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(B2L) 26: In Ali We Trust PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Aoki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jimenez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimenez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Aoki to the canvas! Aoki doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jimenez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ringseal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ringseal comes to the ring accompanied by "Man in the box". 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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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Ringseal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringseal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Pierre sprawls well initially but Ringseal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Ringseal is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre is trying to stand.
Ringseal is pressing down on St Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Pierre is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ringseal is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
Ringseal trying to pass the guard but St Pierre defending well.
Ringseal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ringseal tries to stand but can't do so whilst St Pierre controls his leg.
Ringseal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alan Ringseal just wasn't active enough.
St Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and Ringseal counters with a takedown into side control.
Ringseal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ringseal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ringseal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringseal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ringseal wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Ringseal thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Ringseal is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ringseal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alan Ringseal just wasn't active enough.
Ringseal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. St Pierre did well to prevent Ringseal getting side control.
St Pierre pushes Ringseal off looking to stand but Ringseal dives back in and keeps control.
Ringseal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ringseal.
St Pierre looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringseal prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Ringseal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ringseal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Ringseal keeps him under control.
Ringseal content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alan Ringseal.
Ringseal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ringseal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ringseal controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ringseal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ringseal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ringseal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Pierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Ringseal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ringseal prevents St Pierre from getting back to his feet.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Ringseal from controlling successfully.
St Pierre looking to control.
Ringseal sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ringseal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringseal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ringseal goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Pierre prevents it.
Ringseal jumps into guard, dragging St Pierre to the mat.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Ringseal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ringseal trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ringseal is really struggling to control St Pierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Alan Ringseal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ringseal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ringseal is in St Pierre's guard.
Ringseal looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Ringseal from controlling successfully.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Ringseal tries to pass.
Ringseal looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ringseal keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringseal working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre trying to control but Ringseal is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Ringseal is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
Ringseal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ringseal uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Ringseal counters with a takedown into side control.
Ringseal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ringseal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ringseal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ringseal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ringseal wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ringseal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from St Pierre does no damage.
Alan Ringseal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ringseal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for St Pierre!
St Pierre defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ringseal.
Ringseal with the ground and pound from mount.
Ringseal goes for an armbar but St Pierre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from St Pierre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ringseal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringseal is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ringseal is working for a submission of some sort.
Ringseal is working for a submission of some sort.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.
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.
Ringseal working the head and body with strikes.
Ringseal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!
Ringseal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Ringseal avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
Alan Ringseal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ringseal landing punches.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Ringseal's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Ringseal isn't that keen on the idea.
Ringseal lands a big shot there that rocks St Pierre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ringseal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ringseal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ringseal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. St Pierre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringseal trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
BOOM! Ringseal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
St Pierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ringseal tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Ringseal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ringseal 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Alan Ringseal!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Alan Ringseal!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Alan Ringseal!
Alan Ringseal wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximilien Robespierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe has chosen The Message - Grandmaster Flash as his entrance music. 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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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilien Robespierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Robespierre circles away.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robespierre moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Robespierre is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Robespierre's ribs.
Monroe throws a body punch but Robespierre moves out of range.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robespierre manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Robespierre. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Robespierre.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robespierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Robespierre misses its intended target.
Robespierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monroe swings for the body but Robespierre moves out of range.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe moves to clinch but Robespierre breaks away
and Robespierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robespierre misses with a knee to the head.
Robespierre throws an elbow that misses.
Monroe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Robespierre throws an elbow but misses.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe tries a body shot but Robespierre blocks it.
Robespierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the head but Robespierre blocks with his arms.
Robespierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monroe's face.
It looks like Dean Monroe has been cut.
Robespierre misses with a knee strike.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Monroe.
Robespierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monroe's defenses.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robespierre slips under a jab from Monroe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe throws a body punch but Robespierre moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Robespierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robespierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximilien Robespierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robespierre, pushing him back against the ropes.
Robespierre pushes off an throws an elbow but Monroe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robespierre pushes off an throws an elbow but Monroe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robespierre backwards.
Robespierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Robespierre.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike.
Robespierre lands a nice elbow.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Robespierre.
Monroe missing with knees to the body.
Robespierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robespierre pushes off an throws an elbow but Monroe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Robespierre.
A knee to the head by Robespierre.
Monroe avoids the elbow strike from Robespierre, against the ropes.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike.
Monroe tries to score a body lock takedown but Robespierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximilien Robespierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Monroe.
Monroe avoids a wild elbow strike from Robespierre.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it misses.
Monroe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robespierre lands an elbow that stopped Monroe in his tracks for a moment.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Robespierre.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body.
Monroe avoids the elbow strike from Robespierre, against the ropes.
Monroe digs a right hand into Robespierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robespierre's gas tank.
Robespierre throws an elbow that misses.
Robespierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Robespierre is controlling the position.
Robespierre misses with an elbow over the top.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Robespierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robespierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robespierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Robespierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monroe is trying to drag Robespierre to the mat but Robespierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Robespierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Dean Monroe's cut even more.
Robespierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robespierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Robespierre has him pressed against the ropes.
Monroe avoids a wild elbow strike from Robespierre.
Monroe pushes Robespierre back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Robespierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe scores with a jab. Robespierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robespierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Monroe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Robespierre misses with a low kick.
Robespierre blocks a jab.
Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Robespierre.
Monroe wants to clinch.
Monroe tries to clinch but Robespierre is having none of it.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robespierre.
Monroe throws a body punch but Robespierre moves out of range.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a body punch but Robespierre moves out of range.
Monroe swings for the body but Robespierre moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robespierre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monroe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robespierre walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Robespierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe takes a swing at Robespierre's ribcage but misses.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monroe tests Robespierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robespierre defends it nicely.
Robespierre throws a low kick but Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Robespierre's knee but Robespierre avoids it well.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Robespierre moved out of range.
Monroe swings for the body but Robespierre moves out of range.
Robespierre ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Robespierre checks a leg kick.
Robespierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Robespierre is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robespierre moves away.
Robespierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robespierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe has Robespierre pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Robespierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robespierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robespierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robespierre misses with an elbow strike.
Monroe avoids a wild elbow strike from Robespierre.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.
Robespierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe is working for takedown but Robespierre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maximilien Robespierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Monroe.
Robespierre lands an elbow just above Monroe 's eye.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Robespierre.
Robespierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe avoids the elbow strike from Robespierre, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robespierre.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Robespierre throws an elbow but misses.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robespierre throws an elbow that misses.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe dodges an elbow strike from Robespierre.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Robespierre.
Robespierre tries a knee to the head but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe dodges an elbow strike from Robespierre.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Dean Monroe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Robespierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monroe's brow.
Robespierre scores with a knee to the head.
Robespierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Monroe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robespierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Robespierre is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe swings for the body but Robespierre moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Monroe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Robespierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robespierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Monroe throws the left hand but Robespierre avoids the punch easily.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Robespierre is out of range.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robespierre on the side of the head.
Robespierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robespierre tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monroe thumps Robespierre with a low kick.
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robespierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Robespierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Monroe throws a jab when Robespierre was well out of range.
Robespierre tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe takes a swing at Robespierre's ribcage but misses.
Robespierre defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe lands a head shot.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Robespierre's body.
Monroe jabs Robespierre right on the nose. Robespierre blinks but takes it well.
Robespierre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robespierre moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Robespierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robespierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robespierre slips under a jab.
Robespierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robespierre.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Robespierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robespierre drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximilien Robespierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robespierre walks into a left hand.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Monroe as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Robespierre.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Monroe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to clinch but Robespierre is having none of it.
Robespierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robespierre won't be happy with that.
Monroe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Monroe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Robespierre taking a bit of punishment here - Monroe scoring with strikes.
Robespierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monroe on the ground.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robespierre keeps working.
Monroe landing a few strikes.
Robespierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robespierre tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe is looking to take a break and control but Robespierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Dean Monroe!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Dean Monroe!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Dean Monroe!
Dean Monroe wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaule Crixius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crixius has chosen "We Are Gladiators" of Joseph LoDuca as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nathan Matos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaule Crixius!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Crixius.
Crixius tries to bum rush Matos with a series of wild strikes but Matos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crixius looks to score with a jab to the body but Matos is just out of range.
Crixius doesn't manage to clinch there - Matos circles away.
Crixius throws a body punch but Matos moves out of range.
Crixius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crixius lands a slapping body shot.
Matos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crixius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matos scrambles back to his feet.
Crixius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crixius.
Good exchange - Crixius coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crixius thows a body shot but no joy.
Crixius throws out a powerful jab.
Crixius loads up on a big right hand but Matos slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos walks into a jab.
Crixius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matos.
Crixius throws a jab but it's blocked by Matos.
Matos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crixius.
Gaule Crixius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crixius throws a hook to the side of Matos's head but Matos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crixius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crixius misses the jab.
Matos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Crixius misses its intended target.
Crixius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crixius misses with a looping left.
Crixius throws a good cross that connects.
Matos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crixius.
Gaule Crixius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crixius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matos fails with the takedown.
Matos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Crixius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matos loads up on a big right hand but Crixius slips the punch.
Crixius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crixius looks to land a left hand but Matos moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crixius just misses with a punch to the body.
Crixius tries to bum rush Matos with a series of wild strikes but Matos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crixius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crixius throws a right hand that Matos ducks under and follows up with a left that Matos also avoids with ease.
Crixius lands with an uppercut that bounces Matos off the ropes and back into rage.
Crixius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matos eats them both and turns towards Crixius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Nathan Matos has been cut.
Crixius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crixius scores with a jab to the head.
Crixius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crixius thuds a left hand into Matos's body.
Matos looks to land a left hand but Crixius moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos moves away from the strike by Crixius.
Crixius throws a body punch but Matos moves out of range.
Crixius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matos was well out of range. Poor timing from Crixius.
Crixius throws a series of strikes that have Matos backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crixius tries to clinch there but Matos circles away.
Crixius misses with a wild body shot.
Matos misses with a looping right.
Crixius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crixius lands a jab.
Crixius lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaule Crixius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Matos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crixius connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Crixius.
Crixius misses with a hook. Matos ducked under it nicely.
Matos throws out a loose jab but Crixius uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crixius tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Crixius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crixius clinches.
Matos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crixius is keeping busy.
Matos prevents Crixius from breaking the clinch.
Crixius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matos walks into a straight right hand from Crixius.
Crixius blocks a head kick by Matos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crixius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crixius.
Crixius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matos blocks a jab.
Crixius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crixius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crixius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matos at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crixius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crixius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crixius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matos's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos moves out of range as Crixius strikes.
Crixius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crixius lands with an uppercut that bounces Matos off the ropes and back into rage.
Crixius tries to clinch up
and Matos counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gaule Crixius has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crixius scores with a body shot.
Crixius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Crixius misses.
Crixius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crixius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Crixius.
Crixius scores with the left hand. Matos knows he should have avoided that one.
Matos is rocked!
Crixius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Crixius scores with a four punch combination!
Crixius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matos throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crixius swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Crixius coming out on top.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crixius thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Crixius. That snapped Matos's head back.
Crixius scores with a jab to the body.
Crixius cracks Matos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Crixius.
Oh Matos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crixius scores with a hook to the body. Matos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matos seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Crixius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crixius lands a jab to Matos's midsection.
Crixius thuds a left hand into Matos's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaule Crixius 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crixius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matos counters with a nice uppercut.
Crixius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matos.
Crixius swinging wildly here.
Crixius looks to throw the jab but Matos is out of range.
Crixius swings for the body but Matos moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Crixius as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Crixius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crixius.
The fighters circling - Crixius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crixius tries to clinch there but Matos circles away.
Crixius misses with a looping left.
Crixius lands a right hook to the body.
Crixius misses with a body shot.
Crixius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matos.
Crixius misses with a wild body shot.
Crixius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matos on the side of the head.
Crixius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crixius misses with a wild combination.
Crixius lands a really nice looking cross but Matos seems unphased.
Gaule Crixius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixius throws the left hand but Matos avoids the punch easily.
Crixius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crixius looks to land a left hand but Matos moved out of range nicely.
Matos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crixius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matos moves away.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crixius misses with a wild body shot.
Crixius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crixius slips a straight right by Matos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crixius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crixius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Crixius catches Matos right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Matos.
Matos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crixius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crixius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos slips under a jab from Crixius.
Crixius misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crixius cracks Matos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crixius lands a jab-cross combination.
Crixius lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crixius scores with a one two! Matos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Crixius.
Crixius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nathan Matos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matos takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaule Crixius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crixius 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Gaule Crixius!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Gaule Crixius!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Gaule Crixius!
Gaule Crixius wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Murney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tra Falgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falgar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trafalgar - Damned Cross kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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302 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Murney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tra Falgar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
Murney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Falgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murney clinches with his opponent.
Murney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falgar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falgar looks gassed!
Murney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murney tries to clinch there but Falgar circles away.
Murney drives through and clinches with Falgar against the ropes.
Murney breaks the clinch.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch but Falgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murney is looking to clinch but Falgar is avoiding it.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murney pushes Falgar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murney breaks the clinch.
Murney is looking to clinch.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Falgar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murney wants to clinch up but Falgar keeps it at a distance.
Murney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murney could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murney connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tra Falgar has been cut.
Murney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murney breaks from the clinch.
Falgar tries to keep at a distance but Murney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murney misses with a knee strike.
Murney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murney wants to clinch up but Falgar keeps it at a distance.
Murney instigates a clinch.
Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murney is looking to clinch but Falgar is avoiding it.
Falgar throws a shot from downtown. Murney moves away and avoids it.
Murney moves in looking to clinch but Falgar pushes him off.
Murney wants to clinch up but Falgar keeps it at a distance.
Falgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Murney wants to clinch.
Murney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Murney.
Murney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murney tries a knee to the head but Falgar blocks it.
Murney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falgar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Falgar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murney looks to clinch
and Falgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Murney wants to clinch but Falgar slips to the side
and Falgar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murney closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Falgar counter with a right hand.
Murney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falgar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar moves out of range.
Murney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
Murney moves in looking to clinch but Falgar pushes him off.
Falgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Murney.
Murney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murney lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murney is looking to clinch.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Murney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tra Falgar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falgar tries to keep at a distance but Murney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murney breaks from the clinch.
Murney is looking to clinch but Falgar is avoiding it.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
Falgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Murney is looking to clinch but Falgar is avoiding it.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murney moves in looking to clinch but Falgar pushes him off.
Falgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Murney.
Falgar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murney is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murney closes the distance but Falgar moves to the side
and Falgar counters with a three punch combo that has Murney backing up. Murney nods at Falgar to acknowledge the strikes.
Falgar is breathing heavily.
Murney has Falgar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murney with a knee to the head.
Chris Murney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murney breaks the clinch.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar moves away
and Falgar counters with a straight right hand.
Murney looks to clinch
and Falgar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murney wants to clinch
enabling Falgar to counter with a crisp jab.
Falgar gets tackled into the ropes by Murney. Murney maintains the clinch.
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!
Murney crunches a lovely knee into Falgar's ribcage.
Murney landing knees to the body.
Murney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falgar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murney is looking to clinch but Falgar is avoiding it.
Murney is looking to clinch.
Falgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murney is looking to clinch.
Murney wants to clinch up but Falgar keeps it at a distance.
Murney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Falgar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Falgar counters with a nice uppercut.
Falgar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murney tries to clinch up.
Falgar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murney counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falgar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Falgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
Falgar closes the distance but Murney moves to the side
and Murney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murney breaks the clinch.
Murney tries to clinch there but Falgar circles away.
Murney tries to clinch
and Falgar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murney moves to clinch but Falgar breaks away
and Falgar counters with a series of strikes. Murney will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Falgar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar moves out of range.
Murney wants to clinch
and Falgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murney wants to clinch.
Murney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar moves away
and Falgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tra Falgar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tra Falgar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Falgar misses with a shot to the body
and Murney counters by moving into the clinch.
Murney lands a good knee to the midsection. Falgar won't want to take too many of those.
Murney lands a knee to the body.
Murney landing knees to the head.
Murney tries a knee to the head but Falgar blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murney obliges.
Murney misses with a knee strike.
Murney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murney takes the fight into the clinch.
Murney working Falgar over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murney landing knees to the head.
Falgar keeps control of Murney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murney is trying to break the clinch but Falgar has him pressed against the ropes.
Murney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falgar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Falgar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murney breaks the clinch.
Murney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murney darts in and clinches Falgar up against the ropes.
Murney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murney misses with a knee strike.
Murney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falgar avoids it.
Murney tries to land knees in the clinch but Falgar avoids the damage to the body.
Murney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Falgar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murney missing with knees to the body.
Murney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falgar.
Murney has Falgar pressed against the ropes, preventing Falgar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falgar tries to break the clinch but Murney is controlling the position.
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.
Falgar managing to block the knees to the body from Murney.
Murney trying to land knees to the body.
Murney breaks from the clinch.
Murney wants to clinch
and Falgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falgar misses with a series of wild punches.
Murney forces Falgar back against the ropes and clinches.
Murney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falgar blocks it with crossed arms.
Falgar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murney crunches a lovely knee into Falgar's ribcage.
Murney tries a knee to the head but Falgar blocks it.
Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murney forces Falgar back against the ropes and clinches.
Falgar scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falgar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murney lands a knee to the head.
Murney manages to break the clinch.
Murney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Falgar counters with a two punch combo.
Murney wants to clinch
and Falgar counters with a series of strikes. Murney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murney tries to clinch
and Falgar counters with a left and a right that stings Murney.
Murney closes the distance but Falgar moves to the side
and Falgar counters by moving into the clinch.
Murney landing knees to the body.
Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Falgar counters with a right hand to the body.
Chris Murney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar is having none of it.
Murney takes the fight into the clinch.
Tra Falgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falgar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Murney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murney looks to clinch
and Falgar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Murney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falgar.
Murney gets a clinch.
Murney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murney tries to clinch but Falgar moves out of range.
Murney tries to clinch
and Falgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Murney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Chris Murney!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Chris Murney!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Chris Murney!
Chris Murney wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Dos Equis Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cain Marco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dos Equis Guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Equis Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marco.
Dos Equis Guy misses with a low kick.
Marco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Equis Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marco throws out the jab.
Dos Equis Guy throws a leg kick which misses Marco's front leg but catches the back leg as Marco tries to avoid it.
Dos Equis Guy ducks under a wild hook from Marco.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dos Equis Guy - that will leave a mark!
Dos Equis Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marco.
Marco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Equis Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marco throws a hook to the side of Dos Equis Guy's head but Dos Equis Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marco walks into a left hand.
It looks like Cain Marco has been cut.
Dos Equis Guy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dos Equis Guy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Dos Equis Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Dos Equis Guy.
Dos Equis Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marco misses with an uppercut.
Dos Equis Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marco is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Equis Guy cracks Marco with an open hand slap.
Marco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Equis Guy's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Equis Guy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
and Dos Equis Guy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marco! He's just covering up as Dos Equis Guy starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Dos Equis Guy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Brickowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Javier Pantaleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Brickowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Javier Pantaleon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantaleon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Marco Brickowski has been cut.
Brickowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pantaleon misses with a two punch combination.
Mickey Javier Pantaleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pantaleon looks to land a combination but Brickowski avoids it well.
Brickowski misses with a head kick.
Brickowski slips a jab from Pantaleon.
Brickowski lands a big head kick that sends Pantaleon tumbling to the mat! Brickowski takes a step backwards and waves Pantaleon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pantaleon is rocked!
It looks like Mickey Javier Pantaleon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brickowski lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pantaleon crumples to the floor! Brickowski milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Brickowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bustin Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danilo Caparas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bustin Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danilo Caparas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caparas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balls avoids the head kick by Caparas.
Balls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caparas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balls somewhat.
Balls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caparas tries to avoid it but Balls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caparas to the ground. Caparas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bustin Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caparas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caparas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caparas lands a big head kick that sends Balls tumbling to the mat! Caparas takes a step backwards and waves Balls back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caparas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balls.
Balls really is a fat lump.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balls is breathing heavily.
Caparas lands a brutal head kick. Balls looks out on his feet and Caparas throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Danilo Caparas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox has chosen Something I Can Never Have as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pacquiao is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Pacquiao scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knox lands in his opponent's guard.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacquiao tries to get out of the position.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox won't allow Pacquiao to get back to his feet.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Knox passes into half guard.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacquiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knox lands strikes from half guard.
Knox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Knox eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox moves into full mount! Pacquiao won't be happy about that!
Knox controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox landing punches.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Pacquiao taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Pacquiao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pacquiao is in a horrible position here. Knox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Knox working for a submission but Pacquiao is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.
Knox has Pacquiao up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Knox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pacquiao is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pacquiao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knox dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mickey Knox wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice body kick from Knox.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Knox.
Knox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knox working the ground and pound.
Knox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is being controlled here.
Pacquiao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knox happy to just control the position for now.
Knox landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Knox stalls from top position.
Knox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pacquiao down.
Knox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox scoring with punches from side control.
Knox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox controlling from side mount.
Knox trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox shoots in and drives through. Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Pacquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Knox scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knox throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knox controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is working for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao frees his head quite easily.
Knox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacquiao is looking to escape.
Knox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox with shots to the head and body - Pacquiao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pacquiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knox on the ground.
Knox tries to control but Pacquiao wriggling away.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Mickey Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mickey Knox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mickey Knox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox 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 for Mickey Knox!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Mickey Knox!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Mickey Knox!
Mickey Knox wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stanzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardes has chosen vermilion as his entrance music. Josh Bernardes is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Stanzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanzi gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stanzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernardes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bernardes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanzi has gone for a leg lock! Bernardes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stanzi's guard.
Bernardes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stanzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stanzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stanzi!
Stanzi tries for a kimura but Bernardes is defending well.
Stanzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bernardes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stanzi's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes is defending against the submission attempts here by Stanzi.
Bernardes wants to get back to full guard.
Bernardes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernardes is trying to maintain the position but Stanzi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stanzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Bernardes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stanzi passes into side control!
Bernardes tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stanzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernardes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stanzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stanzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stanzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bernardes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bernardes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stanzi but great work by Bernardes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Stanzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bernardes's waist but Bernardes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanzi off to one side.
Bernardes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stanzi quickly recovers to half guard.
Stanzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bernardes.
Bernardes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bernardes is working for a kimura but Stanzi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernardes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bernardes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernardes wants to pass the guard but Stanzi is defending well.
Bernardes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanzi is just riding it out for now. Bernardes eventually gives up the hold.
Bernardes is working for a kimura but Stanzi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes is looking for a kimura but Stanzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bernardes to get the leverage.
Stanzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stanzi looking for submissions off his back.
Bernardes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanzi defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernardes is working for an americana but Stanzi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bernardes was thinking about the submission.
Stanzi working for a triangle but Bernardes defends it easily.
Stanzi looking for a triangle here. Bernardes is fighting it but it looks tight! Stanzi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bernardes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Stanzi!
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