses with a low kick.
Kurosawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiro.
Kurosawa staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Hiro misses.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiro blocks the leg kick.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurosawa.
Hiro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurosawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Hiro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurosawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosawa is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa working a defensive guard here.
Hiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiro is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kurosawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurosawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiro's sensitive parts.
Hiro connects with a body shot.
Hiro blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Hiro misses with a body shot.
Hiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kurosawa's guard.
Hiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiro has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosawa's legs - danger averted.
Kurosawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiro wants to control from the top but Kurosawa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa is looking for a triangle but Hiro pushes his legs off easily.
Hiro looking to sit in guard and control but Kurosawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kurosawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiro is trying to keep Kurosawa in close.
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.
Hiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kurosawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurosawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurosawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiro has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa throwing strikes from guard but Hiro blocks nicely.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiro is retaining full guard.
Hiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurosawa is one step ahead there.
Kurosawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiro holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kurosawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurosawa shoots and misses
and Hiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosawa tried to score with a low kick but Hiro checks it.
Hiro blocks a leg kick.
Kurosawa wants to slow Hiro down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurosawa actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hiroshimo Hiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiro throws a nice looking combination but Kurosawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiro checks a low kick from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
Hiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kurosawa trying to keep a closed guard but Hiro is proving a slippery customer.
Hiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Hiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurosawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kurosawa is trying to keep Hiro in close.
Kurosawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurosawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiro escapes and throws Kurosawa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hiro wants to control but Kurosawa is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kurosawa defending against the ground and pound.
Kurosawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kurosawa trying to pass the guard but Hiro defending well.
Kurosawa looks to land a strike but Hiro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Hiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Johnstone (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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194 lbs
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201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bauer misses with a straight right.
Johnstone moves away from the strike by Bauer.
Johnstone avoids the body shot from Bauer.
Bauer throws the left hand but Johnstone avoids the punch easily.
Bauer looks to land a right hand but Johnstone moved out of range.
Johnstone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bauer throws a body punch but Johnstone moves out of range.
Bauer misses with a straight left.
Johnstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Bauer moves out of range.
Johnstone lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Bauer does it's job there.
It looks like Alan Johnstone has been cut.
Johnstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bauer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnstone misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Johnstone.
Bauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bauer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnstone throws a shot from downtown. Bauer moves away and avoids it.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnstone staying out of range there.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Bauer moves out of range.
Bauer throws a jab when Johnstone was well out of range.
Johnstone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Bauer throws a jab when Johnstone was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnstone throws a hook but Bauer avoids it easily.
Bauer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauer.
Johnstone jabs Bauer right on the nose. Bauer blinks but takes it well.
Johnstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bauer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bauer misses.
Bauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnstone circles away quickly and effectively.
Bauer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alan Johnstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Johnstone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone slips a jab from Bauer.
Johnstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer tries to bum rush Johnstone with a series of wild strikes but Johnstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Bauer throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.
Bauer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnstone has time to react.
Johnstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bauer.
Johnstone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bauer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnstone lunges at Bauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bauer's hand.
Johnstone jabs at Bauer's body.
Bauer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a shot to the body.
Johnstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Bauer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Johnstone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnstone.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Bauer walks into a left hand.
Johnstone swinging wildly here.
Johnstone moves out of range as Bauer strikes.
Johnstone moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnstone scores with a nice head shot.
Bauer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnstone finds it's way round the side to connect with Bauer's head.
Johnstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Bauer's body.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone lands a right hook to the body.
Bauer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnstone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bauer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer needs to keep his hands up - Johnstone had a free shot at his head there.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Bauer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnstone thuds a left hand into Bauer's body.
Johnstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bauer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bauer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Johnstone.
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!
The crowd cheers as Johnstone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bauer doesn't seem phased though.
Johnstone lunges at Bauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bauer's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnstone.
Bauer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnstone scores with a nice head shot.
Bauer takes one to the side of the head.
Johnstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bauer.
A jab from Bauer misses.
Johnstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauer is just out of range.
Johnstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnstone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bauer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnstone scores with a punch to the head.
Bauer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bauer dodges the punch combination from Johnstone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bauer at a distance.
Bauer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bauer's head backwards.
Bauer ducks right into an uppercut from Johnstone.
Bauer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnstone scores with a jab. Bauer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bauer misses with a straight left.
Bauer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Johnstone finds it's target.
Johnstone lands a body shot.
A jab from Johnstone finds it's way through Bauer's defenses.
Johnstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnstone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bauer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnstone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnstone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bauer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnstone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Johnstone's cut.
That's time! Bauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bauer misses with a two punch combination.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnstone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bauer backs up against the cage.
Alan Johnstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnstone defending well as Bauer loads up on a big left hand.
Bauer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bauer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bauer.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Bauer's body.
Johnstone misses with a combination
and Bauer counters with a three punch combo that has Johnstone backing up. Johnstone nods at Bauer to acknowledge the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bauer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Johnstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnstone with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone slips a jab from Bauer.
Johnstone slips under a jab from Bauer.
Johnstone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnstone punishes Bauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnstone scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone with a jab.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Bauer misses its intended target.
Johnstone scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnstone lunges at Bauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bauer's hand.
Bauer throws an overhand right that lands on Johnstone's shoulder, as Johnstone tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Johnstone.
Decent striking displayed by Johnstone there.
Johnstone moves out of range as Bauer strikes.
Bauer throws a shot from downtown. Johnstone moves away and avoids it.
Bauer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bauer is rocked!
Johnstone works the jab nicely.
Bauer throws a big shot that misses.
Johnstone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnstone misses with a body shot.
Bauer walks into a jab.
Johnstone ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer staying out of range there.
Bauer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnstone sizes up Bauer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnstone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnstone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bauer under the eye.
Johnstone lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnstone. That snapped Bauer's head back.
Oh Bauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauer seems to have got his legs back now.
Bauer throws a lazy right hand but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnstone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnstone lands a nice hook to Bauer's body. Bauer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Bauer's body.
Johnstone throws a good cross that connects.
Johnstone thuds his right hand into Bauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bauer needs to keep his hands up - Johnstone had a free shot at his head there.
Johnstone lands a right hook to the body.
Johnstone rushes Bauer with punches - Bauer moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bauer goes down! Johnstone follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Johnstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop misses the jab.
Parts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dunlop throws a body punch but Parts moves out of range.
Dunlop throws a body punch but Parts moves out of range.
Parts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dunlop misses with an uppercut.
Parts throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Dunlop misses.
Dunlop throws a big shot that misses.
Parts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parts.
Parts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunlop.
Parts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunlop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Parts lands.
A cross from Dunlop lands.
Parts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunlop will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunlop just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunlop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunlop will feel that in the morning.
Dunlop looks gassed!
Parts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parts connects with a looping right hand.
Dunlop misses with a wild body shot.
Parts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunlop at a distance.
Dunlop throws a hook to the side of Parts's head but Parts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parts.
Parts throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunlop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunlop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Parts scores with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Parts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parts. That one must have hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parts.
Parts thuds a left hand into Dunlop's body.
Nice uppercut there from Parts.
Parts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parts catches Dunlop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dunlop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parts.
Dunlop misses with a looping left.
Dunlop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dunlop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parts.
Parts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dunlop in his tracks.
Parts dips to his left and cracks Dunlop with an uppercut!
Parts scores with a nice right hand.
Parts lands a jab to the head.
Parts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parts scores with a kick to the body.
Parts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunlop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parts lands a nice hook to Dunlop's body. Dunlop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Parts does it's job there.
Parts lands with a shot to the body.
Parts throws a leg kick which misses Dunlop's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunlop tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parts.
Dunlop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parts.
Parts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunlop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Parts.
Parts scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunlop should have avoided that one.
Dunlop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Parts.
Parts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dunlop moves forwards but Parts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parts.
Parts lands a leg kick that knocks Dunlop off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
Dunlop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Parts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parts.
That kick from Parts tenderised Dunlop's leg. Dunlop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunlop's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Parts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunlop doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Parts.
Parts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Parts dominated that round.
That's time! Parts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Parts lands.
Dunlop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parts lands a lovely overhand right.
Dunlop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tony Parts is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Parts.
DeAngelo Dunlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunlop's sensitive parts.
Dunlop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parts. Parts obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Parts finds it's target.
Parts connects with a body shot that sends Dunlop's belly button to the back.
Parts lands with a nice body kick.
Dunlop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunlop throws a hook but Parts blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parts.
Dunlop is breathing heavily.
Parts lands a leg kick that knocks Dunlop off balance momentarily.
Parts feints and then cracks Dunlop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunlop down.
Parts lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunlop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parts - the referee stops the clock and Dunlop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parts. Dunlop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dunlop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunlops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Parts.
Parts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunlop can do to turn this around?
Parts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunlops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parts thumps Dunlop with a low kick.
Parts scores with a leg kick.
Dunlop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunlop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Parts.
Dunlop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parts connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunlop moves forwards but Parts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parts!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunlop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Parts thuds his right hand into Dunlop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Parts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parts lands a nice looking body kick.
Parts lands with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parts!
Parts scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Dunlop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunlop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parts counters with a good low kick that Dunlop was not able to check.
Dunlop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parts lands with a nice body kick.
Parts scores with a body shot.
Parts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parts scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parts. Parts obviously looking to wear him down.
Parts cracks the inside of Dunlop's front leg.
Parts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parts lands a nice hook to Dunlop's body. Dunlop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parts is looking to slow Dunlop down with leg kicks.
Parts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parts scores with a spinning back kick!
Parts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunlop's head.
Parts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
Parts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parts lands a jab to the head.
Parts throws a leg kick which misses Dunlop's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunlop tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parts.
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!
Dunlop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
Parts connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Parts lands.
Parts throws a good cross that connects.
Dunlop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parts.
Dunlop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dunlop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parts.
Parts connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parts connects with a solid leg kick.
Parts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunlop.
Parts scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Parts tenderised Dunlop's leg. Dunlop is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Parts dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Parts lands a lovely overhand right.
Parts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
Dunlop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parts lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunlop off the cage and back into rage.
A slow jab from Dunlop misses its intended target.
Parts cracks Dunlop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunlop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
Parts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parts lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parts, as that shot connected.
Parts lands a front kick.
Dunlop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parts connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunlop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parts throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts connects with a nice looking jab.
Parts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunlop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Parts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunlop doesn't seem phased though.
Parts moves away from the strike by Dunlop.
Parts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunlop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parts counters with a straight right hand.
Parts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunlop's calf.
Parts scoring well with a low kick there.
Parts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dunlop back to the cage. Parts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dunlop is rocked!
Parts scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parts.
Dunlop walks into a straight right hand from Parts.
Dunlop is still on wobbly legs! Can Parts finish him?
Parts jabs Dunlop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunlop seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunlop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dunlop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parts has got the better of the exchanges.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunlop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parts - the referee stops the clock and Dunlop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parts. Dunlop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parts connects with a leg kick. Dunlop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parts lands with a nice body kick.
Parts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunlop.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parts.
A solid body kick from Parts.
Parts scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parts. Dunlop shrugs it off though.
DeAngelo Dunlop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts scores with a leg kick.
Parts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunlop if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parts.
Dunlop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Parts cracks the inside of Dunlop's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parts, as that shot connected.
Parts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Parts tenderised Dunlop's leg. Dunlop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parts lands with a cross.
Parts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dunlop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parts.
Parts connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunlop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunlop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parts. Parts obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parts finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunlop's head.
Parts scores with a hook to the body. Dunlop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donk. Parts catches Dunlop right on the button with a cross.
Parts scores with a jab. Dunlop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parts connects with a solid leg kick.
Parts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunlop's calf.
Parts delivers a nice body kick.
Dunlop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parts lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parts.
Parts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parts jabs Dunlop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Parts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Parts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Dream Big - Crooked I feat Akon. 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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218 lbs
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216 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvath moves out of range of the body kick.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Harvath slips the punch.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvath checks a leg kick.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Harvath knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcus Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvath avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Harvath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvath is just out of range.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Harvath with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvath is just out of range.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harvath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook but Harvath avoids it easily.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Harvath avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Harvath has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harvath there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix throws the kick towards the body but Harvath avoids it.
Nice body punch from Harvath.
Phoenix throws a jab when Harvath was well out of range.
Harvath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harvath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harvath keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvath, right into the meat.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harvath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harvath's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvath. Harvath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Harvath avoids nicely.
Harvath defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Harvath misses with a low kick.
Harvath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left lands for Harvath.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses.
Harvath wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Harvath's head.
Harvath throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix with a hook.
Harvath wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Harvath lands with a slapping head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvath 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 Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harvath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harvath throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harvath.
Harvath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvath misses with a low kick.
Harvath tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs Harvath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harvath is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Harvath misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvath thinking.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix stuns Harvath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvath blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvath moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirk Harvath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Harvath ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvath motions for Phoenix to come forward. Harvath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Harvath avoids it well.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix tries to land a body kick
and Harvath counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvath motions for Phoenix to come forward. Harvath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a one two combo.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harvath.
Harvath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Harvath semi-blocks.
Marcus Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Harvath counters with a low kick, right behind Phoenix 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvath avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvath throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harvath.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses.
Harvath sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Phoenix to the ground! Harvath dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Marcus Phoenix has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvath has hold of Phoenix's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Phoenix manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phoenix tries to hold on but Harvath pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phoenix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harvath working for a submission but Phoenix is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvath fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to escape the mount.
Harvath goes for an armbar but Phoenix turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phoenix.
Phoenix passes Harvath's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harvath is controlling Phoenix's trapped leg to prevent Phoenix from advancing to side control.
Phoenix is just content to waste time from the top position. Harvath takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvath keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Harvath working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix trying to move into half guard but instead Harvath has managed to sweep!
Phoenix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phoenix keeping full guard, as Harvath tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phoenix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phoenix has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harvath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvath was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Harvath's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Harvath duly obliges.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harvath counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Harvath checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab when Harvath was well out of range.
Harvath slips under a jab.
Phoenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvath circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Harvath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Harvath - just one landing.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvath throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to clinch
and Harvath counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harvath slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harvath is out of range.
Harvath throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Harvath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Harvath avoids nicely.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Harvath thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harvath walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Harvath connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvath throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harvath lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Harvath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harvath.
Harvath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix slips a jab from Harvath.
A head kick by Phoenix misses
and Harvath counters with a leg kick.
Harvath looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Harvath backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Phoenix's temple! It sends Phoenix violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Harvath celebrates and the doctors try to help Phoenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Dirk Harvath! Dirk Harvath retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Luc Boivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luc Boivers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: killing in the name of. Hector Mendoza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
306 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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302 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendoza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Luc Boivers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luc Boivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luc Boivers throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Luc Boivers misses with an uppercut. Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Luc Boivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luc Boivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luc Boivers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendoza lands a big head kick that sends Luc Boivers to the canvas! Mendoza follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Mendoza!
Hector Mendoza retains his super heavyweight title!
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