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EWB XXIII: Winter Warfare 2009 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between murray mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Subatoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Subatoi's choice of entrance music: Like A Surgeon By Weird Al Yankovic. murray mintz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, murray mintz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Subatoi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mintz tries to clinch there but Subatoi circles away.
Subatoi checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from mintz.
mintz throws a head kick but Subatoi moves out of range.
Subatoi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mintz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Subatoi tries to clinch but mintz moves out of range.
Subatoi works over mintz's head and body with a nice combination.
Subatoi wants to land a leg kick but mintz is out of range.
mintz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Subatoi moves in looking to clinch but mintz pushes him off.
mintz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Subatoi looks for a takedown but mintz sprawls well.
Subatoi shoots for a double leg takedown but mintz sprawls well. He's pushed Subatoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
murray mintz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Subatoi.
mintz throws a combination. Subatoi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Julian Subatoi has been cut.
Subatoi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Subatoi blocks a head kick by mintz.
mintz digs a good body shot into Subatoi's ribs.
Subatoi looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mintz has managed to clinch.
mintz is looking to break free of the clinch but Subatoi has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subatoi wants a takedown.
mintz breaks from the clinch.
mintz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
mintz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Subatoi avoids the head kick by mintz.
mintz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Subatoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to de liver by mintz. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from mintz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Subatoi tries to keep at a distance but mintz has taken the fight into the clinch.
mintz breaks the clinch.
Subatoi blocks a head kick by mintz.
mintz scores with a head kick.
Subatoi avoids the head kick by mintz.
mintz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Subatoi is trying desperately to land a takedown but mintz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Subatoi.
Subatoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
mintz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mintz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mintz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by mintz. That's going to slow Subatoi down.
Subatoi avoids the head kick by mintz.
mintz lands with a thumping leg kick.
mintz misses with a head kick.
mintz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Subatoi blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by mintz.
mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Subatoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
mintz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
mintz lands a nice shot to the body.
mintz is looking to clinch.
Subatoi shoots in looking for a takedown. mintz tries to sprawl out of it but Subatoi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mintz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mintz tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from mintz.
Julian Subatoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mintz throws a sloppy head kick and Subatoi moves out of range easily.
mintz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Subatoi tries to clinch but mintz is having none of it.
mintz is looking to land body kicks.
mintz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Subatoi. That did some damage!
mintz connects with a high kick.
Subatoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
mintz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mintz drives through and clinches with Subatoi against the cage.
mintz breaks from the clinch.
mintz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
mintz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Subatoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
mintz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subatoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before mintz can pounce on him.
mintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from mintz.
Subatoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Subatoi wants to clinch up but mintz keeps it at a distance.
mintz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Subatoi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mintz throws a sloppy head kick and Subatoi moves out of range easily.
mintz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
mintz scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from mintz.
Subatoi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
mintz throws a nice head kick!
mintz wants to clinch up but Subatoi keeps it at a distance.
Subatoi has a takedown stuffed.
Subatoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mintz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
murray mintz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Subatoi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Subatoi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mintz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
mintz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subatoi can do to turn this around?
mintz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
mintz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
mintz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Subatoi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from mintz.
mintz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Subatoi swats away the attempt to clinch by mintz.
Subatoi thows a leg kick but mintz checks it
and mintz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Subatoi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
mintz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
mintz tries to land a front kick but Subatoi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
mintz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Subatoi shoots in looking for a takedown. mintz tries to sprawl out of it but Subatoi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mintz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mintz cracks Subatoi with an open hand slap.
Subatoi is breathing heavily.
Subatoi avoids the head kick by mintz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mintz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from mintz. Subatoi shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by mintz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
mintz scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by mintz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by mintz.
mintz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
mintz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
mintz throws a head kick but Subatoi moves out of range.
mintz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
mintz scores with a head kick.
Subatoi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
mintz misses with a two punch combination.
Subatoi is still on wobbly legs! Can mintz finish him?
mintz lands a brutal head kick. Subatoi looks out on his feet and mintz throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). murray mintz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avivee Glazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Steamboat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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202 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avivee Glazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glazer wants to clinch up but Steamboat keeps it at a distance.
Glazer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Glazer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avivee Glazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Glazer as Steamboat shoots in.
Steamboat throws a nice looking combination but Glazer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steamboat swats away the attempt to clinch by Glazer.
Steamboat lands a front kick.
Steamboat misses with a low kick.
Glazer wants to clinch up but Steamboat keeps it at a distance.
Steamboat tries a head kick but it misses.
Glazer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steamboat counters with a series of strikes that sends Glazer to the canvas! Steamboat follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Glazer is keeping the position.
Glazer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steamboat's guard.
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but Glazer pushes his legs off easily.
Steamboat looks gassed!
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.
Glazer won't allow Steamboat to sweep him here.
Steamboat uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Glazer wants to clinch but Steamboat slips to the side
so Steamboat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steamboat wants to control from the top but Glazer keeps moving.
Glazer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steamboat manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat has a closed guard, preventing Glazer from standing up.
Steamboat working for a triangle but Glazer defends it easily.
Glazer connects with a couple of short punches.
Glazer lands a couple of digs.
Glazer prevents Steamboat from getting back to his feet.
Glazer stands up over Steamboat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steamboat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glazer advances to half guard.
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glazer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steamboat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep. Glazer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glazer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Glazer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steamboat kicks off Glazer and gets to his feet.
Glazer lands with a nice combination. Steamboat backs away looking to recover.
Glazer tries to clinch up
and Steamboat counters with a takedown into side control.
Steamboat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Glazer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steamboat's guard! Nice work there by Glazer!
Steamboat controls Glazer momentarily but Glazer frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glazer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steamboat's guard.
Glazer trying to control the action but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Steamboat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glazer.
Glazer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steamboat defending well though.
Glazer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glazer scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steamboat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Steamboat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Glazer has his takedown stuffed
and Steamboat counters with a takedown into side control.
Steamboat taking a breather here.
Steamboat has hold of Glazer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Glazer seems comfortable defending it but Steamboat has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Glazer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Glazer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Steamboat couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Steamboat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serguei Shirokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gino Carr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serguei Shirokov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carr.
Shirokov misses with the combination.
Carr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shirokov tries to avoid it but Carr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shirokov to the ground. Shirokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shirokov throws a right and a left that Carr avoids nicely.
A combination from Shirokov does no damage.
Shirokov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shirokov misses with the combination.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shirokov misses with a few strikes there.
Carr shoots in but Shirokov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirokov throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Shirokov. That snapped Carr's head back.
Shirokov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shirokov duly obliges.
Carr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shirokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Carr dodges the punch combination from Shirokov.
Shirokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shirokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirokov trying to control but Carr is having none of it.
Shirokov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carr because Shirokov loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr working to try and regain half guard.
Shirokov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shirokov looking to ground and pound but Carr is blocking nicely.
Shirokov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirokov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov throws some wild stikes that Carr manages to avoid easily.
Shirokov looking to finish with strikes here!
Shirokov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Shirokov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shirokov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shirokov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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.
Shirokov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shirokov trying to control but Carr is having none of it.
Carr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shirokov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shirokov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serguei Shirokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shirokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Carr tries to clinch there but Shirokov circles away.
Carr dodges the punch combination from Shirokov.
Shirokov stuffs the takedown.
Shirokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shirokov shoots in and drives through. Carr sprawls well.
Shirokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shirokov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carr tries to clinch but Shirokov is having none of it.
Shirokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carr swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Shirokov as Carr shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shirokov scores with a jab. Carr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirokov throws a series of punches but Carr avoids them all with ease.
Shirokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carr tries to clinch but Shirokov moves out of range.
Shirokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shirokov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shirokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shirokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carr swivels and escapes.
Gino Carr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serguei Shirokov.
Shirokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shirokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serguei Shirokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shirokov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Shirokov misses.
Shirokov looks to land a combination but Carr avoids it well.
Shirokov throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shirokov.
Shirokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shirokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shirokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shirokov looks to land a combination. Carr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carr shoots in for a double leg but Shirokov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shirokov misses with the combination.
Shirokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gino Carr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shirokov throws a combination. Carr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shirokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov looks to land a combination but Carr avoids it well.
Carr throws a nice looking combination but Shirokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shirokov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shirokov tries to bum rush Carr with a series of wild strikes but Carr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirokov misses with a double jab.
Shirokov throws a right and a left that Carr avoids nicely.
Shirokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Shirokov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carr counters with a shoot takedown. Shirokov fights it but they end up in guard.
Carr wanted to stand there but Shirokov had control of the position.
Shirokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirokov, not yet.
Carr trying to control but Shirokov is working from the bottom.
Shirokov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carr is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirokov has control of Carr's left arm, preventing Carr from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serguei Shirokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shirokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Carr shoots in looking for a takedown. Shirokov tries to sprawl out of it but Carr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shirokov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carr stuffs the takedown.
Shirokov misses with a combination
and Carr counters by clinching up.
Shirokov pushes Carr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shirokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carr has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shirokov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shirokov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carr trying to land knees to the body.
Shirokov taking a breather.
Shirokov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Shirokov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shirokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carr.
Stalling in the clinch from Shirokov.
Shirokov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shirokov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shirokov has Carr pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Serguei Shirokov.
Shirokov misses with a wild combination.
Shirokov scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Shirokov misses.
Shirokov misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shirokov tries to bum rush Carr with a series of wild strikes but Carr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carr gets caught flat footed, as Shirokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shirokov stays in close to Carr's body and controls the position.
Carr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shirokov 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.
Gino Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shirokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shirokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carr keeping moving, preventing Shirokov from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shirokov misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serguei Shirokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shirokov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serguei Shirokov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Zezel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolando Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zezel.
Look low, kick high! Zezel uses the oldest trick in the book to send Silva tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Zezel is absolutely delighted - when Silva wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Zezel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Perry!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry misses with a head kick.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perry to the mat! Perry manages to get full guard.
Perry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf kicks Perry off and gets to his feet.
Perry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Perry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolf off and has taken his back!
Perry trying to control.
Perry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wolf has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Perry looks gassed!
Wolf tries to break free.
Wolf breaks Perry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wolf trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perry pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolf decides to pull guard.
Wolf striking off his back but it's not causing Perry any problems.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there.
Wolf controls Perry momentarily but Perry frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry preventing the sweep.
Perry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolf lands some shots froms side control.
Perry is looking for a sweep.
Wolf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf decides to stand back up.
Wolf instigates a clinch.
Perry lands a takedown into guard.
Perry wants to stand but Wolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wolf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf rushes Perry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perry tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wolf avoids the elbow strike from Perry, against the cage.
Wolf goes for a takedown attempt but Perry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perry's guard.
Wolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perry is just riding it out for now. Wolf eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Perry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Wolf trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry wants to clinch
and Wolf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolf jumps guard but Perry stands there with Wolf around his waist. Wolf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Perry won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Perry.
Perry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perry throws an elbow that misses.
Perry taking a breather.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wolf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perry tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Wolf goes for a takedown attempt but Perry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perry's guard.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Wolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perry tries to clinch
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry is working an open guard so Wolf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wolf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wolf passes into side control, despite Perry's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wolf dominated that second round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wolf drives through and clinches with Perry against the cage.
Perry is trying to drag Wolf to the mat but Wolf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolf can't get the takedown.
Perry is trying to stall.
Wolf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Perry regains guard immediately.
Wolf thows a big elbow that misses.
Perry wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Wolf drops back looking for a leg! Perry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perry manages to kick Wolf off! Wolf jumps back into Perry's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf pushing down on Perry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perry sees it coming and defends easily.
Perry is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Perry actively working from the bottom here.
Perry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Perry working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perry looking for submissions off his back.
Adam Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolf seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Perry is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Perry is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reece Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perry is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Perry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf is taking a breather. Perry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wolf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Plude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Fernando Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Plude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plude looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Plude.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.
Plude throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonzalez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Plude.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Plude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plude is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Plude keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez won't allow Plude to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Plude.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Plude circles away and keeps his distance.
Plude tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Plude slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plude sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Plude avoids them all with ease.
Plude lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez cracks Plude with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plude throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Plude moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Plude takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.
Plude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Plude avoids it well.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Plude's head but Plude sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plude regains half guard.
Plude tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez lands with a punch from half guard.
Plude blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plude works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plude wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Plude is breathing heavily.
Plude keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Plude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzalez is fighting to break Plude's control of his arms but Plude is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzalez stops Plude from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Plude ducks under and follows up with a left that Plude also avoids with ease.
Plude throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Plude throws a head kick that misses.
Plude shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Plude sprawls well.
Daniel Plude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Fernando Gonzalez.
Plude closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Plude pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plude looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gonzalez scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonzalez is landing with some decent strikes but Plude is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonzalez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonzalez with good strikes from the mount here!
Plude bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gonzalez striking off his back but it's not causing Plude any problems.
Gonzalez pulls Plude in to control the position.
Plude stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looking to control.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plude!
Plude is bucking up trying to escape but Gonzalez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Plude is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plude is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonzalez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzalez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Plude taking shots to the head.
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonzalez with the ground and pound from mount.
Plude keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez cracks Plude with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Plude looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzalez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez raining down shots from the mount!
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
Plude is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
Plude's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gonzalez looking to finish Plude with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plude!
Plude keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is landing with some decent strikes but Plude is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Plude is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez unloading with bombs!
Gonzalez prevents Plude from getting the reversal.
Plude seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Plude is squirming around nicely.
Plude tries to hold on but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plude is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez's attempts to control the action.
Plude is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonzalez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Plude to control.
Gonzalez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gonzalez with good strikes from the mount here!
Gonzalez dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plude is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzalez has a good base and remains in mount.
Plude is in a horrible position here. Gonzalez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez trying to control but Plude is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plude is out of range and Gonzalez settles back down.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Plude counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gonzalez won't be happy with that.
Plude in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.
Gonzalez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzalez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Plude kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plude tries to move to mount but Gonzalez blocks the move with his legs.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Plude goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Luiz Fernando Gonzalez has been cut.
Plude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniel Plude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plude fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Plude has managed to clinch.
Plude gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plude looking to stall.
A short right from Plude on the inside.
Plude lands a damaging elbow.
Plude misses with some punches.
Plude manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Plude explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plude throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Plude tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Plude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plude gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plude waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Plude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Plude.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Plude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plude stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Plude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Fernando Gonzalez.
Plude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plude is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Gonzalez wants to control but Plude is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Gonzalez seems content to control.
Plude tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gonzalez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzalez connects with a nice short shot to Plude's temple.
Daniel Plude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plude manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Plude.
I think Gonzalez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Akinfeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Van Ertle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akinfeev comes to the cage accompanied by 50 - Psycho. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Akinfeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabe Van Ertle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinfeev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Gabe Van Ertle has been cut.
Akinfeev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Ertle shoots for a takedown but Akinfeev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akinfeev drops Van Ertle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Van Ertle! Akinfeev dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Roman Akinfeev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Hopp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Emelianenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Hopp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hopp showed some decent athleticism there.
Hopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Hopp wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
Hopp prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Hopp trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Hopp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hopp wants to finish this one by submission but Emelianenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hopp.
Hopp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Emelianenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopp working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopp wants to control but instead Emelianenko manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Emelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko is looking to control Hopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
Hopp is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Hopp has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hopp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hopp wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp manages to get to full guard.
Hopp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Hopp is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hopp with shots to the head and body - Emelianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emelianenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Hopp has taken his back - oops!
Hopp patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopp connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Emelianenko to escape the position.
Emelianenko is in bad spot here.
Hopp is looking to control Emelianenko but Emelianenko is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hopp's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Hopp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopp has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopp wants to hit a switch here but Emelianenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hopp there!
Emelianenko prevents Hopp from getting the reversal.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Hopp to control.
Emelianenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Hopp frees his head quite easily.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Hopp stops Emelianenko from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hopp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hopp trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Hopp has hold of Emelianenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emelianenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hopp lands a big shot there that rocks Emelianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko has his foot on Hopp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopp works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopp postures up.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Hopp wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Hopp content to stall in guard here.
Hopp is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopp is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopp slips a nice elbow through Emelianenko's hands, connecting with Emelianenko's forehead.
Hopp is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Hopp defends it easily.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Hopp from controlling successfully.
Hopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Hopp trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.
Hopp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Hopp drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Hopp off! Hopp jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Hopp 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.
Michael Hopp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Hopp controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopp lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hopp trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Hopp wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Hopp won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hopp dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Hopp circles away easily
and Hopp counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Hopp from controlling successfully.
Hopp looking to pass the guard.
Hopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopp 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.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Hopp controlling him for the moment.
Hopp is looking to advance position but Emelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Emelianenko trying to control but Hopp is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp is trying to escape the mount but Emelianenko keeps good control and instead manages to take Hopp's back.
Hopp tries to escape but Emelianenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hopp breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Hopp from controlling successfully.
Hopp thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Hopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Hopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopp landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp advances position into side control!
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hopp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emelianenko to see if he's OK.
Hopp cracks Emelianenko with a big elbow.
Hopp advances nicely into full mount.
Emelianenko is bucking up trying to escape but Hopp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hopp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emelianenko?
Hopp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Hopp raining down shots from the mount!
Hopp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopp prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Hopp unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopp is working for a guillotine from mount but Emelianenko frees his head quite easily.
Hopp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopp is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hopp looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Hopp's attempts to control the action.
Hopp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hopp clearly takes 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.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Emelianenko's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
Hopp 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.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopp working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hopp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hopp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hopp!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp tries to advance to mount but Emelianenko denies him.
Hopp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hopp works his way into full mount!
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Hopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopp content just to control the position here.
Hopp swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Hopp's guard. A big mistake from Hopp there, giving up the dominant position!
Hopp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Hopp keeps moving.
Hopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emelianenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hopp gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Hopp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Hopp is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael Hopp will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hopp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emelianenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopp preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko is looking to sweep but instead, Hopp has passed into half guard.
Hopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hopp trying to mount his opponent but Emelianenko defends it.
Hopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopp is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hopp controlling the pace.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Hopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Hopp has control of the leg.
Hopp is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Emelianenko is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Hopp!
Michael Hopp retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albright comes into the arena with Rascal Deep Down blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Albright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Albright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Albright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Albright is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to control but Albright is keeping busy.
Albright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews moves into full guard.
Albright trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Albright is proving a slippery customer.
Albright trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albright is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Albright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Albright with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albright blocks a head kick by Andrews.
Andrews rushes Albright and presses him up against the cage.
Albright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Albright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrews circles away.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Albright. Albright gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews throws a head kick but Albright moves out of range.
Albright shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Albright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Albright keeps working.
Albright tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andrews working away.
Albright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Albright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albright is breathing heavily.
Albright trying to control here.
Albright looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Albright tries to clinch but Andrews moves away
and Andrews moves into the clinch.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Albright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Albright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Albright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andrews has closed the distance and engaged Albright in a clinch.
Andrews is trying to stall.
Albright tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Albright tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Albright looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Albright tries for a takedown but Andrews circles away easily
and Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but Albright blocks with his arms.
Andrews with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimmy Albright has been cut.
Albright tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Albright drops back down to his feet.
Andrews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrews lands an elbow that stopped Albright in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andrews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Albright drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews sitting in guard here, content to control.
Albright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Albright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Albright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Albright is keeping the position.
Andrews tries to stand but Albright is controlling from the bottom.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Albright is retaining full guard.
Albright working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
Albright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrews controls the pace.
Andrews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Albright keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews 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.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Albright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albright had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Andrews is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Albright Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Andrews's back instead.
Andrews just trying to survive but Albright is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Albright is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Andrews up.
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.
Albright lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andrews hold on?!
Andrews trying to control but not successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Andrews just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Albright looking to control.
Albright is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
Albright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albright controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Albright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Albright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andrews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Albright successfully pulls guard.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews trying to control but Albright is working from the bottom.
Andrews is posturing up here but Albright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Andrews tries to roll out but it's too tight and Andrews has to tap! Slick submission there by Albright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Albright!
Jimmy Albright retains his lightweight title!
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