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SFC 20 - CSC vs. Vanvalkenberg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Muggerud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winner's choice of entrance music: It's time for war. Huey Winner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lawrence Muggerud's chin.
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265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Muggerud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muggerud throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muggerud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Muggerud fails to land with a series of punches.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Muggerud both land. Nice combination.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that Winner avoids nicely.
Lawrence Muggerud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muggerud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Muggerud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muggerud could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muggerud checks a leg kick nicely.
Muggerud misses with a series of wild punches.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muggerud swinging wilding here.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winner fails with the takedown.
Lawrence Muggerud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Winner.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Muggerud stuffs the takedown.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muggerud misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Muggerud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muggerud tries to get out of the position.
Winner looks gassed!
Muggerud is looking to stand up but Winner isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner postures up in Muggerud's guard and throws a big left but Muggerud blocks it.
Muggerud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winner trying to control but Muggerud is working from the bottom.
Muggerud wants to stand but Winner is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winner on the ground.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Muggerud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner prevents Muggerud from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt - Muggerud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
That's four 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.
Winner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Muggerud tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muggerud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
Muggerud lands a two punch combo.
Muggerud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt - Muggerud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Muggerud dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muggerud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Muggerud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
A combination from Muggerud does no damage.
Muggerud tries to bum rush Winner with a series of wild strikes but Winner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Muggerud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muggerud swivels and escapes.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
Muggerud swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Muggerud as Winner shoots in.
Lawrence Muggerud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Winner.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Muggerud misses with a series of wild punches.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Muggerud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muggerud tries to bum rush Winner with a series of wild strikes but Winner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Muggerud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two 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.
Muggerud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence Muggerud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Muggerud.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
Muggerud misses with a double jab.
Winner is looking to clinch but Muggerud is avoiding it.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Muggerud tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muggerud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner looks for the body kick but Muggerud saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
Muggerud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Muggerud does no damage.
Muggerud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Some wild striking there from Muggerud.
Winner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muggerud's waist but Muggerud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winner off to one side.
Muggerud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Winner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winner throws a leg kick which misses Muggerud's front leg but catches the back leg as Muggerud tries to avoid it.
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 Lawrence Muggerud will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muggerud throws a right and a left that Winner avoids nicely.
Muggerud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muggerud but Muggerud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muggerud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
Muggerud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawrence Muggerud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
Winner moves in looking to clinch but Muggerud pushes him off.
No joy there for Muggerud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muggerud looks to land a combination. Winner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Some wild striking there from Muggerud.
Winner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muggerud pinned against the cage. Muggerud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that Winner avoids nicely.
Winner shoots for a takedown but Muggerud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muggerud throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner shoots in but no luck this time.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Winner avoids them all with ease.
Winner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
Muggerud throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Muggerud.
Winner tries to clinch up but Muggerud circles away and keeps his distance.
Winner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muggerud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muggerud stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Muggerud doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muggerud's guard.
Muggerud keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
Winner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muggerud wants to stand but Winner is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winner trying to control but Muggerud is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muggerud 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 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lawrence Muggerud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ward's choice of entrance music: Linkin Park - One Step Closer. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Ward!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuschenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Cuschenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuschenko misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cuschenko throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Cuschenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Cuschenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ward is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cuschenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cuschenko won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Cuschenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cuschenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuschenko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cuschenko tries to clinch up.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuschenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuschenko wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Cuschenko shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cuschenko shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlaimir Cuschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuschenko throws and low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Chad Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward swinging wilding here.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuschenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Cuschenko moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Cuschenko dodges the punch combination from Ward.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuschenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cuschenko drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Cuschenko off! Cuschenko jumps back into Ward's guard.
Ward is looking to stand up but Cuschenko isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cuschenko tries to clinch up.
Ward checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Cuschenko.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cuschenko backs up against the cage.
Ward checks a low kick from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cuschenko throws a strike but Ward avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cuschenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Cuschenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Cuschenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuschenko working Ward over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuschenko is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cuschenko to get the leverage.
Cuschenko passes to full mount!
Cuschenko is breathing heavily.
Cuschenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuschenko with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlaimir Cuschenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cuschenko lands with a nice body kick.
Cuschenko is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Cuschenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cuschenko wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Cuschenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuschenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cuschenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cuschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuschenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cuschenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cuschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuschenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cuschenko looking to pass the guard.
Cuschenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cuschenko looking to pass the guard.
Cuschenko 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuschenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Cuschenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cuschenko stops Ward from standing up.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward wants to stand but Cuschenko is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cuschenko tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlaimir Cuschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Vlaimir Cuschenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Ward.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuschenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuschenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ward.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Cuschenko fails with the takedown.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuschenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuschenko.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuschenko wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Cuschenko has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlaimir Cuschenko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cuschenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ward.
Ward throws a series of punches but Cuschenko avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuschenko misses the shot to the body.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Ward throws a right and a left that Cuschenko avoids nicely.
Cuschenko is looking to clinch.
Ward looks to land a combination but Cuschenko avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Cuschenko persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Cuschenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cuschenko. That's going to slow Ward down.
Cuschenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuschenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuschenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cuschenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cuschenko wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Cuschenko working the body and head with strikes.
Cuschenko tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuschenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ward has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cuschenko but great work by Ward.
Ward stands up.
Chad Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Cuschenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuschenko dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward tries to bum rush Cuschenko with a series of wild strikes but Cuschenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cuschenko feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Cuschenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ward pushes Cuschenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Cuschenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlaimir Cuschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward tries to bum rush Cuschenko with a series of wild strikes but Cuschenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward throws a right hand that Cuschenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Cuschenko also avoids with ease.
Cuschenko slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuschenko dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Cuschenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
Cuschenko closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Cuschenko pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cuschenko tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vlaimir Cuschenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vlaimir Cuschenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown by Cuschenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward which made him look bad.
Ward checks a low kick from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward throws a one two combo.
Ward lands with a nice combination. Cuschenko backs away looking to recover.
Cuschenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuschenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Cuschenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Ward.
Cuschenko fails with the takedown.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Ward.
I think Cuschenko 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlaimir Cuschenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacy Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Acardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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20
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacy Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Acardi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acardi slips a straight right by Morton.
Acardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morton is fending him off so far but Acardi persists. Nope, Morton circles away and we're back to standing.
Acardi moves out of range as Morton strikes.
Jacy Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acardi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acardi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morton tries to avoid it but Acardi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morton to the ground. Morton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacy Morton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Acardi.
Morton throws an overhand right that lands on Acardi's shoulder, as Acardi tries to avoid the shot.
Morton lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Acardi with that takedown attempt.
Morton throws a jab when Acardi was well out of range.
Acardi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acardi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacy Morton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acardi looks gassed!
Morton stuffs the takedown attempt from Acardi. Acardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton lunges at Acardi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Acardi's hand.
Morton is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Acardi hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacy Morton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Vodoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Vodoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Vodoo off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Zach Vodoo has been cut.
Edwards throws and low kick but Vodoo moves out of range easily.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Vodoo moves out of range.
Vodoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vodoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vodoo clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vodoo tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Nathaniel Edwards has been cut.
Vodoo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Vodoo tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Vodoo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vodoo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Edwards wants to break free but Vodoo has control.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Vodoo tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Vodoo misses with a knee strike.
Vodoo tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Vodoo lands a nice knee to the body.
Vodoo tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Vodoo is breathing heavily.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards avoiding damage as Vodoo throws knees to the body.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Vodoo won't allow it.
Edwards avoiding damage as Vodoo throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Vodoo keeps him there for the moment.
Vodoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edwards blocks it with crossed arms.
Vodoo keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vodoo tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Vodoo prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Vodoo won't allow it.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Vodoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards tries to bum rush Vodoo with a series of wild strikes but Vodoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Vodoo backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Vodoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vodoo. Vodoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Edwards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vodoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vodoo tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vodoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Vodoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Vodoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Vodoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vodoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Vodoo avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards throws a jab when Vodoo was well out of range.
Vodoo tries to clinch up.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vodoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Edwards both land. Nice combination.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vodoo blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vodoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Vodoo.
Edwards tries to bum rush Vodoo with a series of wild strikes but Vodoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards takes a swing at Vodoo's ribcage but misses.
Vodoo wants to clinch.
Edwards misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vodoo moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Vodoo knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Vodoo is just out of range.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards is looking to chop away at Vodoo's legs.
Vodoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edwards duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vodoo is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Vodoo checks a leg kick nicely.
Vodoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edwards lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Edwards dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vodoo ducks right into an uppercut from Edwards.
Nathaniel Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vodoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vodoo misses with a knee strike.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vodoo is controlling the position.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vodoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Vodoo connects with a knee to the head.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Vodoo keeps him there for the moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edwards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vodoo keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vodoo is controlling the position.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vodoo is controlling the position.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vodoo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Vodoo keeps him there for the moment.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Vodoo keeps him there for the moment.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vodoo is controlling the position.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vodoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Vodoo has double underhooks.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Vodoo misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vodoo at a distance.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Vodoo blocks a jab.
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.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vodoo staying out of range there.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vodoo tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards scores with a three punch combo!
Vodoo wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Vodoo moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Vodoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vodoo checks a leg kick.
Vodoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vodoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Vodoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vodoo is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Vodoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Vodoo walks into a straight right hand from Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Vodoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vodoo moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vodoo wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodoo tries to clinch up.
Vodoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards punishes Vodoo's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vodoo.
Edwards takes a swing at Vodoo's ribcage but misses.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards throws a right hand that Vodoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Vodoo also avoids with ease.
Vodoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Vodoo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Vodoo.
Edwards scores with a jab. Vodoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Edwards 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!
Edwards looks to land a combination but Vodoo avoids it well.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vodoo.
Vodoo tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vodoo has managed to clinch.
Vodoo lands a knee to the body.
Vodoo landing knees to the head.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vodoo is controlling the position.
Vodoo tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Vodoo has double underhooks.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Vodoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vodoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vodoo tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Vodoo slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Vodoo tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vodoo tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards looks to land a combination. Vodoo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Vodoo.
Vodoo avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Vodoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vodoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zach Vodoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vodoo avoids the head kick by Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vodoo is looking to clinch.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vodoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vodoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edwards throws a head kick but Vodoo moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Vodoo slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Vodoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vodoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vodoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Vodoo avoids nicely.
Vodoo tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards stuns Vodoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodoo is looking to clinch.
Vodoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Vodoo slips a straight right by Edwards.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Vodoo tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Vodoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vodoo tries to move into range but Edwards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Vodoo wants to clinch.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vodoo manages to avoid it.
Vodoo slips under a jab.
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.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Vodoo avoids them all with ease.
Vodoo moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Vodoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zach Vodoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a head kick but Vodoo moves out of range.
Vodoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Vodoo is looking to clinch.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Vodoo slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
Vodoo dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Nathaniel Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vodoo tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Edwards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Romonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattheus Tiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Romonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattheus Tiago!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Romonov with that takedown attempt.
Romonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mattheus Tiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romonov cracks Tiago with a good jab.
It looks like Mattheus Tiago has been cut.
Tiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romonov is looking to clinch.
Tiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Romonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiago tries to clinch but Romonov moves away
and Romonov counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiago misses with a knee strike.
Romonov can't get the takedown.
Tiago with a knee to the head.
Tiago is looking to break free of the clinch but Romonov has double underhooks.
Tiago looking to throw knees to the head but Romonov is blocking nicely.
Romonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiago moves in looking to clinch but Romonov pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiago.
Romonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiago looks gassed!
Romonov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romonov throws an overhand right that drops Tiago like a sack of potatoes! Romonov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Romonov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evangelos Terrofinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Georges comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm no superman (lazlo bane- scrubs theme) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evangelos Terrofinos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrofinos circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Georges avoids a kick to the body.
Terrofinos misses with a wild combination.
Terrofinos misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrofinos throws out the jab.
St Georges looks for a takedown but Terrofinos sprawls well.
St Georges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
St Georges looking for a guillotine from mount but Terrofinos is having none of it.
St Georges goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Terrofinos turns into him and now he's in St Georges's guard.
St Georges lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Terrofinos!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges wants to take Terrofinos's back but he can't do it this time.
St Georges goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Terrofinos turns into him and now he's in St Georges's guard.
Terrofinos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Georges is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Terrofinos frees his head nicely. Oh but St Georges has switched to an armbar! Terrofinos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pierre St Georges!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacIntyre's entrance music is Forever, by Throwdown. A fine choice. Hatton has chosen Bret Hart theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 Montreal, Adam MacIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Hatton there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hatton.
MacIntyre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacIntyre showed some decent athleticism there.
Hatton taking some punishment here, with MacIntyre in his half guard.
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacIntyre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacIntyre is nestled in close to Hatton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacIntyre seems to be looking for submissions.
MacIntyre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatton is looking for a sweep. MacIntyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacIntyre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacIntyre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hatton is trying to control MacIntyre's posture but MacIntyre avoids it.
MacIntyre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacIntyre lands some shots froms side control.
MacIntyre is chipping away with strikes.
Hatton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre grinds an elbow into Hatton's temple.
Hatton gets back to half guard.
MacIntyre trying to mount his opponent but Hatton defends it.
MacIntyre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacIntyre thows a huge punch but Hatton dodges it nicely.
MacIntyre trying to control from half guard but Hatton is working away.
MacIntyre is breathing heavily.
Hatton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hatton.
MacIntyre trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Hatton punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is trying to keep MacIntyre in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacIntyre tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
MacIntyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatton is fending him off so far but MacIntyre persists. Nope, Hatton circles away and we're back to standing.
MacIntyre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacIntyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacIntyre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam MacIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hatton duly obliges.
Hatton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hatton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hatton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacIntyre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacIntyre wants to sweep here but Hatton controlling him for the moment.
Hatton drops back looking for a leg! MacIntyre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacIntyre manages to kick Hatton off! Hatton jumps back into MacIntyre's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatton gets to his feet. MacIntyre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hatton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacIntyre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatton manages to get himself to full guard.
Hatton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacIntyre's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacIntyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Adam MacIntyre will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hatton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hatton looks to land a combination but MacIntyre avoids it well.
MacIntyre misses with a takedown attempt
so Hatton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hatton trying to control but MacIntyre is working from the bottom.
MacIntyre 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.
Hatton tries to stand but MacIntyre is controlling from the bottom.
MacIntyre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatton wants to stand and escape but instead MacIntyre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
MacIntyre pushes down on Hatton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam MacIntyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre is tying to control. Hatton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacIntyre working over Hatton with some ground and pound. Hatton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacIntyre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hatton looking for submissions off his back.
MacIntyre trying to control from half guard but Hatton is working away.
MacIntyre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hatton regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacIntyre!
Hatton with good strikes from the mount here!
Hatton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. MacIntyre looks a forlorn figure.
Hatton looking to control but MacIntyre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacIntyre wants to control but Hatton is having none of it.
Hatton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacIntyre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacIntyre is just riding it out for now. Hatton eventually gives up the hold.
Hatton passes to side control.
MacIntyre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MacIntyre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacIntyre is trying to work for a kimura but Hatton is defending well.
MacIntyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatton defending well though.
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.
Hatton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hatton wants to get back to full guard.
Hatton tries to kick MacIntyre off but MacIntyre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacIntyre tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatton lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacIntyre.
Hatton lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatton scores with a spinning back kick!
MacIntyre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacIntyre tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam MacIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacIntyre.
Hatton scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MacIntyre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacIntyre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hatton gets a takedown into half guard.
MacIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.
MacIntyre is trying to control but can't.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but MacIntyre is defending well.
Hatton wants to take a breather but MacIntyre is having none of it.
Hatton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacIntyre is pressing down on Hatton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacIntyre is keeping the position for now.
Hatton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hatton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacIntyre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but MacIntyre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
MacIntyre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacIntyre regains half guard.
MacIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatton is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacIntyre is staying active underneath Hatton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacIntyre gets back to full guard.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but MacIntyre is keeping the position.
Hatton trying to control but MacIntyre is working from the bottom.
MacIntyre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatton manages to get himself to full guard.
MacIntyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacIntyre's guard.
Hatton trying to control but MacIntyre is working from the bottom.
MacIntyre keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass.
Hatton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacIntyre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatton manages to get himself to full guard.
Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Hatton has his foot on MacIntyre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacIntyre works his way back into a safe position though.
MacIntyre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hatton's head.
MacIntyre chips away with some ground and pound.
MacIntyre distracts Hatton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing MacIntyre from controlling successfully.
MacIntyre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatton's guard.
MacIntyre trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hatton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hatton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin St Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Christopher comes to the cage accompanied by Burn Out by Beat Drop. Vanvalkenburg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman - Metallica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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191 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin St Christopher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but St Christopher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Christopher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vanvalkenburg is looking for a sweep.
St Christopher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vanvalkenburg to see if he's OK.
Vanvalkenburg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Christopher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Christopher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vanvalkenburg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
St Christopher working away.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to get back to half guard.
St Christopher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vanvalkenburg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vanvalkenburg wants to get back to his feet.
St Christopher moves into full mount! Vanvalkenburg won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher trying to control but Vanvalkenburg is having none of it.
St Christopher wants to control the action but instead Vanvalkenburg gets a body lock and reverses into St Christopher's guard! Nice work!
St Christopher pulls Vanvalkenburg in close to prevent any damage.
St Christopher is trying to control the position but Vanvalkenburg postures up.
St Christopher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanvalkenburg is one step ahead there.
Vanvalkenburg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Christopher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vanvalkenburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St Christopher controls the pace.
Vanvalkenburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanvalkenburg, not yet.
St Christopher trying to control but Vanvalkenburg is working from the bottom.
Vanvalkenburg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
St Christopher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanvalkenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
St Christopher has hold of one of Vanvalkenburg's legs. Vanvalkenburg is fighting the takedown attempt but St Christopher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vanvalkenburg had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. St Christopher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vanvalkenburg Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take St Christopher's back instead.
Vanvalkenburg looks gassed!
St Christopher is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher showing good submission defense here.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to stick to St Christopher's back but St Christopher is turning into Vanvalkenburg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vanvalkenburg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by St Christopher.
St Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanvalkenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Christopher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vanvalkenburg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Christopher controls from within his opponent's guard.
St Christopher looking to sit in guard and control but Vanvalkenburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St Christopher is trying to control the position but Vanvalkenburg postures up.
Vanvalkenburg trying to control but St Christopher is working from the bottom.
St Christopher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanvalkenburg has his takedown stuffed
and St Christopher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calvin St Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg keeping moving, preventing St Christopher from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanvalkenburg wants to sweep here but St Christopher controlling him for the moment.
St Christopher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanvalkenburg keeping full guard, as St Christopher tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin St Christopher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Christopher moves into the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Christopher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
St Christopher is trying to drag Vanvalkenburg to the mat but Vanvalkenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
St Christopher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanvalkenburg's elbow.
Vanvalkenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. St Christopher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Calvin St Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Christopher is pushing Vanvalkenburg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vanvalkenburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Christopher prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanvalkenburg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanvalkenburg is breathing heavily.
Vanvalkenburg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St Christopher lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher lands with a left to the head.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to drag St Christopher to the mat but St Christopher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
St Christopher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, St Christopher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanvalkenburg tries to pull guard but St Christopher holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanvalkenburg drops back down to his feet.
St Christopher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vanvalkenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but St Christopher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
St Christopher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Christopher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from St Christopher fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
St Christopher has Vanvalkenburg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. St Christopher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vanvalkenburg tumbling to the mat - St Christopher dives into Vanvalkenburg's guard.
St Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanvalkenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanvalkenburg, not yet.
St Christopher is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanvalkenburg has wrist control.
Vanvalkenburg keeping moving, preventing St Christopher from controlling successfully.
Vanvalkenburg keeping full guard, as St Christopher tries to pass.
Vanvalkenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Christopher scoring with some ground and pound.
St Christopher forces his way into half guard.
Vanvalkenburg gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vanvalkenburg is looking for a triangle but St Christopher pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Christopher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vanvalkenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanvalkenburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Christopher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Christopher scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
St Christopher slips nicely into half guard.
St Christopher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Christopher is pressing down on Vanvalkenburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanvalkenburg is holding on for now.
St Christopher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanvalkenburg looks like he's trying to stand up.
St Christopher throwing shots but Vanvalkenburg is blocking nicely.
Vanvalkenburg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
St Christopher is pressing down on Vanvalkenburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanvalkenburg is holding on for now.
St Christopher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vanvalkenburg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin St Christopher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vanvalkenburg with a poor takedown
and St Christopher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vanvalkenburg's guard.
St Christopher passes Vanvalkenburg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St Christopher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin St Christopher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Christopher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanvalkenburg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanvalkenburg trying to control from the bottom.
Vanvalkenburg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanvalkenburg is looking to control St Christopher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanvalkenburg avoid being mounted?
St Christopher is keen to just control but Vanvalkenburg is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher wants to pass to mount but Vanvalkenburg is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Christopher feints and as Vanvalkenburg raises his hands in defense, St Christopher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vanvalkenburg wants to improve his position but instead St Christopher has moved into half guard.
Vanvalkenburg tries to roll over but St Christopher keeps him under control.
St Christopher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vanvalkenburg is refusing to be controlled, as St Christopher sits in half guard.
St Christopher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg wants to control but St Christopher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vanvalkenburg moves into full guard.
St Christopher scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Christopher is posturing up here but Vanvalkenburg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! St Christopher tries to roll out but it's too tight and St Christopher has to tap! Slick submission there by Vanvalkenburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Vanvalkenburg!
Lance Vanvalkenburg is the new middleweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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