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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmVndzNIkI as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Cruz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis postures up.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davis stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Davis!
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Davis scoring with strikes.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davis is controlling Cruz's trapped leg to prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
Davis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cruz manages to pass to mount!
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Davis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to take Davis's back but he can't do it this time.
Davis tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cruz goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis.
Cruz looks gassed!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
It looks like Davis is going to stand back up.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Davis controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Davis passes to full mount!
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Davis landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
Davis looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Davis scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
Davis with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Davis is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis blocks the strikes from Cruz.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis lands a nice forearm strike.
Davis stands up and beckons Cruz to his feet.
Davis shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnny Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis 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.
Cruz has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis content just to control the position here.
Davis with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis breaks from Cruz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Davis is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis working Cruz over with strikes.
Davis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Davis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Davis dominated that second round.
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!
Davis catches Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cruz's guard now.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cruz!
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Davis in his half guard.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
Davis controlling the action here.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Davis content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Davis working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Martin Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amadeus Astra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald throws a right hand that Astra ducks under and follows up with a left that Astra also avoids with ease.
Astra moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Astra pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Astra has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Astra keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Astra pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Astra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astra fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astra throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Astra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Astra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astra fails to land the takedown.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Ronald McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Astra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Astra has a takedown stuffed.
Astra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronald McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astra swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Astra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Astra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astra gets a takedown into half guard.
Astra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Astra uses his free foot to push down on McDonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDonald.
Astra lands a big elbow.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Astra lands a nice shot to the head.
McDonald tries to hold on but Astra pushes him away.
Astra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Astra lands a big elbow.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Astra has a good base and remains in mount.
Astra trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Astra is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Astra scoring with strikes but McDonald is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Astra.
Astra tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Astra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McDonald's face.
Astra landing punches.
Astra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDonald throwing hammer fists to the chest of Astra. What's that going to do exactly?
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Astra 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.
Astra cracks McDonald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Astra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Astra looking to finish McDonald with some ground and pound. This is bad for McDonald!
Astra with good strikes from the mount here!
Astra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Astra dominating with strikes here.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra with good strikes from the mount here!
Astra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Astra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Astra with shots to the head and body - McDonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDonald wants to control but Astra is having none of it.
Astra breaks from McDonald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Astra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Astra.
McDonald flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McDonald wants to hold on but Astra pushes him away.
Astra looking to finish McDonald with some ground and pound. This is bad for McDonald!
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Astra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McDonald throwing hammer fists to the chest of Astra. What's that going to do exactly?
Astra landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra lands a big elbow.
Astra scoring with strikes but McDonald is staying in there.
Astra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Astra with a couple of short strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Astra cracks McDonald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Astra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Astra lands a big elbow.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Astra is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Astra.
Astra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Astra passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Astra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Astra shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Astra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Astra circles away.
Astra shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Astra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.
Astra looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Astra moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but Astra is having none of it.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astra tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Astra circles away.
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.
Astra lands a jab.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Astra keeps it at a distance.
Astra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Astra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Astra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amadeus Astra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Astra looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronald McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shamrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rockstar. Eric Mccaughan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Mccaughan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock rushes Mccaughan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccaughan.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mccaughan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shamrock regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccaughan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mccaughan preventing the sweep.
Shamrock looking for a guillotine here but Mccaughan defends easily.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Mccaughan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccaughan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccaughan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mccaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccaughan wanted to stand there but Shamrock had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mccaughan fails with the takedown.
Mccaughan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mccaughan throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Mccaughan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mccaughan misses with a wild combination.
Mccaughan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
Mark Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mccaughan.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock has Mccaughan pushed against the cage.
Mccaughan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccaughan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mccaughan looks gassed!
Shamrock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccaughan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccaughan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shamrock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shamrock working for a triangle but Mccaughan defends it easily.
Mccaughan with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mccaughan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mccaughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mccaughan landing some decent shots from guard.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Mccaughan from controlling successfully.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mccaughan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mccaughan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mccaughan seems to have locked his on tight now - Shamrock screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mccaughan, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eric Mccaughan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergeant Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Scott!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peppers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peppers throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Mark Scott has been cut.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peppers.
Scott throws a body punch but Peppers moves out of range.
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peppers looking to slow down the pace here.
Peppers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peppers looking to stall.
Scott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
Peppers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peppers fails to pull guard.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peppers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergeant Peppers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands a shot to the body.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peppers.
Peppers throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peppers gets the takedown into side control.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott sneaks back into half guard.
Peppers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peppers is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott missing with punches from the bottom.
Peppers is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peppers stalling.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Peppers is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peppers misses with a hook to the body
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Peppers as he connects with a hook.
Peppers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Sergeant Peppers has been cut.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peppers thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Scott.
Peppers lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott punishes Peppers's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Peppers ducks down to avoid it.
Peppers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Peppers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peppers is breathing heavily.
Peppers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a jab.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Peppers scores with a jab.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Peppers looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Peppers looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peppers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scott throws a good cross that connects.
Peppers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Peppers in a clinch.
Scott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peppers backwards.
Peppers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peppers misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scott dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scott tries to clinch there but Peppers circles away.
Peppers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Sergeant Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
Scott moves forwards but Peppers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peppers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scott counters with a nice body shot.
Peppers throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Peppers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peppers connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Scott. That snapped Peppers's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers with a nice cross.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott moves out of range as Peppers strikes.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Peppers.
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peppers looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peppers.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Peppers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peppers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peppers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott throws out a powerful jab.
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott controlling the pace.
Peppers is looking to improve his position.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Peppers has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peppers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Peppers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peppers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Peppers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Peppers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peppers is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Peppers 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.
Scott will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Scott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peppers 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Peppers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Scott Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Peppers's back instead.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scott controlling the positon.
Peppers is in bad spot here.
Peppers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scott.
Scott has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Scott is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peppers is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Peppers connects with a crisp jab.
Peppers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peppers throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peppers misses with a jab to the body
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peppers misses with a straight left.
Scott feints and as Peppers raises his hands in defense, Scott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Peppers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peppers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peppers wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Peppers slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peppers is working away from the top position though.
Peppers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Peppers sits in half guard.
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.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peppers wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peppers scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Peppers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Peppers coming out on top.
That has opened up Mark Scott's cut even more.
Scott cracks Peppers with a good jab.
Peppers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peppers connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Peppers.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peppers wants to control the position but Scott says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers wants to get back to full guard.
Peppers trying to control from the bottom.
Scott wants to control but Peppers is keeping him busy.
Peppers trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peppers cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mark Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peppers takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Peppers throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sergeant Peppers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peppers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peppers.
Mark Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Scott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scott.
Scott gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeant Peppers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Scott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Era-Enea Vollare Mezzo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dana Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kennedy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Kennedy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kennedy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Kennedy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Kennedy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kennedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kennedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kennedy has an Americana. Gracie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kennedy is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kennedy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grant Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sky Might Fall. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Jackon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap is looking to slow Jackon down with leg kicks.
Jackon shoots in for a double leg but Strap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackon shoots in and bounces Strap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackon prevents Strap from getting back to his feet.
Jackon is looking to work some ground and pound but Strap has wrist control.
Jackon looking to pass the guard.
Jackon throws a strike but Strap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Strap stands up from Jackon's guard - Strap perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab-cross combination lands for Strap and sends Jackon crashing to the mat! Strap follows him down to the mat - Jackon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Tyson Jackon has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jackon works to full guard.
Jackon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strap tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackon is retaining full guard.
Jackon controlling Strap's posture.
Strap wanted to stand there but Jackon had control of the position.
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.
Jackon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackon is breathing heavily.
Jackon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackon keeping moving, preventing Strap from controlling successfully.
Jackon has his foot on Strap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strap works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap stopping the sweep attempt from Jackon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strap wants to get up but he can't break Jackon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strap controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackon has a closed guard, preventing Strap from standing up.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strap scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackon scores with a takedown into Strap's guard.
Jackon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackon has Strap in his guard.
Strap sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strap preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Jackon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strap forces Jackon back against the cage and clinches.
Jackon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strap just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Strap.
Jackon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson Jackon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strap throws a sloppy head kick and Jackon moves out of range easily.
Jackon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackon, pushing him back against the cage.
Strap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strap scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strap takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strap forces Jackon back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Strap.
Strap lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Strap avoiding damage.
Strap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Strap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackon is looking to improve his position.
Strap is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackon is trying is best to control the position here.
Strap trying to pass the guard but Jackon defending well.
Jackon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strap trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strap has passed into side control.
Strap decides to stand back up.
Strap moves in looking to clinch but Jackon pushes him off.
Jackon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strap circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackon swats away the attempt to clinch by Strap.
Strap fails to land the takedown.
Jacque Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackon looks for the body kick but Strap saw that one coming.
Strap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackon, pushing him back against the cage.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strap dodges the punch combination from Jackon.
Strap clinches up with Jackon and pushes him back against the cage.
Strap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackon or not.
Jackon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strap clinches.
Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackon stuffs the takedown.
Strap tries to land a leg kick but Jackon saw it coming and moves away.
Jackon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strap moves out of range as Jackon strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackon tries to roll over but Strap keeps him under control.
Strap tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackon.
Jackon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Jackon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackon 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.
Jackon trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strap looking for a sweep. Not yet Strap, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackon's sensitive parts.
Jackon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Strap blocks the leg kick.
Strap looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strap throws a head kick but Jackon moves out of range.
Tyson Jackon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Jackon.
Jacque Strap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strap clinches up with Jackon and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strap lands a body shot.
Strap scores a nice knee to the body.
Strap is pushing Jackon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackon tries to pull guard but Strap won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strap is working Jackon over against the cage.
Strap ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strap no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackon wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap is trying to control the position but Jackon postures up.
Jackon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strap keeping moving, preventing Jackon from controlling successfully.
Jacque Strap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackon wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strap throws a head kick but Jackon moves out of range.
Jackon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strap's guard.
Jackon trying to move into half guard but instead Strap has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackon looking for subs off his back but Strap has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackon has his hands clasped together around Strap's back. He's all about the action.
Jackon trying to hold on to Strap's head to control him but Strap postures up.
Jackon actively working from the bottom here.
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 Tyson Jackon.
I think Strap 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Strap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ehmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes to the cage accompanied by Paska - Oh Shit. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ehmann's choice of entrance music: Muse- Knights of Cydonia. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Ehmann!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leukakoukku shoots in but no luck this time.
Leukakoukku closes the distance and clinches up with Ehmann, looking for a takedown. Leukakoukku pushes Ehmann against the cage but Ehmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leukakoukku shoots in but Ehmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Leukakoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Ehmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leukakoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehmann.
Leukakoukku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ehmann sprawls well initially but Leukakoukku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ehmann wants to get back to his feet.
Ehmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku is trying to work for a kimura but Ehmann is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehmann is trying to stand up here but Leukakoukku is controlling him well.
Leukakoukku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leukakoukku is looking to advance position but Ehmann won't allow it.
Leukakoukku 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! Ehmann is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kari Leukakoukku!
Kari Leukakoukku is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Time 4 Sum Aksion. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Bo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo is looking to score with low kicks.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bo.
White gets the takedown into side control.
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White swings around for an armbar but Bo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
Bo thows a big elbow that misses.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White has his foot on Bo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bo works his way back into a safe position though.
White has an active guard here but Bo has managed to pass into half guard.
Bo working White over with strikes.
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.
Bo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White is looking to get back to full guard here but Bo has managed to pass to side control instead.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bo with a couple of short strikes.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
White gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White strikes from the bottom but Bo uses the opportunity to move to side control.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Bo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bo working away.
Bo cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bo scoring with punches and elbows.
Bo misses with the ground and pound.
Bo is chipping away with strikes.
White is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White is looking to reverse the position.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bo off and has taken his back!
White is trying to stick to Bo's back but Bo is turning into White. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bo.
Bo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Bo distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bo drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Bo off! Bo jumps back into White's guard.
White working a defensive guard but Bo manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bo missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract White.
Bo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bo is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Bo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bo scores with a hook.
White is rocked!
White slips a jab from Bo.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Bo.
White slips under a jab from Bo.
Bo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. White is looking to close the distance but Bo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! White crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope White is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jim Bo!
Jim Bo is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sans Pression - L'étage Subterrain. Bukharin has chosen "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Vernon Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukharin throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Bukharin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bukharin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukharin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Decent striking displayed by Bukharin there.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukharin throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks to land a combination but Bukharin avoids it well.
Bukharin lands with a cross.
Dmitriy Bukharin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukharin misses with a straight right.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bukharin misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Bukharin misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bukharin misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Bukharin throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Bukharin misses.
Bukharin throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones staying out of range there.
Bukharin misses the jab.
Bukharin cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukharin.
Bukharin lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukharin misses the target.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Bukharin, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Bukharin against the cage but Bukharin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukharin misses with a straight right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukharin lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Bukharin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Bukharin thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Jones misses.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukharin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukharin throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Bukharin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukharin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bukharin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bukharin.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Bukharin counters with a left to the body.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Bukharin looking to control.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukharin wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukharin working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Bukharin can't do much from the bottom here.
Bukharin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Bukharin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bukharin can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is staying tight to Bukharin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bukharin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bukharin throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Bukharin looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Bukharin with a nice cross.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Bukharin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukharin throws out the jab.
Bukharin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukharin.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Bukharin misses with a body shot.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Bukharin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jones.
Bukharin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dmitriy Bukharin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Bukharin misses.
Jones slips a jab from Bukharin.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Bukharin throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Bukharin misses with a few strikes there.
Bukharin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukharin misses with a jab to the body
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bukharin's guard.
Bukharin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bukharin is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Bukharin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukharin, not yet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bukharin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to Bukharin's body and controls the position.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bukharin is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukharin wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Bukharin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bukharin misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Bukharin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukharin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukharin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Bukharin.
A big right from Bukharin misses.
Jones throws a low kick but Bukharin avoids it.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bukharin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bukharin misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukharin misses the target.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukharin throws out the jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukharin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Bukharin misses with a body shot.
Bukharin misses with a straight right.
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.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bukharin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dmitriy Bukharin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bukharin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Dmitriy Bukharin has been cut.
Bukharin misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Bukharin tries to improve position but can't.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Bukharin get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bukharin trying to control here.
Bukharin is breathing heavily.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bukharin'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.
Jones slips under a jab from Bukharin.
Bukharin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones slips under a jab from Bukharin.
Bukharin misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Bukharin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bukharin!
Bukharin is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bukharin gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukharin wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Bukharin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukharin fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Bukharin misses.
Jones scores with a one two! Bukharin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones takes a swing at Bukharin's ribcage but misses.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bukharin lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Bukharin misses with a looping left.
Bukharin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Bukharin does no damage.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bukharin is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Bukharin pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukharin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bukharin misses.
A slow jab from Bukharin misses its intended target.
Bukharin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukharin.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bukharin lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones scores with the left hand. Bukharin knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Bukharin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bukharin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukharin misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukharin misses the target.
Bukharin throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Bukharin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukharin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Bukharin.
Bukharin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukharin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones looks to land a combination but Bukharin avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Bukharin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukharin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bukharin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bukharin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones shoots in but Bukharin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bukharin misses the jab.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukharin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a body shot.
Bukharin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukharin.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Bukharin has wrist control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Bukharin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Bukharin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Bukharin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Bukharin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bukharin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukharin lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukharin misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukharin misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Bukharin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukharin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bukharin throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Bukharin backs away looking to recover.
Bukharin works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bukharin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bukharin lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Bukharin coming out on top.
Bukharin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bukharin wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bukharin wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bukharin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Bukharin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones tries to roll over but Bukharin keeps him under control.
Bukharin uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukharin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Bukharin's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Jones had his way with Dmitriy Bukharin in that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bukharin's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukharin.
Bukharin misses with a body shot.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bukharin slips the punch.
Bukharin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bukharin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukharin misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukharin throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Bukharin checks the leg kick.
Bukharin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
A jab from Bukharin finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab from Bukharin.
Bukharin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Bukharin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bukharin throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bukharin swivels and escapes.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bukharin.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bukharin.
Bukharin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bukharin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bukharin!
Bukharin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bukharin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones working over Bukharin with some ground and pound. Bukharin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Bukharin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bukharin.
Bukharin is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Bukharin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bukharin gets back to half guard.
Bukharin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bukharin wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Bukharin controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukharin seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Bukharin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukharin, not yet.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bukharin's head.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukharin punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vernon Jones!
Vernon Jones retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalas comes to the cage accompanied by I Abstain, Converge. Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Jungle. This should be fireworks!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Kalas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalas trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Kalas's hands, connecting with Kalas's forehead.
Kalas is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz working over Kalas with some ground and pound. Kalas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Kalas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is thwarting Kalas's attempts to control the position.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kalas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalas tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Kalas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalas is not content to let Cruz control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz covering up well under a series of strikes from Kalas.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalas is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kalas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalas looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalas landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Kalas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Kalas maintains control.
Kalas wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Kalas prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kalas looking to finish with strikes here!
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.
BOOM! Kalas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kalas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kalas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kalas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cruz tries to hold on but Kalas pushes him away.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalas thowing shots but they're missing.
Kalas controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kale Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kalas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalas pinned against the cage. Kalas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalas tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalas moves into the clinch.
Kalas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harry Kalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Cruz.
The referee calls for Kalas to work.
Kalas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalas misses with a knee strike.
Kalas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cruz avoiding damage as Kalas throws knees to the body.
Kalas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kalas prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalas.
Kalas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Kalas.
Kalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalas lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Kalas lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Harry Kalas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalas tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalas darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kalas.
Kalas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Kalas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalas prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalas landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kalas scores with a knee to the head.
Cruz is trying to drag Kalas to the mat but Kalas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz avoiding damage as Kalas throws knees to the body.
Kalas is looking to control Cruz's arms but Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalas has his back to the cage.
Kalas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Kalas.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Kalas, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Kalas against the cage but Kalas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalas throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalas's waist but Kalas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Kalas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalas which made him look bad.
Kalas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalas wants to clinch.
Kalas tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz shoots in but Kalas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalas has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalas with a knee to the head.
Kalas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Kalas misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Kalas landing knees to the body.
Kalas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kalas. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Kalas tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz 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.
Kalas has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz won't allow Kalas to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalas is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalas connects with a high kick.
Kalas tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Kalas tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Kalas closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Kalas keeps moving.
Kalas working a defensive guard but Cruz passes into half guard.
Kalas is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalas gets full guard.
Kalas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kalas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kalas trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Kalas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalas looking to finish with strikes here!
Cruz wants to hold on but Kalas pushes him away.
Kalas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cruz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kalas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz wants to control but Kalas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalas prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Kalas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kalas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Kalas trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cruz trying to hold on to Kalas's head to control him but Kalas postures up.
Kale Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz is pressing down on Kalas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalas is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cruz. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalas swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz looks for a takedown but Kalas sprawls well.
Kalas scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
Kalas cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalas lands a knee to the body.
Kalas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Kalas lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Kalas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harry Kalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Cruz.
Kalas landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kalas.
Kalas throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalas trying to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cruz's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Kalas manages to get underhooks.
Kalas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Kalas.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Kalas sprawls well.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalas.
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz is looking to stall here but Kalas recovers full guard.
Kalas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Kalas is looking to stand back up but Cruz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kalas.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Kalas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz stalling away here and it's allowed Kalas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kalas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalas manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalas, not yet.
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Kalas keeps moving.
Kalas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalas had his way with Kale Cruz in that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kalas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kalas is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalas won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Kalas tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Kalas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cruz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalas keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalas trying to strike off his back.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Kalas has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalas missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalas tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Kalas moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Nice body kick from Kalas.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kalas shows good takedown defense.
Kalas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Kalas lands a knee to the head.
Kalas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Kalas trying to land knees to the body.
Kalas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalas wants to clinch.
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalas looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Kalas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cruz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cruz!
Cruz pushing down on Kalas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz moves into full mount! Kalas won't be happy about that!
Kalas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cruz. What's that going to do exactly?
Kalas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kalas wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Cruz!
Kale Cruz is the new lightweight champion!
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